EU HR Manager Supply Chain F/M/X

Job Description:

Localisation: Aimargues (30 min from Montpellier in France)

Type of contract: Permanent (CDI)

Entity : Royal Canin

At Royal Canin, part of Mars Petcare, we share one purpose: Make a Better World for Pets. We believe that pets make our lives better, and we’re committed to improving their health through science, innovation, and care.

Join a global organization where passionate people and strong brands work together to create a positive impact—starting today.

As EU HR Manager Supply Chain, you will be a strategic talent advisor to our regional Value Chain Operations (VCO) leaders. Your mission: help them achieve their goals through their teams by shaping talent strategies, driving engagement, and building a culture that inspires people to Join, Stay, and Grow.

What are we looking for? 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Manufacturing or a related field (master degree preferred)

• 10+ years of experience in a similar role, including extensive partnership with senior leaders.

• 5+ years in a senior regional leadership role within a matrix organization, managing complex talent challenges.

• Experience in a multinational CPG environment with centralized HR operations and a COE model.

• Proven ability as a great line manager, skilled in building and developing high-performing teams.

• Ability to make effective decisions in complex or ambiguous business environments.

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging executive-level audiences.

• Cross-functional experience in supply chain or technical functions is advantageous.

• Multi-lingual capabilities (relevant to the region/sites supported) is a plus.

• The role requires 20%-30% travel.

What will be your key responsibilities? 

You will lead strategies that shape our business and culture, including:

• Align Talent & Business Strategy: Partner with leaders to design and implement regional talent plans.

• Drive Organizational Design & Change: Ensure structures and capabilities support growth.

• Shape Culture: Be a role model for Mars’ 5 Principles and foster inclusion.

• Enable Talent: Lead succession planning and development reviews.

• Collaborate Across Functions: Influence decisions and provide thought leadership.

• Develop P&O Capability: Build and inspire a strong team and talent pipeline.

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• You will work in a multicultural environment (more than 40 nationalities) and where your dog will be welcomed by more than 100 other Associates’ dogs at the office! 

• You will work in a unique campus, which gathers more than 800 Associates working for: the international HQ, the French subsidiary, two laboratories, a kennel and a cattery with more than 200 cats & dogs, and finally the most important factory of the Royal Canin group 

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

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site. 

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