Associate Specialist

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Job Description:

The Associate Specialist SRA supports the function in the areas of global raw material compliance, regulatory data management and process optimization to unlock value and efficiency. This position partners externally with Mars’ suppliers and internally with Product Development, Digital Technology, Commercial, Legal, SQA, Activity Management teams to provide regulatory support to enable innovation.  The Associate Specialist supports SRA’s mission and vision to transform our compliance operating model, consisting of harmonized processes, global data governance and automation, to modernize how we ensure compliance and enable growth.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, biochemistry, food science, chemical engineering, or equivalent

• 1-2 years' experience in regulatory compliance at a food, beverage or consumer products company (preferably with raw material compliance and specifications experience)

• Systems and data management experience- data analytics software, product lifecycle management tools and specification management systems

• Skilled in project and time management with ability to plan ahead

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Supports Mars Wrigley’s global raw material review process by working directly with suppliers across the globe to obtain regulatory information and documentation to ensure compliance in Mars Wrigley’s products worldwide

• Ensures precise and accurate data entry/data management of high-risk regulatory information in Mars’s suite of product lifecycle systems- regulatory information includes nutrition, ingredient composition, claims suitability, lifestyle suitability, food additive compliance, allergen labelling; ensures consistency with supplier input across attributes

• Develops expertise in regulatory compliance for a wide range of international markets to support long-term SRA strategic initiatives for automation

• Enables regulatory change management by performing key ingredient searches in product lifecycle systems for business impact assessment

• Supports the continuous improvement of compliance operations with a focus on automation and AI to unlock value across Mars enterprise

• 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 company bonus.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.