Planning Associate

Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone- you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.
About the Role
This role is in the Supply Chain Planning Organization that will support the Demand and Supply Planning functions. This position will develop, document and share best practices on how to manage unconstrained forecasts balancing capacity, materials and cash flow.
You will oversee the development of forecasts and production plans for your assigned business unit over a rolling 18-24 Month horizon. You will leverage your analytical and leadership skills to support the creation of a consumption-based category forecast while developing a realistic operations plan. You will be responsible for Key Performance Metrics such as, forecast accuracy, case fill rate, days of supply and ending inventory.
You will also support the Long-Term Capacity Planning process for your assigned business unit by engaging with our cross-functional partners to create detailed SKU-level forecasts to be used in long-term capacity analysis. You will also work with the "Strategy & Transformation" team to help identify capacity unlocks to support category growth plans.
Additionally, this role will work closely with the "Center of Excellence" to learn supply chain planning software and develop processes to better co-ordinate demand and supply planning. You will be asked to see trends and patterns within the data to increase efficiencies and reduce inconsistencies.
The right candidate is highly data-driven and results-oriented, thinks strategically, builds trust and relationships, and is a strong communicator. We are looking for someone who can be a master of execution and project management, ensuring that all deadlines are met. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and instinctive, with a natural ability to solve problems and seek new information.
Key Responsibilities:
Cross-functional collaboration, management and Influence on inputs and planning assumptions
Collaboration, Analytics & Management

• Assist the team with Consumption & Category Forecasting for your assigned business unit and partner with Sales, Commercial/Growth, Demand Planning, and Finance to gather key planning inputs that drive the forecast
• Translate and analyze the demand forecast into a production plan that weighs capacity constraints, inventory levels, manufacturing capabilities and distribution network equally
• Drive key IBP and supporting process steps in the monthly process to continuously update and validate planning assumptions and provide input and challenges to the team

Influence

• Remain an unbiased voice in the face of business pressures
• Help identify risks, opportunities and collaborate on gap closing opportunities
• Manage and influence transformations to planning practices to optimize efficiencies

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business preferred
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with expected graduation date between December 2023 and May 2024.
• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Mondelēz International (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status.

Compensation

• The expected compensation annual pay range for Sales Leadership Development Associates is $75,000 - $80,500
• Compensation rate is pre-determined and non-negotiable.

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, weproduce 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 brands-including 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/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.
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