Job Description:

Mars Inc. is undergoing a global transformation program to implement standardized, best-practice processes and systems across its Enterprise and Segment divisions. The Operational BI Lead plays a critical role in this transformation, representing the Shared Template team in defining and deploying world-class reporting and analytics solutions across SAP S/4, Edge systems, and Mars' digital data environments.

This role is accountable for designing and delivering a cohesive end-to-end reporting and analytics strategy, in close collaboration with global process owners, business subject matter experts, GDO teams, and technology partners. The Operational BI Lead ensures consistency, reliability, and scalability of reporting solutions, supporting Mars' goals of standardization, digitization, and simplification. This leader will also guide a team of reporting and analytics analysts through global solution deployment and stabilization efforts.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant business or technology discipline OR 8+ years of experience in reporting, analytics, or a related functional area

5+ years’ experience in Mars reporting and analytics environments (SAP BW, Power BI, Azure Data Lake)

Proven experience with SAP S/4 or ECC data models and enterprise reporting architecture

Demonstrated success in large-scale transformation or ERP implementation projects

Ability to analyze complex datasets and create actionable insights using tools such as Excel PivotTables and Power BI

Experience with data quality, cleansing, and data governance

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to cross-functional stakeholders

Proven capability to lead cross-team collaboration and drive problem-solving initiatives

Nice-to-haves:

Familiarity with Mars systems and internal reporting standards

Experience managing or partnering with third-party System Integrators

What will be your key responsibilities?

Serve as the global expert on Mars reporting and analytics solutions, aligning with ERP, Edge, and digital systems

Define the global Shared Template reporting and analytics strategy in collaboration with global process owners and Enterprise teams

Co-own the end-to-end reporting and analytics functional design, ensuring it is scalable, fit-for-purpose, and aligned with strategic digital direction

Harmonize and standardize reporting requirements across segments, divisions, and process domains

Ensure functional governance over reporting and analytics design and deployment

Partner with technology teams and data platform leaders to ensure successful solution delivery and data model alignment

Manage a team of reporting and analytics analysts to support global market deployment and adoption

Lead market enablement and self-service education to ensure business users are equipped to consume and adapt reports

Collaborate with GDO, Change Experience, and Business Engagement teams to develop enablement content and transition support

Oversee stakeholder adoption and solution stabilization post go-live, ensuring consistency during the interim transformation period

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including a company bonus.

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