Director, Supply Chain Project & Program Mgt, Portfolio
Mondelēz International
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Mondelēz International seeks a Supply Chain Business Development Director with a strong technical and engineering foundation, hands-on manufacturing experience, and a business mindset to drive transformation across the supply chain network. The role sits at the intersection of engineering, operations, and business strategy, delivering end-to-end innovation initiatives from concept to market.
The ideal candidate brings experience in manufacturing operations, program management, and strategic
Qualifications
- Technical or engineering degree with strong foundation in manufacturing or supply chain operations.
- Significant hands-on manufacturing experience in a CPG/FMCG environment.
- Proven experience in supply chain operations, program/project management or strategy.
- Experience in network design, capacity planning, and multi-year scenario modeling.
- Experience in commercializing new products or innovations from pipeline to launch.
- Track record of driving transformation through cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute site strategy and plant roadmap with leadership.
- Lead network design, capacity planning and multi-year scenario modeling.
- Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing to align value chain priorities.
- Drive end-to-end commercialization of new innovations from concept to market launch.
- Oversee project budgets, timelines, and risk management; report progress regularly.
- Lead site productivity initiatives and post-project evaluations.
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We are looking for a Supply Chain Business Development Director who brings a strong technical and engineering foundation, hands‑on manufacturing experience, and the business mindset to drive transformation and step changes across our supply chain network.
This role sits at the intersection of engineering, operations, and business strategy — driving end‑to‑end delivery of innovation and renovation initiatives from concept through commercialization. The ideal candidate is a technically grounded leader who can leverage deep knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain to unlock growth, challenge the status quo, and deliver meaningful change at scale.
If you come from a background in Supply Chain Operations, Engineering, Program/Project Management, or Strategy with the required technical foundation, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape how we bring new products and capabilities to market.
- Partner with site leadership to develop and execute the site strategy and plant roadmap, integrating innovation and renovation plans into long‑term supply plans
- Lead network design and optimization, including long‑term capacity planning and multi‑year scenario modeling to identify investment, divestment, plant consolidation, and greenfield opportunities
- Provide strategic thought leadership through scenario brainstorming, identification of project interdependencies, best practice sharing, and structured output review with senior stakeholders
- Develop and implement growth and productivity strategies in close collaboration with cross‑functional teams including Commercial, Finance, R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing — ensuring alignment across the full value chain
- Serve as the key interface between Category, Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to align priorities and drive decisions
- Lead capacity and sourcing assessments to address current and future supply and demand gaps
- Support the development of the site CAPEX budget in partnership with Engineering, ensuring bottom‑up capital planning and prioritization
- Lead the end‑to‑end commercialization of new innovation, from concept through to market launch
- Own and drive the Innovation‑to‑Market (I2M) and Initiative & Innovation Management (IIM) process at the site or cluster level
- Lead project verification and design reviews (DR4–DR7), ensuring all site readiness milestones are met
- Ensure effective planning and execution of change as it relates to new and existing products, packaging, and processes
- Lead site post‑project evaluations and communicate outcomes to key stakeholders
- Drive consistency and quality in project execution using appropriate methodologies and tools (e.g., LEAN, Six Sigma, Agile, Stage‑Gate)
- Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, and resource plans
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project‑level risks; elevate to leaders as needed
- Provide regular project reporting and status updates through scorecards, status reports, and stakeholder review meetings
- Confirm project completion, quality, and readiness to go live
- Collaborate across functions and bakeries to continuously improve processes, deliver productivity, and support new product commercialization
- Integrate the overall site change management agenda to maintain service levels while delivering projects
- Manage ongoing reprioritization and de‑complexity initiatives
- Ensure execution of regional and global menu cards and that manufacturing hurdle rates are met
- Own Productivity delivery for your pillar including in‑year NP deliverables and future year pipeline sufficiency development
- Support delivery of the site productivity and continuous improvement agenda
- Own relationships with cross‑functional teams and manufacturing sites, ensuring quality assurance across all phases of project delivery
- Manage and influence stakeholders from tactical execution level through steering committee, driving alignment and effective decision‑making
Build high‑performing, cross‑functional teams across internal and external partners
- Technical or engineering degree (or equivalent experience) with a strong foundation in manufacturing, process engineering, or supply chain operations
- Significant hands‑on manufacturing experience in a CPG or FMCG environment — with a deep understanding of plant operations, process improvement, and technical problem‑solving
- Proven experience in supply chain operations, program/project management, or strategy
- Demonstrated experience in network design, capacity planning, and multi‑year scenario modeling — including investment, divestment, consolidation, and greenfield analysis
- Demonstrated experience in commercializing new products or innovations — from pipeline development through to launch execution
- Track record of driving transformation and step‑change improvements — not just incremental gains — through cross‑functional collaboration and strategic execution
- Track record of developing and implementing growth and/or productivity strategies in collaboration with cross‑functional teams
- Strong understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain and manufacturing processes, including commercialization (I2M or equivalent)
- Familiarity with capital budgeting, resource planning, and financial aspects of project delivery
- Working knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), 5S, LEAN, and Six Sigma tools and methodologies
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Stage‑Gate, Agile, MS Project, or equivalent)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights — including scenario modeling and financial analysis
- Knowledge of relevant business processes and supporting technology solutions (ERP, MES, etc.)
- Entrepreneurial and transformation‑oriented mindset — able to identify growth opportunities, challenge the status quo, and drive step‑change results with a bias for action
- Strong business acumen — understands how engineering and supply chain decisions translate into commercial outcomes and category growth
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) — able to engage effectively from shop floor to executive steering committee
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to positively influence decision‑making across functions and levels
- Strategic thinker with the ability to excel in leading tactical, hands‑on programs
- Demonstrated coaching and team‑building capabilities
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization
The base salary range for this position is $142,700 to $235,455; 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 and eligibility to participate in our long‑term incentive program. 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.
Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy
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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