Associate BD Confections

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.

This role is responsible for supporting and managing the end-to-end business development strategy and project management for selected brands within the Confections Category.This role will manage both innovation and productivity related projects for the US, and drive program synergies between programs like candy masterplan, War on Waste and Road to profitability to optimize the category resources and maximize benefits.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.Finally, the role will provide guidance in manufacturing sourcing, capacity management and will support the development of capital approval requests where applicable to drive the overall supply network strategy.

How you will contribute

You will:

·Lead Commercialization efforts for large complex projects, platform innovation programs while supporting any capital related initiatives.Ensure effective team engagement which may include establishing and managing team meetings.Review project timelines and cost regularly with the project team, facilitate creation of mitigation/contingency plans, and manage communication.

·Lead network assessment and asset optimization with business partners.Ensure appropriate capacity for new business initiatives and growth plans across product life cycle. Develop and recommend alternatives as needed.

·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 that can be used in such forums as Supply Review, PMR, BMR or MOR.

·Leads Project Development / Execution: Support I2M/IIM (Innovation 2 Market; Initiative Management); Provide AR write ups & prepare critical inputs, specifically for IIM Design Reviews (DR2 – DR6); define network capability (capacity/technology) and capital associated with developing such capability.Identify impact across the supply chain with regard to cost of goods sold e.g. route to market, capacity utilization, DIOH, manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety. Lead AR development.

·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.Engage and support productivity agenda to deliver cost reduction targets.

·Support Project Development in line with MSC Strategy Goals

·Act as the source of internal and external information (contact for Commercial stakeholders and is the key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D)

·Support Business and Manufacturing Systems initiatives as required, (e.g. SAP), and support the continuous improvement of the commercialization process through collaboration with key stakeholders and best practice sharing.

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

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

• Strong operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standard
• Good understanding of end-to-end processes in the manufacturing and business environment; working knowledge of commercialization process (I2M); project leadership / management skills and technical and financial aspects of the business
• Experience with managing through complex projects and ambiguity 
• Proven track record of successfully obtaining project approvals, project progression or execution excellence.
• Strategic thinking, while having ability to excel in leading tactical programs.
• Ability to influence up in the organization.
• Drive for results with sense of urgency.
• Highly action oriented, drive for results, innovative, challenging actual set-ups, entrepreneurial ability.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Influential leader with genuine interest on people/team development

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• 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

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Travel requirements:

25-3-%

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.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce 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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