Category Planning and Activation Manager

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We're a global snacking company empowering people to snack right.
The Role
The Category Planning and Activation Manager at Mondelēz International will oversee the development and execution of trade marketing strategies to drive customer plans and enhance profitable growth. This role involves leading category initiatives, tracking KPIs, cross-functional collaboration, and coaching team members for capability growth.
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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 With Pride.
You ensure that customer plans are developed and executed by supporting the delivery of strategies and tactics for growth. You understand the business metrics and financial drivers needed to unlock profitable growth for Mondelēz International and our customers and work with key account managers to implement plans to deliver our annual target.
How you will contribute
You will:

  • Lead categories/channels trade marketing calendar development inline with the strategic growth opportunities.
  • Ensure strong and successful trade programs that wins with customers and shoppers from design perspective & execution.
  • Thorough tracking of KPIs and performance (IMS/perfect store/right store/sellout)
  • Lead category/customer development initiatives and identify growth and share gain opportunities.
  • Cross functional collaboration to align plans and timely activation.
  • Cyclical budget control and spend process adherence.
  • Lead Monthly ARM meeting, monthly customer drumbeat meeting and monthly MBR updates.
  • Input into the forecast cycle and the sizing new product development launch.
  • Track competitive environment and competitive launches & Activations.
  • Embrace RGM framework & principles and drive the agenda.
  • Develop strong skill set for the direct team members and coach for capability growth.


What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

  • Business planning and multi-category/multi-channel customization
  • Analytical skills and strong business acumen
  • Growth mindset and "can do" attitude
  • Effective communication and strong stakeholders management


More about this role
What you need to know about this position:

  • Hands on trade marketing/category planning experience and sales experience is a plus
  • Strong technical mastery in designing successful trade programs and category development
  • Meticulous analytical skills with capability to convert data into insight and actionable findings
  • Effective communication and presentation skills


Education / Certifications:

  • University degree


Job specific requirements:

  • Minimum 7 to 9 years of experience in top FMCG business.


No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan serves the Middle East and Africa markets as well as Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we have more than 2600 employees working across seven plants and six commercial offices; we make, bake, sell and deliver our products to customers. We are market leaders in key snacking categories with iconic global and local brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Milka, Oreo and belVita biscuits, Barni Cakes,Tang powdered beverage, Chiclets and Trident gum and Halls candy.
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
Regular
Category Planning & Activation
Sales

The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
90,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world.

Our Purpose
Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Our Brands
We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum.

Our People
Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are.

Our Strategies
We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities:

• Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth
• Execution: drive operational excellence
• Culture: build a winning growth culture

Why Work With Us

We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.

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