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Mondelēz International · 23 hours ago

Senior Business Development Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$137K/yr - $189K/yr

5+ years exp

Mondelēz International is a leading company in the snacking industry, seeking a Senior Business Development Manager. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end business development strategy and project management for selected brands within the Biscuit Category, focusing on innovation and productivity related projects.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

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

Leads Project Development / Execution: 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 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

Qualification

Operational ExperienceManufacturing ProcessesProject ManagementLEANSix SigmaChange ManagementCommercialization ProcessCoaching SkillsTeam BuildingAnalytical SkillsStrategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

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