Supply Chain Manager Business Development

Mondelēz International•East Hanover, NJ

1d•$122,000 - $167,750

About The Position

This position oversees end-to-end supply chain strategy, execution, and project management for key Mondelēz brands, with a focus on innovation, productivity, and supply chain strategy initiatives in North America. It optimizes category resources and realizes benefits through cross-functional program synergies across the Oreo portfolio. As part of the Supply Chain Business Development, Commercialization and Productivity team, the role is the primary liaison between functions such as R&D, Marketing, and Sales and the broader Supply Chain organization. It supports projects that deliver value through top-line growth and bottom-line efficiency. The role leads manufacturing sourcing and capacity strategy and oversees capital investment proposals that support supply network strategies. It coordinates with Marketing, R&D, Finance, Quality, Planning, Engineering, and Operations; leads project feasibility assessments and business-case development; defines network capacity, technology, and associated capital needs; and implements growth, innovation, and supply chain network optimization initiatives. It also provides leadership for Product Change Management and Plant Business Developments, represents Commercialization and Business Development to commercial partners as directed, and develops supply chain strategies that support growth and margin targets. The position requires travel of 25–30% to internal and external plants for project-related business and stakeholder engagement when needed. The listed base salary range is $122,000 to $167,750, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus. The company also describes benefits including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, and vacation time. Within-country relocation support is available; minimal support may be offered for voluntary international moves under the Volunteer International Transfer Policy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
At least 3 years of project management experience in consumer products.
At least 3 years of experience in Engineering, Production, or Research & Development.
At least 3 years of experience with basic Marketing, Finance, Product Supply, or Procurement principles.
Proven experience with project management methodology.
Excellent communication skills and ability to lead discussions with project resources from tactical execution through steering committee levels.
Strong project planning skills, including proactively identifying and mitigating risks and managing strict timelines.
Focus on cost, schedule, and quality of project delivery.
Knowledge of relevant business processes and related technology solutions.
Stakeholder management skills and ability to positively influence decision-making.
Ability to build effective teams across internal and external partners.
Strong conceptual and analytical skills and enjoyment of problem-solving.
Willingness to travel 25–30% to internal and external plants for project-related business and stakeholder engagement when needed.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of manufacturing systems.
Strong understanding of innovation stage-gate governance.
Strong understanding of agile project management.
Strong understanding of capital expenditure business-case write-ups.
Project management experience in consumer products.
Experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, or Research & Development.
Knowledge of basic Marketing, Finance, Product Supply, or Procurement principles.

Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing sourcing and capacity management strategy and oversee capital investment proposals to enhance supply network strategies for key Mondelēz brands.
Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Finance, Quality, Planning, Engineering, and Operations to ensure effective project execution.
Serve as the single point of contact within Supply Chain for cross-functional partners executing innovation and productivity-related projects.
Update project sponsors and stakeholders on progress, delivery status, financials, supply planning, and next steps.
Lead internal feasibility assessments during the first project stage gate and build business cases supporting the commercial team's strategic agenda.
Define network capability, including capacity and technology, and the capital associated with developing that capability.
Lead implementation of growth, innovation, and supply chain network optimization initiatives while ensuring stakeholder alignment and effective communication.
Provide leadership for the Product Change Management organization and Plant Business Developments.
Represent Commercialization and Business Development to commercial partners as directed.
Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support growth objectives and margin targets.

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.
Eligibility for a competitive bonus program, with potential overachievement based on performance and company results.
Within-country relocation support.
Minimal support may be offered for candidates voluntarily moving internationally under the Volunteer International Transfer Policy.