Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

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

This role is responsible for the governance (tracking and assessment to Annual Contract) of the overall category commercial plan for the seasonal portfolio, working on the IBP process and customer JBP timelines. Helps lead the cross-functional alignment with the Sales and Category, Marketing, Finance, Demand planning & CS&L teams to ensure the Marketing and Shopper plans deliver against budgets and resource allocation (both internal and external).

How you will contribute

You will:

Work with customer teams to track progress towards revenue KPIsComplete promotional post evaluations in partnership with Finance and MarketingSupport the Customer Planning Manager by providing regular reporting including volume tracking, trade spend, % promoted, seasonal in flight trackingMonitor revenue realization of any cost price increasesWork with customer teams and Sales Finance to ensure all trade spend in the system is accruing correctlyAttend customer forecast surgeries to understand customer dynamics and identify opportunities and risks to the planApprove promotional activity in line with guidelines with regular reviews of promotional spend

What you will bring

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

Commercial and financial acumenReducing complexity using an analytical, disciplined and collaborative approachSynthesizing multiple data points into a holistic positionOrganizing and prioritizingProblem solvingFinding new and innovative solutionsWorking in a fast-moving consumer goods or consumer packaged goods environment a distinct advantageCustomer and category knowledge a distinct advantage

More about this role

This role is responsible for the governance (tracking and assessment to Annual Contract) of the overall category commercial plan for the seasonal portfolio, working on the IBP process and customer JBP timelines. Helps lead the cross-functional alignment with the Sales and Category, Marketing, Finance, Demand planning & CS&L teams to ensure the Marketing and Shopper plans deliver against budgets and resource allocation (both internal and external).

What you need to know about this position:

Category commercial plan (6 months & below) for the Channel (Modern and Traditional Trade)Manage Seasonal Category promotional strategy across channels/customers and communication to stakeholdersSupport the preparation of NPD selling story to ensure implementation of launch plan Analyze, evaluate and communicate the category performance across channels and customers Assesses delivery of the category Gross to Nett (Trade Spend) target versus Annual Contract and manage consolidation of the category forecast across channels and customers Responsible for category forecasting by channels and customer and manage the sales input (bottom-up forecast) to the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle. Coordinate in-store category/brand advertising with the relevant stakeholders across sales and marketing to ensure excellence and consistency in execution output. Actively track launch/activation implementation and performance, also conducting post evaluations to be shared with the commercial organization. Manage category portfolio operational issues (e.g. skus code change, transition for code change) to ensure no disruption in day-to-day operation across channels and customers. Plan and execute point of purchase (POP) 5Ps tactics that underpin the delivery of Annual Contract targets & reflect the category strategy. Compile Sales Activation Master Plans (SAMP) that include POS material and visibility plan based on 5P Picture of Success for the channel

Job specific requirements:

Relevant sales &/or sales operations experienceHighly articulate with good written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work with multiple stakeholdersProven Space and Category Planning knowledgeExcellent analytical skills, high attention to detail and proven ability to interpret data into insightsExcellent client facing, communication and administrative abilities requiredUnderstanding of the principles of Customer vs Shopper Marketing and Category ManagementFlexible and entrepreneurialBasic understanding of customer packed goods industry, the channels in which our products are sold and account specific market

Obligations:

Carry out the role accountabilities within the operating and process frameworks that apply to the Company.Work together with all your peers and customers (A key part of your performance review each year will be based on their input)Exemplify the company’s Higher Purpose & Values in practice

Education / Certifications:

A relevant Commercial Degree or Diploma or equivalent qualification is required.3-5 years’ experience in Shopper Marketing Activation strategies.Experience in developing business reporting and KPI dashboards for a full picture of channel, customer and consumer performance.Understand promotional tactics, execution and fulfilment processes.

Work schedule:

Standard Business Hours

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets.  The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne.  The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.  

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Category Planning & Activation

Sales