Director, Customer Supply Chain – East Region
East Hanover, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.
As Customer Supply Chain Director you will be the strategic bridge between our business and our customers driving collaboration elevating service performance building partnerships and define the strategy that fuels long-term growth.
Key Focus Areas:Strategic Leadership KPI Performance (CFR and On-Time) Customer Collaboration Cross-functional Influence Team Development
How you will contribute
You will:
- Lead and direct all aspects of Customer Supply Chain activities for assigned customers including creating an aligned strategy with Sales leadership and ensuring execution processes are established to deliver consistent reliable service throughout the supply chain
- Own key strategic initiatives including Efficiency Bracket Pricing Customer Backhaul VMI On-Shelf Availability Efficiency Programs and Fines & Deductions management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for daily interaction and communication with Sales Executives Customer Executives Supply Chain Leadership and all functions that impact service delivery
- Ensure implementation of the operational components of customer strategies driving clear communication on issues recovery plans and long-term opportunities
- Engage Senior (VP-level) internal and customer stakeholders to drive long-term strategic partnerships
- Develop sponsor and implement service improvement initiatives with customers including joint value creation programs identified through collaborative planning
- Act as the voice of the customer in all supply chain decisions ensuring customer needs are represented across internal functions
- Develop and sponsor projects to deliver revenue and P&L targets applying end-to-end thinking across customer programs fines and productivity initiatives
- Drive effective cross-functional communication among stakeholders including Sales Logistics Operations Demand Planning Product Supply and external partners
- Achieve KPI targets including customer service levels invoice accuracy overdues and deductions through effective process design and execution
- Build and lead a high-performing team by developing coaching delegating and creating growth opportunities that advance both individual careers and the business agenda
- Focus on account- and channel-specific initiatives in efficient replenishment and on-shelf availability
What you will bring:
Strategic Agility: Anticipates future trends and translates them into actionable supply chain strategies that create competitive advantage
Customer Focus: Builds deep customer relationships and consistently advocates for the customers perspective in internal decision-making
Business Acumen: Understands the financial and commercial drivers of the business and connects supply chain performance to P&L outcomes
Building Effective Teams: Brings an HPO mindset to team leadership setting clear expectations driving accountability and creating an inclusive environment where team members are empowered to grow collaborate and consistently deliver results.
Interpersonal Skills
Exceptional communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels both internally and externally
Strong commercial acumen with a customer-first mindset
Technical Skills
Proficiency in SAP and related supply chain information systems
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Experience with process design and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Job specific requirements:
- 10 years of progressive experience in Customer Supply Chain CS&L or a related supply chain function
- 5 years of experience managing and developing teams including direct reports at the manager level
- Demonstrated experience working with large retail customers (e.g. mass grocery club or drug channel) in a customer-facing supply chain or account management capacity
- Proven track record of delivering against KPIs and driving measurable service improvements
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across Sales Customer Service Logistics Demand Planning and Warehousing
- Familiarity with supply chain programs such as VMI CPFR or On-Shelf Availability frameworks
Education Requirement
Bachelors degree required preferably in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Logistics or a related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here we produce 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 brandsincluding 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 for assistance.
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Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. 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. ... View more