Are 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 an Inventory & Waste Manager to lead our European Inventory Planning team and improvement agenda. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in achieving year-on-year sustainable improvements in inventory, driving inventory strategy and safeguarding cash flow across our European operation.
How you will contribute:
- End-to-End Inventory Target Setting & Coordination:
- Lead the comprehensive inventory target setting and coordination process.
- Ensure budget and target updates align with Finance, including deviation monitoring, analysis, and bridges.
- Robust Inventory Governance & Compliance:
- Manage the Monthly Inventory Governance meeting, ensuring timely completion of actions across all stakeholders.
- Own stock boundary settings, including static/dynamic updates and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance of inventory control, including target signoffs & adherence. Present any variations outside tolerance to relevant IBP forums for sign-off.
- Capability Building & Process Optimisation:
- Lead the Inventory Optimisation Programme for Europe, delivering structured year on year improvements.
- Implement Inventory segmentation in line with the E2E framework to deliver agile and focused inventory performance.
- Lead the Team:
- Manage and lead a direct team of Central Inventory Managers with dotted line responsibility into the Business Unit Inventory teams.
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Progressive experience in inventory management, supply chain planning, or a highly analytical role within a complex, global organisation.
- Demonstrated track record of driving significant and sustainable improvements in inventory metrics (e.g., DIOH, working capital).
- Deep expertise in end-to-end supply chain processes, inventory drivers, and their financial implications.
- Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation.
- Strong command of SAP APO (SNP, PPDS) and ECC; experience with BOTs or automation tools is a plus.
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging effectively at all organizational levels.
- Proven ability to establish and manage robust governance frameworks and ensure compliance.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive, problem-solving mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
More about this role
Work schedule: 100%
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available
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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.
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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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What We Do
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture
Why Work With Us
We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.
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