Associate Manager, Shopper Merchandising Solutions

Mondelēz International; East Hanover (NJ); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Mondelēz International is seeking an Associate Manager, Shopper Merchandising Solutions to lead in-store marketing programs, POS, displays, and shippers aligned with our national and customer strategies. You will own end-to-end planning cycles and manage budgets, vendor relationships, and production timelines.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience in pre-pack display design and strong Excel proficiency, with a collaborative, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Packaging, or Graphic Design preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in pre-pack display design, production, process and materials.
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track all financial implications of display programming on the company P&L.
• Oversee display, PRD and shipper development including vendor briefs and structure.
• Establish program budgets and feasibility including margin/ROI analysis.
• Lead bid processes and RFPs for new structure designs as needed.
• Coordinate Demand Planning inputs and address oversell/undersell issues.
• Coordinate production timing and third-party vendor management and timelines.
• Manage finished goods inventory levels based on program sell-through and windows.
• Oversee graphic design development and final graphics delivery for in-store marketing commitments.
• Develop and publish sales materials for the national PPD/Shipper calendar.

Skills

Vendor & project management

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Problem solving & collaboration

P&L understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Packaging, or Graphic Design

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

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.

The Associate Manager, Shopper Merchandising Solutions brings our brands to life in the shopping environment by developing high-impact, cost-effective, in-store marketing, pre-pack display and point of buying materials consistent with Mondelez Global NA business strategies. You will be completely involved in end-to-end business planning cycles, participating in the annual planning of the national and customer specific POS, Display, PPD / shipper calendar, and the management of financial and product supply information related to these calendars.

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.

The Associate Manager, Shopper Merchandising Solutions brings our brands to life in the shopping environment by developing high-impact, cost-effective, in-store marketing, pre-pack display and point of buying materials consistent with Mondelez Global NA business strategies. You will be completely involved in end-to-end business planning cycles, participating in the annual planning of the national and customer specific POS, Display, PPD / shipper calendar, and the management of financial and product supply information related to these calendars.

This position is the business owner and project manager for all PRD & shipper programs for their assigned product categories.

How You Will Contribute

You will:

• Manage & track all aspects of financial implications display programming has to company P&L
• Manage all aspects of the display, PRD & shipper development process including vendor briefings and the development of the display, PPD / Shipper structure
• Establish program financial budgets and feasibility, including margin and / or ROI analysis
• Manage required 2 bid procurement pricing process and RFPs as necessary for new structure designs
• Manage Demand Planning forecast inputs, including researching oversell/undersell issues
• Co-manage the Critical Path production timeline and 3rd party vendor management process, including determine production timing and quantity
• Co-manage finished goods inventory levels based on program sell through and program windows
• Co-manage the graphic design development and approval process, ensuring final graphics deliver on in-store marketing commitments
• Develop and publish all necessary sales material related to the national PPD / Shipper calendar

What You Will Bring

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

• Vendor & project management capabilities
• Strong Written & verbal communication skills which can influence and motivate colleagues at multiple levels in the company
• Effective time management skills with a focus on organizing and prioritizing workloads, including charting and directing timelines
• Problem solving & collaboration skills with the ability to demonstrate initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to understand P&L to determine feasibility of projects

More About This Role

Internal and external stakeholders:

• Trade Marketing: Weekly Interaction
• Sales: Daily Interaction
• Brand Management: Weekly Interactions
• National Production Planners: Daily Interaction
• Merchandising Manager Budget & Investment Planning: Daily Interaction
• Product Supply / Demand Planning Managers: Weekly Interaction
• Shopper Marketing Managers: Weekly Interaction
• Vendor Representatives: Daily Interactions

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Packaging, or Graphic Design preferred.

Job specific requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in pre-pack display design, production, process, and materials, ideally in the CPG industry.
• Advanced MS Office Skills, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated expertise in reading and understanding die lines, print specifications, and paperboard types & specifications.
• Understanding of proper use of multiple print material substrates.
• Knowledge of multiple material production processes and general knowledge of graphics and shopper communication development required.

Travel requirements:

Minimal.

Work schedule:

This is a full-time hybrid position based at our U.S. HQ office in East Hanover, NJ.

Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and 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 International offers the following 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. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

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 Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. 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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Job Type

Regular

Category Planning & Activation

Sales