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.

You will be responsible for supporting all Logistics and Materials Management processes within the Plant according to an Integrated Lean Six Sigma culture enabling achievement of the required production volume and eliminating loss. You will meet or exceed related KPI’s in compliance with the Manufacturing foundations and standards (safety & quality) and satisfying internal & external customer needs.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Manage the team for optimizing Operational assets and workforce scheduling to meet production/ distribution/ customer requirements, including production & material planning, material planning & movement, warehousing and RM/PM & finished goods inventory management

• Lead end to end Supply Network pillar, as part of Integrated Lean 6 sigma journey, to identify supply chain losses and develop & implement a road map to deliver best in class goals for cost, cash & service and loss elimination in line with the Mondelēz International Supply Chain strategy.

• Be responsible for Plant Warehouse and Re-Packing operations (internal & external) performance and delivery KPI’s.

• Be accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the team responsible for identifying and implementing critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and build capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future.

• Interface with key stakeholders internally & externally to develop and maintain effective relationships, align priorities in order to deliver the company objectives and goals and maintain 100% compliance to standards, policies and local legal laws. `

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Strong operational & supply chain experience in FMCG/CPG industry with experience in TPM-Total productive maintenance or 5s or LEAN or 6 sigma tools and concepts, Safety & GMP standards

• Strong financial & business acumen, project management skills

• Knowledge of Material & Production planning & inventory control, Warehouse, Material movement.

• Excellent communication (verbal & written), coaching, and leadership skills in a team-based environment.

• Demonstrated abilities in analytics, problem solving and team building

What you will bring

• Familiarity of 3PL and integrated business processes

More about this role

The PPL Manager role sets the planning and logistics agenda for the site to ensure that the suppliers of raw, packaging, and indirect materials are aligned to the business’s plans and consumer demand is met with the right products and timeously.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible and accountable for production and capacity planning for the site in line with sales forecast

• Manage warehousing of raw, indirect and packaging materials

• Manage finished goods stock and ensure effective and efficient transportation

• Control inventories of raw, indirect and packaging materials to define obsolete materials

• Provide Finance with accurate stock reporting and value of the reserves in accordance with relevant guidelines

• Optimize the process and execution of materials changes without impact on finished goods price in cooperation with Business Development function.

• Ensure cost-efficient, timely and quality transportation of raw, packaging and indirect materials within the plant

• Manage the claim and damages caused during transportation

• Ensure compliance with all internal guidelines and external regulations.

• Manage Plant Planning and Logistics Team by leading, coaching and guiding colleagues, providing the team with relevant information, and supporting development.

• Liaise with other functions (e.g. QA, Procurement, Customer Service, Production and Sales to ensure alignment of activities

Job specific requirements:

• Logistics, Engineering, Commerce Degree or related.

• Experience in project management

• Minimum of 5-8 years logistics/planning experience, with demonstrated experience in inbound logistics

• Experience in the FMCG/CPG industry is advantageous

• Knowledge and experience utilizing SAP systems

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets. The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne. The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.

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.

Job Type

Regular

Manufacturing support

Manufacturing

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 life's 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.

Join us and Make It An Opportunity!

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.