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Director, Supply Chain Project & Program Mgt, Portfolio


Job Location:

East Hanover, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 142700 - 235455
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

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 a Supply Chain Business Development Director who brings astrong technical and engineering foundation hands-onmanufacturing experience and thebusiness mindset to drive transformation and step changesacross 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 inSupply 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 Do

Strategic Planning & Network Optimization

Partner with site leadership to develop and execute the site strategy and plant roadmap integrating innovation and renovation plans into long-term supply plans

Lead network design and optimization including long-term capacity planning and multi-year scenario modeling to identify investment divestment plant consolidation and greenfield opportunities

Provide strategic thought leadership through scenario brainstorming identification of project interdependencies best practice sharing and structured output review with senior stakeholders

Develop 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 chain

Serve as the key interface between Category Commercial Engineering Manufacturing and R&D teams to align priorities and drive decisions

Lead capacity and sourcing assessments to address current and future supply and demand gaps

Support the development of the site CAPEX budget in partnership with Engineering ensuring bottom-up capital planning and prioritization

Innovation & Commercialization (I2M / IIM)

Lead the end-to-end commercialization of new innovation from concept through to market launch

Own and drive the Innovation-to-Market (I2M) and Initiative & Innovation Management (IIM) process at the site or cluster level

Lead project verification and design reviews (DR4DR7) ensuring all site readiness milestones are met

Ensure effective planning and execution of change as it relates to new and existing products packaging and processes

Lead site post-project evaluations and communicate outcomes to key stakeholders

Project Execution & Governance

Drive 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 plans

Identify assess and mitigate project-level risks; escalate to leaders as needed

Provide regular project reporting and status updates through scorecards status reports and stakeholder review meetings

Confirm project completion quality and readiness to go live

Ongoing Business Simplification & Productivity

Collaborate across functions and bakeries to continuously improve processes deliver productivity and support new product commercialization

Integrate the overall site change management agenda to maintain service levels while delivering projects

Manage ongoing reprioritization and de-complexity initiatives

Ensure execution of regional and global menu cards and that manufacturing hurdle rates are met

Productivity

Own Productivity delivery for your pillar including in-year NP deliverables and future year pipeline sufficiency development

Support delivery of the site productivity and continuous improvement agenda

Stakeholder Management

Own relationships with x-functional teams and manufacturing sites ensuring quality assurance across all phases of project delivery

Manage and influence stakeholders from tactical execution level through steering committee driving alignment and effective decision-making

Team Leadership & Capability Building

Build high-performing cross-functional teams across internal and external partners

More about this role

Experience & Background

Technical or engineering degree(or equivalent experience) with a strong foundation in manufacturing process engineering or supply chain operations

Significant hands-on manufacturing experiencein a CPG or FMCG environment with a deep understanding of plant operations process improvement and technical problem-solving

Proven experience insupply chain operations program/project management or strategy

Demonstrated experience innetwork design capacity planning and multi-year scenario modeling including investment divestment consolidation and greenfield analysis

Demonstrated experience incommercializing new products or innovations from pipeline development through to launch execution

Track record ofdriving transformation and step-change improvements not just incremental gains through cross-functional collaboration and strategic execution

Track record ofdeveloping and implementing growth and/or productivity strategiesin collaboration with cross-functional teams

Strong 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 delivery

Technical Skills

Working knowledge ofTPM (Total Productive Maintenance) 5S LEAN and Six Sigmatools and methodologies

Proficiency 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 analysis

Knowledge of relevant business processes and supporting technology solutions (ERP MES etc.)

Leadership & Mindset

Entrepreneurial and transformation-oriented mindset able to identify growth opportunities challenge the status quo and drive step-change results with a bias for action

Strong business acumen understands how engineering and supply chain decisions translate into commercial outcomes and category growth

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) able to engage effectively from shop floor to executive steering committee

Strong stakeholder management and ability to positively influence decision-making across functions and levels

Strategic thinker with the ability to excel in leading tactical hands-on programs

Demonstrated coaching and team-building capabilities

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $142700 to $235455; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience skills education and 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.

Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

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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Job Type

Regular

Project and Program Management

Business Capability

Required Experience:

Director


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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

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