Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.

The Director Strategy & Transformation is a strategic role leading critical transformation programs driving efficiencies across the North America region which includes US, Canada and Mexico supply chain organizations. This role will drive impact on the Win on Waste program with a goal of optimizing customer returns and allowances that drive P&L impact of more than $200MM annually. This role involves significant focus on building Zero Waste culture and engaging teams and stakeholders on the program mission.  

Key responsibilities of the role as below: 

Lead the customer reductions program development and implementation across Mondelez NA including ownership for direction and adjustments needed to accelerate impact  

Lead the assessment of the customer returns and finished goods waste by category and customer to understand drivers, root causes, process and system gaps.  

Develop roadmap for Best-in-class performance in partnership with the US Leadership team and cross-functional partners from Marketing, Sales, R&D, ETE Planning, Manufacturing and Finance in alignment to functional roadmaps 

Lead discovery for new technology solutions and enhancements in existing ones like DSD Ordering system improvement and partner with cross-functional teams for implementation 

Partner with IT and Analytics to develop analytics solutions for managing and improving business performance through regular monitoring of KPIs, analytical support on root cause analysis and predictive modeling of solutions impact 

Lead cross-functional teams to manage projects including efforts to capture the current state, define the project approach and develop project plans for projects including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing. 

Implement change management strategies and programs to increase adoption and minimize resistance through a structured methodology, developing program-level change plans, stakeholder assessments, and robust engagement plans  

Use lean tools like process maps, gap analysis, pareto analysis and root cause analysis to improve systems and processes or assist teams in solving complex problems and implementing solutions 

Develop next generation talent, drive employee morale & engagement within the supply chain organization 

 

What you need to know about this position:

10+ years plus experience in supply chain; CPG industry experience preferred 

Proven experience in leading enterprise strategic initiatives and transformations  

Demonstrated acumen in business and finance. 

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Demonstrated strong leadership skills, ability to effectively communicate, influence, manage change. 

Track record of executing in fast paced, high change environments  

Ability to create and deliver clear, concise, and convincing communications and presentations,  

Flexible and adaptable, able to work with objectivity in ambiguous situations  

Creative problem solver with a high intellectual curiosity  

Highly developed collaboration skills. Able to partner effectively with senior leaders through change by providing coaching, being provocative, all while supporting them.  

Strong relationship builder with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization  

Demonstrated success in a lead role in a high-growth organization and in providing strategic insight for organization-wide deployment plans is a plus.  

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; MBA degree preferred 

Salary:

The base salary range for this position is $141,000 to $146,750; 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, 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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Customer Service & Logistics