Senior Business Development Manager

Mondelēz International • Chicago, IL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for supporting and managing the end-to-end business development strategy and project management for selected brands within the Biscuit Category. This role will manage both innovation and productivity related projects for the US, and drive program synergies between programs like CIQ, PPA, War on Waste and Road to Real 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, Manufacturing, 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, capacity management and will support the development of capital approval requests where applicable to drive the overall supply network strategy. 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. Lead 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. 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, BMR or MOR. Support Project Development in line with MSC Strategy Goals Act as the source of internal and external information (contact for Commercial stakeholders and is the key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D) 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience Project Management in Consumer Products
• Minimum 5 years experience Engineering, Production or Research & Development
• Minimum 3 year’s experience Basic Marketing/Finance/Product Supply/Procurement Principles
• Proven leadership experience required
• Strong operational & manufacturing experience in CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance, 5s, LEAN, 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standard
• Good understanding of end-to-end processes in the manufacturing and business environment; working knowledge of commercialization process (I2M); project leadership / management skills and technical and financial aspects of the business
• Strategic thinking, while having ability to excel in leading tactical programs
• Highly action oriented, drive for results, innovative, challenging actual set-ups, entrepreneurial ability
• Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment
• Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Support Project Development / Execution: Support I2M/IIM (Innovation 2 Market; Initiative Management) within the site; Provide site AR write ups & prepare critical site inputs to the Regional BD, specifically for IIM Design Reviews (DR2 – DR6); Leads Project Verification (DR7); Design Reviews (DR4) onward lead Plant activities: Master data, Art Work, Raw/Pack Material availability, Track timings – and report to project team.
• Act as the source of internal and external information (contact for Commercial stakeholders and is the key interface between Category and Engineering / Manufacturing / R&D).
• Lead site post project evaluation and communication, planning and execution of promotional activities within the I2M process
• Support Site Strategic Plan / Annual Contract creation: Support the site director in developing the site strategy and plant road map.
• Be the key partner for Product Supply team on sourcing/capacity expansion – ensure full integration of Innovation/Renovation plans in 421 into site supply plans.
• Partner effectively with Engineering to build the site CAPEX budget.
• Ensure planning of the capital budget bottom up, including prioritization (i.e. integration with the full site agenda, specifically alignment of the annual timetable)
• Drive Ongoing business and Simplification: Integrate overall site change management agenda to ensure delivery of projects while maintaining service levels.
• Manage ongoing reprioritization, De-complexity agenda and support the delivery of the site productivity and improvement agenda.
• Ensure execution of regional /global menu cards and ensure that manufacturing hurdle rates are met.
• Support Product supply for assessment of manufacturing solutions for current supply and demand gaps in the site
• Lead, coach and build Capability of the Business development change coordinator(s) within the plant and other Key stakeholders.
• 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.
• Lead 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.
• 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, BMR or MOR.
• Support I2M/IIM (Innovation 2 Market; Initiative Management); Provide AR write ups & prepare critical inputs, specifically for IIM Design Reviews (DR2 – DR6); 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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
• highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees