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Mondelez International Contract Packing Development Manager UK&I (16 Month Fixed Term Contract) in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.
The Northern Europe Customisation team is responsible for the development of all co-packed products for the UK/I & Nordic markets. This role is responsible for managing the administration and delivery of projects to develop new co-packed SKUsfor the UK&I. Alongisde project management and development, the team are responsible for implementing harmonisation across processes, suppliers and display structures; and work to fulfil a significant productivity plan and pipeline for coming years.
How you will contribute
You will:
Manage the delivery of new co-pack SKUs for the UK&I market within I2M projects on time and in full considering costs and quality
Brief packaging suppliers on marketing needs for co-packed displays. Collaboratively, develop displays that achieve marketing objectives while meeting customer guidelines and delivering required profitability whilst supporting sustainability and harmonisation metrics.
Work with creative agencies to develop impactful and retailer approved artworks for co-pack displays
Support the creation and listing of co-packed SKUs in Mondelez systems through various administrative tasks; completing Bill of Material requests, Product Fact Sheets, raising new material codes etc.
Prepare detailed co-pack labour specifications and ensure packaging solutions are fit for purpose and that products are produced correctly, following transit trial and first production sign off processes
Lead issue resolution and escalate challenges where appropriate. Team lead for operational issues.
Work with suppliers to identify continuous improvement opportunities within the co-pack portfolio to support growth, deliver savings and achieve harmonisation targets
Ensure business understanding and adherence to co-pack processes; ensuring all training materials are up to date.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Commercial or Logistics experience an advantage
Packaging / co-pack knowledge an advantage
Local market knowledge an advantage
People Management experience an advantage
Logistics, co-pack, manufacturing and/or replenishment experience
Ability to solve problems, action-orientated and persevere during setbacks
Able to organize workload and time to deliver high standards, must be able to work to deadlines and set own priorities
Able to build positive working relationships and work collaboratively
Experience in relevant SAP processes
Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Timeliness and accuracy are of paramount importance
More about this role
Work schedule: 100%
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 .
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
At Mondelez Europe, we are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Our delicious products are created in 52 plants across Europe by more than 28,000 passionate people. We are the top maker of chocolate and biscuits and a leading maker of gum and candy. We make sure our powerful global brands and local jewels like Cadbury, Milka and Alpen Gold chocolates, Oreo, belVita, LU and Tuc biscuits get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.
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.
Job Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Customization & Co-packing
Customer Service & Logistics
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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 847-943-5460 for assistance.