Supply Chain Manager | Strategy & Transformation
Join our mission to lead the future of snacking at Mondelēz International. This role oversees the end-to-end supply chain strategy, execution, and project management for key Mondelēz brands, focusing on innovation, productivity, and supply chain strategy initiatives in North America.
About the role
This position is a pivotal component of the Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation team, serving as the primary liaison between cross-functional departments (R&D, Marketing, Sales) and the broader Supply Chain organization. It ensures the successful execution of projects that deliver tangible value to both top-line growth and bottom-line efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy for manufacturing sourcing and capacity management, while overseeing the development of capital investment proposals to enhance supply network strategies for key Mondelēz brands.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, R&D, Finance, Quality, Planning, Engineering, and Operations, to ensure seamless execution of projects.
- Serve as the single point of contact for cross-functional partners out of Supply Chain for the execution of innovation and productivity-related projects.
- Provide regular updates to project sponsors and stakeholders on progress, project delivery status, financials, supply planning, and next steps.
- Lead internal feasibility assessment during the first stage gate of projects and build the business case to support the commercial team’s strategic agenda; define network capability (capacity/technology) and capital associated with developing such capability.
- Lead the implementation of key growth, innovation, and supply chain network optimization initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment and effective communication.
- Provide leadership for the Product Change Management organization and Plant Business Developments, representing Commercialization and Business Development to commercial partners as directed.
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support growth objectives and margin targets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Chemistry, or another related field (required).
- MBA (preferred).
- 5+ years of experience managing projects in the consumer products industry.
- 5+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, production, or research and development.
- Knowledge of basic marketing, finance, product supply, and procurement principles.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, innovation stage gate governance, agile project management, and capex business case write-ups.
Skills
- Strategic capabilities and business acumen.
- Drive for results with a sense of urgency.
- Building and strengthening relationships.
- Managing through ambiguity.
- Strong communication, written, and presentation skills.
Schedule
This role is based at our East Hanover office and requires three days onsite per week.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $122,000 to $167,750, depending on experience, skills, education, and location. This position is also eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
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.
Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company, with some eligibility requirements. Within-country relocation support is available, and minimal support is offered for candidates voluntarily moving internationally through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy.