Supply Chain Strategy and Transformation Manager (Business Development Manager)

Job Description This role supports and manages the end-to-end business development strategy and project management within the NA Ventures category, focusing on innovation, productivity, and supply chain strategy initiatives in North America. The aim is to optimize category resources and realize maximum benefits through cross‑functional program synergies across the NA Ventures portfolio. How You Will Contribute Oversee manufacturing sourcing and capacity management for innovation and productivity projects, including strategic deployment of capital initiatives from concept to commercialization. Ensure effective team engagement, review project timelines and costs, facilitate mitigation plans, and manage communication. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—Marketing, R&D, Finance, Quality, Planning, Engineering, and Operations—to ensure seamless project execution. Act as the single point of contact for cross‑functional partners beyond Supply Chain for the execution of innovation and productivity projects, serving as the primary source of internal and external information and the key interface between Category, Engineering, Manufacturing, and R&D. Provide updates to leadership, project sponsors, and stakeholders on progress, cost management, next steps, and sponsor needs; elevate concerns, report facts, define options, and recommend actions. Lead internal feasibility assessments during the first project gate, build the business case supporting the commercial team’s strategic agenda, define network capability (capacity/technology) and associated capital. Manage and deliver assigned financial targets, including capital projects, trial activities, and start‑up expenses, while supporting resource and funding prioritization; drive COGS development and ensure alignment between the category team and operations. Support execution of the productivity pipeline to meet annual targets. Support Business and Manufacturing Systems initiatives and continue improving the commercialization process through collaboration and best‑practice sharing. What You Will Bring Project Management experience Strategic capabilities and business acumen Drive for results with a sense of urgency Building and strengthening relationships Managing through ambiguity Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills Ability to influence senior leadership Influential leader with genuine interest in people/team development Job Specific Requirements Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects in Consumer Products Minimum 5 years of experience in Engineering, Production, or Research & Development Knowledge of basic marketing, finance, product supply, and procurement principles Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, innovation stage‑gate governance, commercialization process, agile project management, and capital‑expenditure business case writing Education Requirement Bachelor’s degree required. Travel Requirements 25–30% travel. This role is hybrid, based at our East Hanover office, and requires three days onsite per week. Salary and Benefits The base salary range is $109,000 to $149,875, depending on experience, skills, education, and location. In addition to base salary, the position is eligible for a competitive bonus program based on performance and company results. Benefits include 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 benefits have eligibility requirements; many are subsidized or fully paid by the company. No relocation support is available. Business Unit Summary The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family, with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. We produce household favorites like Oreo, Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins, Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products, ensuring they are close to consumers nationwide. Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing protection for Veterans and 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 in the application process may contact View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Job Type Regular. Project and Program Management, Business Capability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mondelēz International