The Project Senior Specialist, Product Change (Toblerone, WTR) role in Mondelēz organizational structure is responsible for project managing business change initiatives – for example product innovation , pack change , quality improvement , limited edition - from project initiation through to implementation & launch.
This role interfaces extensively with Consumer Marketing, Customer Development / Business Planning, Finance, RD&Q, Quality, Legal, Consumer Insights and all functions within Global Supply Chain (Procurement, Artwork Agency, Manufacturing and Customer Service and Logistics), to deliver projects within the specified time, cost and quality parameters.
Project planning : facilitation of the definition of project scopes, goals, tasks and resource (people and cost) requirements;
Cross-functional project team management ; identifying and engaging cross functional representatives forming a team to deliver the project brief
Monitoring project progress and provide corrective action if necessary.
Maintaining project documentation and reporting to communicate clear status of projects, key timings, issues & risks
Maintaining quality communication with all functions engaged in the project, including raising profile of projects through representation of projects at senior forums
Ensuring that project scopes and timing take into consideration minimizing waste (raw, pack write-offs) and unwanted complexity (utilizing existing asset platforms, SKU proliferation) to the business system
Ensuring correct Product Labeling Specifications (PLS) handling, Artwork process coordination and Co packing handling.
Project Management experience and knowledge, preferably New Product Launches or Product Change
Working knowledge of the supply chain and basic supply chain principles is an advantage
Qualifications – degree level or equivalent, Project Management qualification an advantage
FMCG experience is a benefit
Ability to demonstrate strong meetings management, advanced facilitation and communication skills across a broad range of stakeholders
Strong initiative to problem solving and framing alternative solutions and driving delivery
Process oriented – ability to monitor, measure, report
High level of experience with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.
Experience or eagerness to develop in team management will be a plus
As a Project Senior Specialist, you will have various exciting possibilities of growth in our Company, both vertical and lateral. Your next potential role in the team could be Project Manager and after that, Senior Project Manager. As a Project Senior Specialist, you will get experience in working with different departments and have amazing opportunity to get to know different parts of Company. After experiencing Project Management roles, many of our employees have the opportunity to move to different functions like procurement, supply planning, demand planning, marketing and more.
No Relocation support available
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
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.
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish lifes moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
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Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.