Job Description

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This is a role in the Commercial E2E Organization that will support the Consumption-based forecast for Confections and own the Post-CDR views for IBP.

You will oversee the development of the consumption, untracked and inventory forecasts for Confections for the Demand Planning team over a rolling 2 Year horizon. You will leverage your expertise and macro-view perspective to lead the Confections Demand Planning Team in creating a forecast and supporting information (e.g. Cx bridge) for the demand review process.

You will also lead the LTCP Forecasting process for Confectionery by maintaining the functionality of LTCP forecast files, supporting the Confections Demand Leads in their forecast updates and validating the output to be used in long-term capacity analyses.

This role will also support business-wide data collection and reporting needs for the Demand Forecasting tool BUDDI and its reporting arm, BUDDIBOARD.  Incorporating the latest Category calls, Cx $$/Lb inputs and GR/Lb inputs are examples of some of the needs.

This role reports into the Consumption and Category Rack-Up Lead.

The right candidate is highly data-driven and results-oriented, thinks strategically, builds trust and relationships, and is a strong communicator.  This person will need to be able to manage high complexity seamlessly, and drive accuracy through macro assumptions/insights. We are looking for someone who can be a master of execution and project management, ensuring that deadlines are met across forecasting.  The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and instinctive, with a natural ability to solve problems and seek new information.

Main Responsibilities

Cross-functional collaboration, management and Influence on inputs and planning assumptions

Forecast Collaboration

Assist the team with Consumption-based Forecasting for the Confectionery Categories and partner with Sales, RGM, Commercial/Growth, Demand Planning, and Finance to include key planning inputs that drive the Consumption ForecastUnderstand insights from Commercial Insights and Analytics teams for the Category Growth Assumptions and also competitive results that could impact the consumption forecast

Forecast Management

Drive key IBP and supporting process steps in the monthly process to continuously update and validate planning assumptions and provide input and challenges to the teamApply a net change approach, tracking changes in planning assumptions each monthUse the Mondelez business driver methodology to communicate the forecast, changes month over month and changes versus key benchmarks (AC/Financial forecasts)

Forecast Influence

Remain an unbiased voice in the face of business pressuresIdentify risks and opportunities to the forecast, provide business recommendations and collaborate on gap closing opportunities, influencing leadership as needed in order to pursue sufficient gap closing activity

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

Minimum 6 years of experience in Supply Chain / Customer Service & Logistics/Marketing

Minimum 3 years of experience in Planning (Sales/Demand/Supply) with a strong understanding of consumption forecasting (Nielsen or IRI)

What extra ingredients you will bring:

Strong working knowledge of Integrated Business Planning process

Strong business acumen and ability to see the big picture

Excellent influencing and interpersonal savviness, with ability to tailor messages to different audiences

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Job specific requirements:

Ability to work and drive decision-making in an incredibly fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous work environment with action-orientation and drive

Possess extreme attention to detail, a sense of urgency, reliability, and commitment to mastering your work

Demonstrates strong judgment in decision making and has exceptional time management and prioritization skills

Travel requirements:

Less than 10% travel

Salary:

The base salary range for this position is $106,300 to $141,900; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. 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/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.

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Job Type

Regular

Demand Planning

Customer Service & Logistics