Full-Time
Supply Planning Manager
Gcpb
Posted on 9/19/2025
Mondelez International
10,001+ employees
Global snack foods producer and distributor
No salary listed
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
In Person
Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy.
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- Comprehensive supply chain, economic, financial or logistics experience and strong business acumen ideally within an FMCG/CPG environment
- Open to learn new ways of working and willing to be hands-on in using data and systems
- Experience in driving supply review and participation in an IBP cycle
- Able to influence cross-functional teams, working on the key priorities and improving the plan
- Able to build effective teams
- Knowledgeable about leading practice supply planning and end-to-end supply chain concepts
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in supply chain planning, preferably in the FMCG industry
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in using supply chain planning tools and software
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong understanding of supply chain principles and best practices
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Prepare short and long-term end-to-end supply chain plans for items produced internally and externally for further review and approvals
- Manage, coach and develop a team
- Meet your KPIs including (but not limited to) meeting or exceeding customer fill rate, delivering finished goods inventories at or below target levels and meeting waste objectives
- Work closely with internal and external manufacturing, marketing, sales, materials, and replenishment functions to deliver the category's goals
- Deliver performance against approved master and detailed schedules and long-range plans (including capacity considerations) and material requirement plans using system tools
- Be part of the construction of the supply review and escalating issues
- Support and implement improvements in the planning arena to improve customer fill rate, inventory targets and waste reduction to meet company KPIs
- Participate in and/or lead supply review meetings
- Develop and execute supply plans to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels
- Coordinate with manufacturing plants to ensure timely production and delivery
- Monitor inventory levels and identify opportunities for optimization
- Work closely with procurement, logistics, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve supply chain issues and improve efficiency
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, order fulfillment rates, and on-time delivery
- Analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions
- Implement and manage supply chain planning systems and tools
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity within the system
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize supply chain processes and reduce costs
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices
- MBA (SCM) is preferred
Mondelez International is a global snack food company that makes and sells a wide range of branded products, including Oreo cookies, Cadbury chocolate, Toblerone, Trident gum, and other biscuits, chocolates, candies, gums, and beverages. It operates in over 150 countries and sells its products to individual consumers as well as retailers and distributors, generating revenue from the sale of these brands. Mondelez’s products work by being manufactured, packaged, and distributed through a network that places popular snacks in stores and online for immediate purchase and consumption by consumers. The company grows by expanding its product lineup and geographic reach, including acquisitions like Chipita Global S.A., and by investing in sustainability and social responsibility efforts. Its main goal is to provide a diverse, widely available portfolio of snack foods while pursuing growth and value for shareholders through ongoing brands expansion and responsible practices.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Deerfield, Illinois
Founded
1903
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Seasonal limited editions like Oreo Firecracker capture nostalgic, sensory demand.
- Dairylea Snackers with Strawberry Fruit Bites targets healthier lunchbox snacking trends.
- BTS partnership can drive collectibles-driven velocity across 80-plus markets.
What critics are saying
- Milka shrinkflation ruling exposes Mondelez to packaging changes, fines, and lawsuits.
- Similar sizing tactics risk backlash across Cadbury and Toblerone legacy brands.
- Cocoa volatility pressures margins and forces costly tradeoffs between price and volume.
What makes Mondelez International unique
- Global snack leader with Oreo, Cadbury, Toblerone, and Trident brands.
- Scoresby upgrade improves packaging flexibility for 120-plus confectionery products.
- Travel-retail and co-branding strategy emphasizes exclusive formats and emotional shopper engagement.
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↓ -4%Mondelez invests $8 million to upgrade Scoresby plant, boosting production capacity and efficiency. An $8 million packaging upgrade in Melbourne will not shift the confectionery aisle overnight, but it does tell you where Mondelez thinks the next battleground sits. In a category where range, pack format and speed to shelf matter as much as flavour, that is the kind of capital spend suppliers notice. The move also matters because it lands at a site with real scale. Scoresby is now 50 years into operations, and Mondelez is using the investment to keep more than 120 products moving through a local manufacturing network that still carries genuine weight in Victoria. What Mondelez upgraded at Scoresby and why it matters for FMCG. Mondelez International has invested $8 million in new packaging technology at its Scoresby confectionery factory in Melbourne's east. The upgrade supports production of more than 120 products, including portioned mini-bags for Cadbury Pascall Clinkers, Sour Patch Kids and The Natural Confectionery Company. For FMCG teams, that matters because packaging capability often decides whether a plant can keep up with changing pack architectures, promotional cycles and retailer demands. It is not just about making more product. It is about being able to change the shape of the offer quickly enough to stay relevant on shelf. The company said the spend lifts total investment in the Scoresby hub to $30 million since 2022. Mondelez also framed the move as part of a wider push to accelerate regional innovation across flavours, ranges and packaging. Mondelez Scoresby investment and the packaging strategy behind it. Toby Smith, president of Mondelez International for Australia, New Zealand and Japan, said the new packaging capability is intended to secure the local facility's future production. That is a clear signal to buyers and suppliers alike: Mondelez wants the Victorian network to remain a core part of its supply base, not a legacy asset waiting for rationalisation. The factory produces jelly lollies including Snakes and Party Mix, and Mondelez says it runs on 100 per cent renewable electricity. The site's 50-year milestone gives the investment a useful backdrop, because it shows the company is not treating the plant as a short-term fix but as part of a long-running manufacturing platform. | Site or metric | Confirmed detail | | Investment amount | $8 million | | Total investment since 2022 | $30 million | | Products supported | More than 120 | | Site location | Scoresby, Melbourne's east | | Energy source | 100 per cent renewable electricity | | Victorian workforce | More than 1200 people | The broader Victorian footprint also gives the decision more commercial depth. Mondelez says it employs more than 1200 people across sites in South Melbourne, Ringwood, Scoresby, Dandenong South and a national distribution centre in Truganina. That network matters when a category depends on frequent replenishment, fast pack changes and reliable service levels. How the packaging upgrade works in practice. From a plant-floor perspective, new packaging technology usually improves flexibility first and output second. It can allow a factory to switch between pack sizes, run mini-bags efficiently, and support regional product innovation without forcing a full line redesign each time the market shifts. That is especially relevant in confectionery, where value, treat occasions and portion control all compete for attention. A manufacturer that can retool packaging more quickly gains an edge with retailers looking for sharper ranging, and with shoppers who are increasingly buying by occasion rather than by big basket stock-up. Mondelez also said the investment supports adaptation to shifting consumer trends. In plain terms, that means the plant needs to respond to more than one growth engine at once: chocolate, non-chocolate confectionery, seasonal demand and smaller-format packs. That lines up with the company's long-term projection that by 2035 its business growth will be split equally between chocolate and non-chocolate products. I read that as a portfolio signal rather than a product forecast. Mondelez is preparing manufacturing and packaging capacity for a more balanced mix across categories. What the Scoresby spend does not change. This is still a factory upgrade, not a new product launch or a new retailer listing. It does not alter shelf space, and it does not guarantee better terms for suppliers or buyers dealing with cost pressure elsewhere in the supply chain. It also does not mean every product in the network will shift to new packaging at once. Retailers still control ranging, and any gains from the investment will depend on how well Mondelez converts capability into commercial wins. Who benefits and when. The clearest short-term beneficiaries are Mondelez's confectionery brands, its Victorian workforce and the retailers that rely on steady supply from a local manufacturing base. I would expect the first commercial benefits to show up in improved pack flexibility, better response times on promotions and stronger support for mini-bag and portioned formats. Over time, the upgrade should help the company protect local production in a category where imported supply and offshore manufacturing can quickly change the economics of shelf presence. Why this Mondelez investment fits the next FMCG manufacturing cycle. The Scoresby spend fits a bigger FMCG pattern in Australia: manufacturers are putting money into packaging, automation and line flexibility rather than only chasing pure volume growth. That is a practical response to retailer pressure, uneven consumer demand and the need to keep local plants competitive against global supply options. For confectionery in particular, the winners will be the businesses that can move quickly across format, flavour and occasion without losing efficiency. Mondelez has just signalled that it wants Scoresby to stay in that race for the long haul. If you track confectionery, manufacturing or packaging strategy, this is one of those investments worth putting on the briefing note now, because the next shelf reset will reward the suppliers that can move fastest behind the scenes.
Mondelez launches Dairylea Snackers with Strawberry Fruit Bites. Mondelez International has announced the launch of Dairylea Snackers with Strawberry Fruit Bites, the brand's first non-HFSS Snackers. Combining the classic Dairylea cheese and crackers format with strawberry fruit bites made with fruits, the NPD aims to help retailers tap into growing demand for healthier lunchbox options and family snacking products. While taste remains the biggest purchase driver for families, health considerations are increasingly important in influencing buying decisions, creating a clear opportunity for healthier permissible snacks within the category, notes Mondelez. Consumer research conducted ahead of launch delivered strong results, with Dairylea Snackers with Strawberry Fruit Bites achieving 97% likeability and appeal, alongside 94% purchase intent. The product also scored highly for distinctiveness and brand fit, underlining its potential to recruit new consumers and drive penetration within the cheese snacks category. Natalie Wong, brand executive for Dairylea at Mondelez International, says: "Families are increasingly looking for healthier snacking options that continue to deliver on convenience and great taste. Dairylea Snackers with Strawberry Fruit Bites have been created to meet that need. "By combining the much-loved Dairylea Snackers format with fruit bites made with fruits, we are offering families more choice within snacking while helping retailers respond to evolving shopper expectations." She adds: "As Dairylea's first non-HFSS Snackers product, this launch also represents an important step in strengthening our healthier credentials and attracting new shoppers into the category. With strong consumer feedback, we are confident Dairylea Snackers with Strawberry Fruit Bites will drive excitement and incremental sales for retailers." The launch is being supported with in-store activation, digital activity and influencer partnerships. Published Date: June 2, 2026
Ankit Desai appointed Senior Director of Marketing at Mondelez International. Before this move, Ankit Desai spent nearly seven years at The Hershey Company Ankit Desai has joined Mondelez International as Senior Director of Marketing, concluding a nearly seven-year association with The Hershey Company. At Mondelez, Desai will take on a key responsibility, overseeing marketing and P&L for the company's $1 billion-plus India chocolates and tablets portfolio. His remit includes some of the country's most well-known brands such as Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Silk, Bournville, Crispello, and Nutties - brands that continue to lead India's chocolate consumption space. Desai brings extensive cross-market expertise along with a proven record in building and scaling confectionery and food brands across regions. During his tenure at Hershey, he held several leadership positions across India and the Asia-Pacific region. Most recently, he served as General Manager for APAC, managing markets including China, Australia, and New Zealand from Singapore. Before that, he headed South Asia as General Manager and also worked as Chief Marketing Officer for Hershey India between 2021 and 2024, where he played a key role in strengthening the brand portfolio and driving growth across categories such as chocolates, spreads, syrups, and cocoa-based products. His earlier roles at Hershey included AVP Marketing and Category Head, where he contributed to product innovation and global strategy through the company's Global Innovations Council. Prior to joining Hershey in 2017, Desai built a strong base in marketing and sales across leading FMCG firms. At Kellogg Company, he worked on the muesli and hot cereals segment, supporting category growth and brand positioning in India. Earlier, at Perfetti Van Melle, he progressed through roles in sales, trade marketing, and brand management, gaining deep expertise in both on-ground execution and strategic brand building.
Egg-sploring the Easter packaging landscape in 2026. 2 April 2026 With Easter fast approaching, Packaging Europe takes a look at the packaging landscape this holiday season, from recycled and recyclable formats to creative campaigns; and weighs up the challenges, including high prices and increased waste. Wider trends in sustainability-minded packaging design have carried over into Easter exclusives. For instance, Hotel Chocolat has set its sights on visual appeal and end-of-life recyclability with a cacao pod-inspired shell for its Extra-Thick Easter Eggs. The outer pack is reportedly made from paper pulp, while real cacao bean husks have been integrated into the sleeve and menu paper. Together, these components are designed to be displayed - not hidden, the company quips, referring to the seasonal egg hunt tradition - and then recycled in the paper waste stream. Other brands have taken a more understated approach. Cox & Co has developed triple egg boxes for its Bee Pollen & Honey and Miso & Caramel Easter Egg variants; the outer packaging - reported to be ethically sourced and completely recyclable - features egg-shaped cutouts to display two foil-wrapped eggs on either end of the box. Furthermore, its Aleppo Chilli & Cherry egg is now sold in a paper-based pouch with a built-in handle. "Made without any single-use plastics!" the product listing claims; "Our eggs come in entirely recyclable and compostable packaging." Cadbury has taken a similar approach by introducing a recyclable cardboard handle for its Special Gesture Easter Egg box, replacing the original ribbon. This development comes as Mondelēz International and Amcor integrate 65% recycled plastic into the brand's Mini Eggs packets; the wrappers for its small and large Easter Cadbury tablets also contain 80% certified recycled plastic as of this year. These flexible formats utilize Amcor's AmFiniti Recycled Content, in which post-consumer plastic waste is converted into new packaging. The undertaking is expected to source approximately 134 tonnes of PCR for use in Cadbury's Easter packaging - the equivalent of approximately 70 million bags of Mini Eggs per year. Developments like these seek to address the uptick in packaging waste that often accompanies food-based holiday traditions. According to a survey by DS Smith, one in four consumers (26%) is dissatisfied with the amount of waste generated at Easter, and over one in five (22%) select Easter eggs based on the recyclability of their packaging. Even so, 34% have expressed confusion as to which components are recyclable in practice. While 89% of respondents told DS Smith that they recycle the cardboard outer box, 36% throw the foil in the general waste, and 17% fail to recycle plastic boxes. Other developments have put a creative spin on Easter traditions. Creative agency VCCP has worked alongside Cadbury to develop newsprint that can be cut out and applied to boxes of Easter chocolate - disguising them as everyday objects, from a box of tea bags to a stack of books, and helping to conceal them during Easter egg hunts. Lindt's iconic Gold Bunny - a hollow, rabbit-shaped chocolate wrapped in gold foil and tied with a red ribbon and bell - also features in the Gold Bunny Hide & Seek mixed-reality experience. Consumers can visit the website or scan an in-store QR code to participate in a virtual hunt, locating six Gold Bunnies to unlock a coupon code and save $10 on any purchase totalling $50 or more. Participants are also invited to take a photo with their real-life Gold Bunny and share it on social media for a chance to win a year's supply of Lindt chocolate. Meanwhile, Aldi UK has launched its limited-edition Easter Egg Lock Box as a playful response to the statistic that 52% of parents eat their children's Easter eggs. The display case features a combination lock to restrict access to the chocolates inside, with the on-pack message 'to be unlocked on Easter Sunday' contributing to the joke. On a more serious note, the concept addresses price concerns amidst global uncertainty. Aldi suggests that replacing eaten treats could cost UK consumers an extra £436 million (€501,487,200) annually; and this year, Australian consumer advocacy group Choice argues that shoppers could be paying almost 73% more per 100g of hollow Easter egg, even when some products have downsized. A spokesperson for Mondelēz International told The Guardian that "significantly higher" cocoa costs have played a role, and with ongoing geopolitical tensions impacting the prices of raw materials, energy, and transportation on the whole, certain packaging types could have an additional impact. Perhaps a partial solution can be found in reusable formats, such as the new gift tin from Purdys Chocolatier, or even a traditional wicker basket. Durable keepsakes like these can be stored and refilled in future celebrations - potentially with home-made treats, if consumers are looking to avoid excess packaging and reduce expenses.
Mondel?z Pakistan wins three awards at 15th International CSR Summit. Karachi, March 31 - Mondel?z Pakistan has been honored with three awards at the 15th International Summit on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Karachi, reinforcing its position as a leader in sustainable and socially responsible business practices in Pakistan. Advertisements Discover more Science Technology Content Business News Updates Home & Interior Decor The company received awards in Women Empowerment, Employee Volunteering, and Environmental Stewardship. The awards were presented by Syed Mustafa Kamal, Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, in the presence of H.E. Mudzakir MA, Consul General of Indonesia in Karachi, and H.E. Surashete Boontinand, Consul General of Thailand in Karachi. In his address, Minister Kamal emphasized the need for Pakistan to shift from a curative healthcare approach to preventive care and urged companies to align CSR programs with national public health priorities. Mondel?z Pakistan's awards reflect its commitment to creating meaningful livelihood opportunities for women, mobilizing employees through volunteering, and advancing sustainability via clean energy initiatives. Discover more Travel guides to China Diplomatic Relations News Mobile phone accessories Mamoon Javed, Managing Director of Mondel?z Pakistan, said, "This recognition is a testament to the dedication of every individual at the company who turns our purpose into action every single day. These awards belong to the communities we serve and the teams who work tirelessly to make a difference." The International CSR Summit convenes leaders from government, industry, and the development sector to recognize outstanding corporate initiatives and discuss trends in responsible business practices across Pakistan. Advertisements Discover more Cell Phones