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Mondelez International Demand Planning o9 Implementation Manager MEU 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 Uniquely Yours .
MEU has embarked in a great journey: the implementation of a new & advanced planning system (o9, replacing APO). This massive & strategic project will ‘revolutionize’ the way we plan and equip our E2E planning teams with the right solution to unlock new more efficient ways of working, enabling not only business growth but importantly boosting people engagement.
In these exciting times, the Demand Planning o9 Implementation Manager MEU will play a pivotal role in driving implementation of the new business planning process, technology, and capability within the organization, with focus on mindset shift required to harness new digital opportunities.
The successful candidate will be a change agent and strong cross-functional influencer, possess high learning agility, digital savviness, and strategic thinking, and demonstrate wide business understanding and expertise in demand planning processes.
Prior experience, from the business standpoint (not MDS), in planning system / process implementation as well as an experience in strategic project implementation is required. Experience with o9 implementation or use in planning is a plus.
Responsibilities:
Is a change agent, leading robust change management with focus on mindset shift required to harness digital opportunities, proper governance, excellent cross functional stakeholder management
Implementing o9 system at BU, CU and Market level across process, technology and capability
Influence and drive design standardization within the BU, CU and Market
Capturing and assessing change impacts across people, process, technology, and data and developing and implementing mitigation plans
Leading collaboration between the CoE and CU Demand Planning & Fulfillment leads, Sales, Marketing and Finance, enabling open dialogue and feedback, and contracting on objectives, principles, success criteria, resources and timelines
Working with Global CoE and MDS to implement o9 system
Leading and unlocking the Focus on Insights and Focus on Key Drivers business planning principles across MEU
Translating needs and impact between business and technical teams
Bridging between change management and project / operational teams
Support data discovery, collection and integration to the o9 system of all causal factors (forecast inputs), cross-functionally with the right discipline, horizon, and granularity
Providing expertise and coaching in MEU for digital planning and predictive analytics
Supports user testing, handover to business and usual and stabilisation
Ensuring all relevant legal and compliance requirements are adhered to
Key leadership and functional competencies:
Change agent
Strong x-functional communication, presentation and Influencing skills, interpersonal savvy
Decision quality and priority setting
Digital savvy
Creativity
High learning agility
E2E business acumen
Deep demand planning & IBP knowledge
Problem solving and the ability to strategize
Strong team player and skills in multicultural / international environment
Ability to see “the bigger picture” and deal with ambiguity
Handling complexity and managing detail
Excellent project management skills and proven ability to lead and govern change management, process redesign and system implementation projects
Experience with o9 implementation or use in planning is a plus
Additional Job Description
More about this role
Work schedule: 100%
We can offer a fixed-term contract for 18 months.
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
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!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
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.
Excited to grow your career?
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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Job Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Demand Planning
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.