Supply Chain Business Development Director

Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.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.What You Will DoStrategic Planning & Network OptimizationPartner with site leadership to develop and execute the site strategy and plant roadmap, integrating innovation and renovation plans into long-term supply plansLead network design and optimization, including long-term capacity planning and multi-year scenario modeling to identify investment, divestment, plant consolidation, and greenfield opportunitiesProvide strategic thought leadership through scenario brainstorming, identification of project interdependencies, best practice sharing, and structured output review with senior stakeholdersDevelop 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 chainServe as the key interface between Category, Commercial, Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to align priorities and drive decisionsLead capacity and sourcing assessments to address current and future supply and demand gapsSupport the development of the site CAPEX budget in partnership with Engineering, ensuring bottom-up capital planning and prioritizationInnovation & Commercialization (I2M / IIM)Lead the end-to-end commercialization of new innovation, from concept through to market launchOwn and drive the Innovation-to-Market (I2M) and Initiative & Innovation Management (IIM) process at the site or cluster levelLead project verification and design reviews (DR4–DR7), ensuring all site readiness milestones are metEnsure effective planning and execution of change as it relates to new and existing products, packaging, and processesLead site post-project evaluations and communicate outcomes to key stakeholdersProject Execution & GovernanceDrive 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 plansIdentify, assess, and mitigate project-level risks; escalate to leaders as neededProvide regular project reporting and status updates through scorecards, status reports, and stakeholder review meetingsConfirm project completion, quality, and readiness to go liveOngoing Business Simplification & ProductivityCollaborate across functions and bakeries to continuously improve processes, deliver productivity, and support new product commercializationIntegrate the overall site change management agenda to maintain service levels while delivering projectsManage ongoing reprioritization and de-complexity initiativesEnsure execution of regional and global menu cards and that manufacturing hurdle rates are metProductivity Own Productivity delivery for your pillar including in-year NP deliverables and future year pipeline sufficiency developmentSupport delivery of the site productivity and continuous improvement agendaStakeholder ManagementOwn relationships with x-functional teams and manufacturing sites, ensuring quality assurance across all phases of project deliveryManage and influence stakeholders from tactical execution level through steering committee, driving alignment and effective decision-makingTeam Leadership & Capability BuildingBuild high-performing, cross-functional teams across internal and external partnersWe are looking for a technically strong leader — ideally with an engineering background and manufacturing experience — who combines operational depth with the commercial acumen and entrepreneurial drive to deliver transformation and step-change results.Experience & BackgroundTechnical or engineering degree (or equivalent experience) with a strong foundation in manufacturing, process engineering, or supply chain operationsSignificant hands-on manufacturing experience in a CPG or FMCG environment — with a deep understanding of plant operations, process improvement, and technical problem-solvingProven experience in supply chain operations, program/project management, or strategyDemonstrated experience in network design, capacity planning, and multi-year scenario modeling — including investment, divestment, consolidation, and greenfield analysisDemonstrated experience in commercializing new products or innovations — from pipeline development through to launch executionTrack record of driving transformation and step-change improvements — not just incremental gains — through cross-functional collaboration and strategic executionTrack record of developing and implementing growth and/or productivity strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teamsStrong 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 deliveryTechnical SkillsWorking knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), 5S, LEAN, and Six Sigma tools and methodologiesProficiency 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 analysisKnowledge of relevant business processes and supporting technology solutions (ERP, MES, etc.)Leadership & MindsetEntrepreneurial and transformation-oriented mindset — able to identify growth opportunities, challenge the status quo, and drive step-change results with a bias for actionStrong business acumen — understands how engineering and supply chain decisions translate into commercial outcomes and category growthExcellent communication skills (verbal and written) — able to engage effectively from shop floor to executive steering committeeStrong stakeholder management and ability to positively influence decision-making across functions and levelsStrategic thinker with the ability to excel in leading tactical, hands-on programsDemonstrated coaching and team-building capabilitiesStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organizationSalary and Benefits: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.Country to country Relocation support available through our Global Mobility PoliciesBusiness Unit SummaryThe United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance.For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job TypeRegularProject and Program ManagementBusiness CapabilitySummaryLocation: East Hanover, New Jersey, United StatesType: Full time