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The Project Specialist, Product Change Management role in Mondelēz organisational structure is responsible for managing product/business change initiatives e.g product geographical expansion to new markets, pack change, limited edition, productivity and quality improvements - from project initiation through to implementation & launch. This role is cross-category for Chocolate, Candy and Bakery, giving you a unique chance to work with such brands as Milka, Cadbury, Toblerone, Marabou, Daim, Prince Polo, Cote d'Or, Mirabell, Halls, Grenade, TUC, Oreo, 7Days, etc.
This role interfaces extensively with Consumer Marketing, Category Development / Business Planning, Demand Fulfillment Analyst, Order To Cash experts, Supply Planning, Business Development, Finance, RD&Q, Quality, Legal, Consumer Insights and all functions within Global Supply Chain (Procurement, Artwork Agency, Manufacturing and Customer Service and Logistics), to deliver projects within the specified time, cost and quality parameters.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Project planning: facilitation of the definition of project scopes, goals, tasks and resource (people and cost) requirements
- Cross-functional project team management: identifying and engaging cross-functional representatives, forming a team to deliver a project brief
- Monitoring project progress from the initial stage to the launch and providing corrective actions, accelerating or stopping the project if the business need exists
- Ensuring that project scope and timing take into consideration minimising waste (raw, pack or finished goods) and unwanted complexity (utilising existing asset platforms, SKU proliferation) to the business system
- Ensuring correct Product Labelling Specifications (PLS) handling, Artwork process coordination
- Collaborating on action plans to manage I2M interdependencies effectively.
What you need to be successful:
- Project Management experience and knowledge, preferably in New Product Launches or Product Change
- Working knowledge of the supply chain and basic supply chain principles is an advantage
- Qualifications - degree level or equivalent, Project Management qualification an advantage
- FMCG experience is a benefit
- Ability to demonstrate strong meeting management, advanced facilitation and communication skills across a broad range of stakeholders
- Strong initiative in problem-solving, framing alternative solutions, and driving delivery
- Process-oriented - ability to monitor, measure, and report
- Multitasking and the ability to manage ambiguity
- High level of experience with computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.
- Experience or eagerness to develop in team management will be a plus.
What we offer:
As a PCM Specialist, you will have various exciting possibilities for growth in our Company, both vertical and lateral. Your next potential role in the team could be Project Manager and after that, Senior Project Manager. As a Project Senior Specialist, you will get experience in working with different departments and have an amazing opportunity to get to know different parts of Company. After experiencing Project Management roles, many of our employees have the opportunity to move into other functions like Procurement, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Marketing and more.
The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.
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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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
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