Positions Available at Mondelez International

How you will contribute

• Working with other internal stakeholders, you will determine the priorities to enable consumer-centric brand portfolio growth.
• You will develop annual plans, setting objectives and allocating resources. 
• In addition, you will offer recommendations for integrated commercial plans execute category marketing plans that deliver on revenue and profit forecasts, sharing objectives and monitoring performance, and delivering results over the Annual Contract and for the longer-term horizon (Strategic Plan for next 3 years, Vision 2030).
• Based on your deep consumer insights and brand positioning, you will develop and implement integrated marketing communications and 360-degree campaigns. 
• You will work closely through your teams with the other functions to deliver plans which help us win in the market and grow the category

What you will bring

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
• Consumer behavior, preferably in the consumer goods sector.
• Ability to create impactful Comsumer-facing work, especially leveraging digital technology.
• Managing business objectives beyond brand and budget
• Analytics and creativity.
• Leading and influencing teams and managing trade-offs in a high matrix environment.
• Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, and executive presentation skills.
• Markets with diverse economic environments a distinct advantage

What you need to know about this position:

• The Chocolate Category Lead- South Africa is a pivotal role for the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Business Unit.
• The person doing this role sits in the Leadership Team for the SSA Marketing Function and the Leadership Council for the full SSA BU.
• This is one of the most critical roles in the BU with a great opportunity to inspire the full organization and take Marketing to the next level in SSA.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• Ability to not just deliver the result for today but creating the right inflections for the long term.
• Shaping culture for the full Marketing Function as a senior leader

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Marketing, Business, or related field. Postgraduate or MBA advantageous.

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What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Consumer behavior, preferably in the consumer goods sector in matrix environment
• Developing a seamless consumer experience
• Managing business objectives beyond brand and budget
• Analytics and creativity—a balance of commercial and strategic acumen
• Leading and influencing teams
• Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, and executive presentation skills
• Markets with diverse economic environments a distinct advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the brand management for Stimorol & Clorets, whilst overseeing the brand management of Chappies & Dentyne by the Brand Manager
• Lead the development of the annual gum brand plans, aligned to the long term Gum Strategy to meet annual growth targets for the category
• Challenge all aspects of the marketing mix in terms of understanding and awareness of consumer and customer trends and their impact on category strategy and plans
• Manage the execution of marketing and activation plans, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partner agencies to deliver the revenue, profit and share objectives
• Ensure cross functional integration and alignment of the category brand plans with Sales (Category Planning & KAM), Consumer Insights, Supply, Logistics and Finance
• Work with global and local teams to ensure sustainable sourcing supply model for gum portfolio
• Collaborate with the Equity & Innovation teams to develop insight led and strategically relevant communication and innovation plans that drive brand health and category growth
• Lead, motivate and develop skills/capabilities of the Brand Team (1 Brand Manager report)

Financial Management:

• Brand & SKU P&L responsibility and accountability for delivering annual contract targets through day-to-day execution of brand plans, whilst recommending and implementing corrective actions to optimize effectiveness and profitability
• Monitor and measure business performance for the specific brand against a set of KPIs including: volume, revenue, profit, A&C (Advertisement & Consumer Spending), net contribution, and share of market
• Manage marketing spend budgets including phasing, balancing and reporting to finance team 
• Provide quality input into supply forecasting for the category:
• Under the guidance of the Category Lead, the Category Senior Brand Manager is responsible for collaborating to determine the volume targets for their brand/s and subsequent monitoring volume achievement and inventory levels for the brands
• Market landscape dissecting and understanding:
• Drive the analysis of market information (incl Market trends, Nielsen, Mintel, Euromonitor, etc) to contribute to the discussion on category/brands share performance and have action orientated plans
• Evaluate executions, innovation, pricing, distribution, competitors, portfolio etc. against set targets and report on the ROI
• Track ongoing pricing activities (for both brand and competitor) within the market place and provide an understanding of opportunities and risks existing in the local market
• Firm understanding of trade marketing and in-store execution to ultimately guide on priorities and drive execution on brands

External & Internal Key Interfaces

• Internal:  Global Gum Brand team, Customer Planning & Activations, Category Finance, Sales, Equity & Innovation, Supply, R&D and Insights
• External:  Creative, Digital, Media, PR and Activation agencies

Knowledge & Skills

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

To succeed in this role, it is expected that the ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary degree or diploma – Marketing or related.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, having worked in a similar environment / role with at least 24 months experience as a Senior Brand Manager
• FMCG experience advantageous
• Knowledge and experience:  Consumer, Shopper and Trade Insights / Marketing Planning and Budget Management
• Demonstrated experience in applying strategic insights and translating strategies into executional plans
• Demonstrated experience in managing a 360-marketing campaign from ideation to execution
• Proven ability to manage / lead and collaborate with cross functional teams
• Strong digital background advantageous
• Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the core principles of marketing, project management experience and sales
• Ability to manage projects without significant management support
• Ability to build strategic and collaborative working relationships across the business
• Strong level of financial acumen is necessary
• Ability to frame and present new ideas to gain buy in and resource
• Strong level of computer competency, i.e. PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Functions independently and expectation is that successful individual will liaise cross functionally to conduct and collect all relevant market and consumer data to feed into the development of local brand plans
• Successful individual will be required to work under ambiguity in certain instances, building hypothesis about the categories/brands, to ultimately lead to action orientated discussions

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How you will contribute

You will:

• Manage all accounting and external reporting matters for your assigned country, including ensuring accurate and timely U.S. GAAP reporting and the timeliness and integrity of statutory financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and KPIs. You will also provide insights into balance sheet movements and cash flow and ensure account reconciliations, intercompany charges, fixed assets, and restructuring are signed off for your assigned country
• Contribute to a strong controls and compliance environment in the country and ensure full compliance with our AER policies. You will act as our primary contact with our external auditor for the country
• Address complex accounting topics in coordination with the Business Unit or Region Controller and ensure timely adoption of all U.S. GAAP Accounting Standards in the country. You will also support the business on policy interpretation for changes in process or M&A activity
• Drive for harmonization, efficiencies and improvements to ways of working on AER processes and systems such as SAP and build a mindset of continuous improvement in the country team
• Build a high-performing Accounting and External Reporting (AER) team (Mondelēz International employees and actively manage the relationship with Mondelēz International Digital Services/third party providers). Recruit and develop talent and drive our AER talent agenda in the country

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in accounting and external reporting (AER) including a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, close processes and financial reporting systems. General knowledge in complex technical accounting such as treatment of FX, derivatives, employee compensation and pension plans. Expertise in policy, controls and compliance design including SOX reporting. General knowledge of tax laws and indirect and direct tax
• BUSINESS ACUMEN and understanding of our business and finance beyond the AER scope. Big Four accounting firm experience preferred
• LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills across a large global, public company. Experience working as a global finance leader managing global, cross-functional and business partner teams to drive timely and accurate results
• GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with Mondelēz International values and policies and external regulations.

What you need to know about this position:

• Manage all accounting and external reporting matters for your assigned country, including ensuring accurate and timely U.S. GAAP reporting and the timeliness and integrity of statutory financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and KPIs. You will also provide insights into balance sheet movements and cash flow and ensure account reconciliations, intercompany charges, fixed assets, and restructuring are signed off for your assigned country.
• Contribute to a strong controls and compliance environment in the country and ensure full compliance with our AER policies.
• You will act as our primary contact with our external auditor for the country
• Address complex accounting topics in coordination with the Business Unit or Region Controller and ensure timely adoption of all U.S. GAAP Accounting Standards in the country.
• You will also support the business on policy interpretation for changes in process or M&A activity.
• Drive for harmonization, efficiencies and improvements to ways of working on AER processes and systems such as SAP and build a mindset of continuous improvement in the country team.
• Build a high-performing Accounting and External Reporting (AER) team (Mondelēz International employees and actively manage the relationship with Mondelēz International Digital Services/third party providers).
• Recruit and develop talent and drive our AER talent agenda in the country

Education / Certifications:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics 
• CPA/ ACCA 

Job specific requirements:

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in accounting and controlling having worked in a similar environment / role for at least 12 months
• FMCG Experience advantageous
• SAP Experience preferred
• Proven ability to manage / lead and collaborate with cross functional teams

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How you will contribute

You will:

• Be accountable for the Warehouse Operations Plan, Coordinate & Manage Receipt/ Issue/ Disposal of raw/packaging materials and finished good inventories in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Deliver Inventory accuracy objectives and ensure Operational requirements are consistently applied while complying to all boundaries & requirements on a regular basis. Provide appropriate and properly maintained Materials handling/ movement equipment and facility to ensure safe and efficient operations. Achieve AM-Autonomous maintenance and PM-Progressive maintenance Step completion goals for warehouse equipment & SGA teams to eliminate losses & downtime.
• Lead optimum utilization of Warehouse space; conduct warehouse capacity plan review on a regular basis. Ensure storage and handling of all materials and finished goods adheres to standard palletizing, stacking and storage requirements. Manage and control the replenishment of stock at Distributor’s warehouses, analysis of inventory movements, to ensure inventory level in the supply chain is at manageable level, and no run or overstock situation and product freshness in the trade. Develop & implement overhead budgets to define cost boundaries for an efficient warehouse operation. Ensure cost targets are met via efficient utilization of equipment, workforce and utilities. Monitor and control materials wastage and variance to generate productivity savings.
• Be accountable for strong governance & compliance requirements (warehouse audits, ISO, FSSC, Quality management system audits etc.) to be in place, Be a champion to meet and/or exceed Safety & Quality requirements and driving ownership among teams.
• Be Accountable for Talent, Capabilities & Engagement for the team and responsible for identifying and implementing critical levers to attract, retain & develop critical talent and build capability at all levels, technical and behavioral, to build a sustainable workforce profile for the future. Interface with key stakeholders internally & externally to develop and maintain effective relationships, Align priorities in order to deliver the company objectives and goals and maintain 100% compliance to standards, policies and local legal laws.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Relevant work experience in warehouse and/or production operations, inventory management & handling material movement equipment.
• Computer proficiency (MS Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint) & experience in ERP (SAP) systems.
• Excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written), Analytical & Problem solving skills, strong collaboration and relationship management skills. The capability to work as the Team Leader, developing and aligning goal/master plan for the team, deploying and managing IDP-Individual development plan for the members, coaching team members on their performance management and career development.

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

• Plant Planning and Logistics forms a key element of the SQCDSM Agenda on the Port Elizabeth Site. The main purpose of this role is receiving and putting away raw materials and packaging in the storage bins and dispatching it to the production lines at the right time and the right quality to prevent production stoppages. This role will also be responsible to drive and contribute to the IL6S CBN deliverables.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• Able to work well under pressure and maintain deadlines.
• Attention to detail
• Strong analytical ability
• Problem solving ability
• Proactive attitude
• Flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Ability to work without supervision
• Proactive attitude

Education / Certifications

• Grade 12
• National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain/Management of Stores & Warehousing or any equivalent qualification

Job specific requirements:

• Minimum two to five years’ experience in a warehousing environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Computer proficiency in SAP, Excel & Word (Basic), Outlook
• Forklift, High Rise, Reach Truck and Pallet Jack license.
• Code 10 Drivers License
• Strong English language written and verbal communication skills