Manager, Business Development

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 will manage both innovation and productivity related projects for the US, and drive program synergies across the SOTG specific brands to optimize the category resources and maximize benefits. The role will interface with cross functional teams at all levels of the organization, including relevant brand stewards in Marketing, R&D, Finance, Quality, as well as relevant technical and execution resources in Engineering and/or field operations.

In addition, the role will provide regular updates on progress, project delivery status, financials, supply planning and next steps to project sponsors and key stakeholders as required. Finally, the role will provide guidance in manufacturing sourcing and capacity management and will support the development of capital approval requests where applicable to drive the overall supply network strategy:

1. Lead Commercialization efforts for large complex projects, platform innovation programs while supporting any capital related initiatives. Ensure effective team engagement which may include establishing and managing team meetings. Review project timelines and cost regularly with the project team, facilitate creation of mitigation/contingency plans and manage communication.

2. Lead effort related to LTCP process establishment, network assessment and asset optimization with business partners. Ensure appropriate capacity for new business initiatives and growth plans across product life cycle. Develop and recommend alternatives as needed.

3. Provide updates to leadership, project sponsors and stakeholders as needed on key initiatives, including progress against deliverables, cost management, next steps and needs from sponsors to alleviate hurdles .Escalate concerns and issues, report project fact base, define options/trade-offs, and provide team recommendation that can be used in such forums as Supply Review, PMR, MBR or MOR. Describe the primary responsibilities of the position in order of importance and identify % of time spent on that responsibility.

4. Lead internal feasibility assessment during IC stage gate and business case to support business team’s commercialization plans; define network capability (capacity/technology) and capital associated with developing such capability. Identify impact across the supply chain with regard to cost of goods sold e.g. route to market, capacity utilization, DIOH, manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety. Lead AR development.

5. Manage and deliver assigned financial targets, to include the delivery of capital projects, trial activity and start-up expenses while leading resource & funding prioritization. Drive development of COGS, ensure alignment between category team and operations. Engage and support productivity agenda to deliver cost reduction targets.

6. Provide leadership for the PCM organization and Plant BD’s, represent Commercialization and Business Development to business partners as directed.

7. Support Business and Manufacturing Systems initiatives as required, (e.g. SAP), and support the continuous improvement of the commercialization process through collaboration with key stakeholders and best practice sharing.

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's degree is required

Job specific requirements:

1. Strategic capabilities/business acumen

2. Drive for results with a sense of urgency

3. Building and strengthening relationships

4. Managing through ambiguity

5. Communication, Written & Presentation

Travel requirements:

Up to 30%

Pay Range

For salaried roles based: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $ $114,500 to $157475.00; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget.  The salary range may vary based on geographic location.  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 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.

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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