Supply Chain Strategy and Transformation Manager

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours within NA Ventures team.

This role is responsible for supporting and managing the end-to-end business development strategy/project management and productivity (50/50 split) within NA Ventures category (HU, Tate’s, Perfect Snacks and 7Days). This role will manage both innovation and productivity related projects for the US to optimize the category resources and maximize profitability. The role will interface with cross functional teams at all levels of the organization, including relevant brand stewards in Marketing, R&D, Finance, Quality, as well as relevant technical and execution resources in Engineering and/or field operations. In addition, the role will provide regular updates on progress, project delivery status, financials, supply planning and next steps to project sponsors and key stakeholders as required.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Commercialization (50%):
  • Lead Commercialization efforts for innovation projects while supporting capital related initiatives. Ensure effective team engagement which may include establishing and managing team meetings. Review project timelines and cost with the project team, facilitate creation of mitigation/contingency plans, and manage communication.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, R&D, Finance, Quality, Planning and Engineering, as well as Operations, to ensure seamless execution of projects.
  • Single point of contact for cross-functional partners out of Supply Chain for the execution of innovation and productivity-related projects.
  • Provide updates to leadership, project sponsors and stakeholders as needed on key initiatives, including progress against deliverables, cost management, next steps and needs from sponsors to alleviate hurdles. Escalate concerns and issues, report project fact base, define options/trade-offs, and provide team recommendation.
  • Lead internal feasibility assessment during first stage gate of the projects and build the business case to support commercial team’s strategic agenda; define network capability (capacity/technology) and capital associated with developing such capability.
  • Manage and deliver assigned financial targets, to include the delivery of capital projects, trial activity and start-up expenses while leading resource & funding prioritization. Drive development of COGS, ensure alignment between category team and operations.
• Productivity (50%):
  • Build Productivity governance together with corresponding Ventures productivity stakeholders
  • Lead and support development of productivity pipeline of initiatives to meet annual productivity targets
  • Act as the source of internal and external information (contact for Commercial/Productivity stakeholders and is the key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D)
  • Support Business and Manufacturing Systems initiatives as required and support the continuous improvement of the commercialization process through collaboration with key stakeholders and best practice sharing.

What you will bring / Job specific requirements:

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry
• Good understanding of end-to-end processes in the manufacturing and business environment; working knowledge of commercialization process; project leadership / management skills and technical and financial aspects of the business
• Strategic capabilities/business acumen
• Drive for results with a sense of urgency
• Building and strengthening relationships
• Managing through ambiguity
• Communication, Written & Presentation
• Ability to influence up in the organization.
• Influential leader with genuine interest on people/team development

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

Job specific requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience Project Management in Consumer Products
• Minimum 5 years experience Engineering, Production or Research & Development
• Minimum 3 year’s experience Basic Marketing/Finance/Product Supply/Procurement Principles

Travel requirements:

• 25-30%

Salary:

The base salary range for this position is $106,300 to $141,900; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing