Contract Packing Development Manager UK&I (16 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Job Description

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