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 position will play a critical role in preparing and protecting the organization from potential disruptions, ensuring that business operations can continue during and after a crisis. It will partner with NA MSC Planning, Procurement, Operations (Internal Manufacturing and External Manufacturing), CS&L, HR and Finance teams to support the development of comprehensive Business Continuity Plans (BCP), with the aim to minimize the impact of unforeseen events such as natural disasters, infrastructure, or other emergencies. Its work involves a strategic blend of risk assessment, contingency planning, and stakeholder communication to safeguard the organization’s interests and maintain operational resilience.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Create a strong partnership with NA MSC Planning, Procurement, Operations (Internal and External Manufacturing), CS&L, HR and Finance teams.
• Establishes a framework and methodology to manage all business continuity life cycle activities, including risk assessment, business impact analysis, strategy development, implementation, testing and review, plan maintenance and updates.
• Support BCP Focal Points on the periodical review, validation, and workflow testing of documented BCPs and develop / implement organization-wide training and communications.
• Establish clear communication channels and protocols for use during a disruption to maintain information flow.
• Monitor and report on potential risks, incidents, and BCP activations to Sr. Leadership Team.
• Manage the response to actual disruptions, including activation of the BCP/DRP and coordination of recovery efforts.
• Conduct post-incident reviews to analyze the effectiveness of the response and to make necessary adjustments to plans and strategies.

What you will bring

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

• EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS and able to drive effective discussions with BCP resources from tactical execution level up to steering committee members.
• LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills.
• BUSINESS ACUMEN with a deep understanding of business practices
• GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes a framework and methodology to manage all business continuity life cycle activities, including risk assessment, business impact analysis, strategy development, implementation, testing and review, plan maintenance and updates.

• Lead periodic review, validation, and workflow testing of documented BCPs and develop / implement organization-wide training and communications.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• Risk-based mindset.

• Excellent communication (verbal & written).

• Problem solving and team building.

• Interpersonal savvy and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

• Learning on the fly.

• Stakeholder management and ability to influence positively in decision making.

• Work in a diverse multi-cultural environment and teams based in remote/ off-site locations.

• Excellent computer fluency in Microsoft Suite; (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio).

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required and Master’s Degree is a plus.

• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or similar BCP certification is a plus.

Job specific requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within the following areas: Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, External Manufacturing, CS&L, Internal Controls/Audit.

• Proven experience of project management methodology.

Location:

• This is an onsite role based in our Chicago Bakery, 7300 S Kedzie Avenue, Chicago IL 60629

The base salary range for this position is $117,400 - $161,425; 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 a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. 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.

Job Type

RegularProject and Program ManagementBusiness Capability