Supply Planning Platform Manager Materials Europe

Mondelez International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelez International is seeking a capable Supply Planner Lead to manage a team of material and supply planners, ensuring mid- to long-term production and material plans align with business objectives. You will drive end-to-end supply plans, coach the team, and work with cross-functional partners to meet KPIs and optimize inventory and waste.

The role emphasizes collaboration across manufacturing, marketing, sales, materials, and replenishment, with a focus on continuous improvement and IBP

Qualifications

• Comprehensive supply chain, economic, financial or logistics experience and strong business acumen.
• Experience in driving IBP cycles and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare short and long-term end-to-end supply chain plans for items produced internally and externally.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of planners.
• Meet KPIs: fill rate, finished goods inventory, and waste targets.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, marketing, sales, materials and replenishment functions.
• Lead supply review meetings and contribute to IBP process enhancements.

Skills

Supply chain experience

IBP cycle experience

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Tools

IBP tools

Job description

Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.You will manage a team of material and supply planners in a category, enduring that mid- to long-term production/material plans are in place for your assigned plants/lines in line with approved business plans.How you will contributeYou will:Prepare short and long-term end-to-end supply chain plans for items produced internally and externally for further review and approvalsManage, coach and develop a teamMeet your KPIs including (but not limited to) meeting or exceeding customer fill rate, delivering finished goods inventories at or below target levels and meeting waste objectivesWork closely with internal and external manufacturing, marketing, sales, materials, and replenishment functions to deliver the category's goalsDeliver performance against approved master and detailed schedules and long-range plans (including capacity considerations) and material requirement plans using system toolsBe part of the construction of the supply review and escalating issuesSupport and implement improvements in the planning arena to improve customer fill rate, inventory targets and waste reduction to meet company KPIs Participate in and/or lead supply review meetingsWhat you will bringA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:Comprehensive supply chain, economic, financial or logistics experience and strong business acumen ideally within an FMCG/CPG environmentOpen to learn new ways of working and willing to be hands-on in using data and systemsExperience in driving supply review and participation in an IBP cycleAble to influence cross-functional teams, working on the key priorities and improving the planAble to build effective teamsKnowledgeable about leading practice supply planning and end-to-end supply chain conceptsExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and verbal and written communication skillsMore about this roleKey areas for role to cover:Drive improved supplier relationship management within ISC through:Lead inbound material supply of packaging & raw materialsUpstream supply reviews with key suppliers strengthening capacity management & processDrive an enhanced supplier relationship, partnering closely with procurementProcess improvement, driving digitalisation for E2E decision making, agility & resilienceExperience/background:Procurement or supplier relationship experience [required]Stakeholder management within complex structures [required]Knowledgeable of IBP, leading teams and IBP process [required]Supply Planning management [preferred]FMCG/Pharma/Manufacturing experience [preferred]Experience digitalising data exchanges in the E2E Supply Chain [preferred]________________________________________________________________________________We celebrate diversity, so if you require any adjustment to take part in our hiring process, let us know and we will work with you to help remove barriers and make the process more accessible. You never have to disclose more than you're comfortable with - just tell us what you need. Please see the details on our dedicated D&I careers page www.mondelezinternational.com/united-kingdom/diversity-inclusion/.The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryMondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with mouth-watering iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita, LU and Ritz biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Green & Blacks, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Philadelphia and Dairylea cheese; and Maynards Bassetts, Trebor and Trident gums. Our more than 80,000 colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.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 TypeRegularSupply Planning (MPS - scheduling - MRP)Customer Service & Logistics