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.
This position will play a critical role in preparing and protecting the organization from potential disruptions, ensuring that business operations can continue during and after a crisis. It will partner with NA MSC Planning, Procurement, Operations (Internal Manufacturing and External Manufacturing), CS&L, HR and Finance teams to support the development of comprehensive Business Continuity Plans (BCP), with the aim to minimize the impact of unforeseen events such as natural disasters, infrastructure, or other emergencies. Its work involves a strategic blend of risk assessment, contingency planning, and stakeholder communication to safeguard the organization's interests and maintain operational resilience.
How you will contribute
You will:
- Create a strong partnership with NA MSC Planning, Procurement, Operations (Internal and External Manufacturing), CS&L, HR and Finance teams.
- Establishes a framework and methodology to manage all business continuity life cycle activities, including risk assessment, business impact analysis, strategy development, implementation, testing and review, plan maintenance and updates.
- Support BCP Focal Points on the periodical review, validation, and workflow testing of documented BCPs and develop / implement organization-wide training and communications.
- Establish clear communication channels and protocols for use during a disruption to maintain information flow.
- Monitor and report on potential risks, incidents, and BCP activations to Sr. Leadership Team.
- Manage the response to actual disruptions, including activation of the BCP/DRP and coordination of recovery efforts.
- Conduct post-incident reviews to analyze the effectiveness of the response and to make necessary adjustments to plans and strategies.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
- EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS and able to drive effective discussions with BCP resources from tactical execution level up to steering committee members.
- LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills.
- BUSINESS ACUMEN with a deep understanding of business practices
- 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 our values and policies and external regulations.
More about this role
Responsibilities:
- Establishes a framework and methodology to manage all business continuity life cycle activities, including risk assessment, business impact analysis, strategy development, implementation, testing and review, plan maintenance and updates.
- Lead periodic review, validation, and workflow testing of documented BCPs and develop / implement organization-wide training and communications.
What extra ingredients you will bring:
- Risk-based mindset.
- Excellent communication (verbal & written).
- Problem solving and team building.
- Interpersonal savvy and be able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
- Learning on the fly.
- Stakeholder management and ability to influence positively in decision making.
- Work in a diverse multi-cultural environment and teams based in remote/ off-site locations.
- Excellent computer fluency in Microsoft Suite; (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio).
Education / Certifications:
- Bachelor's Degree required and Master's Degree is a plus.
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or similar BCP certification is a plus.
Job specific requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role within the following areas: Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, External Manufacturing, CS&L, Internal Controls/Audit.
- Proven experience of project management methodology.
Location:
- This is an onsite role based in our Chicago Bakery, 7300 S Kedzie Avenue, Chicago IL 60629
No Relocation support available
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.
Job Type
Regular
Project and Program Management
Business Capability
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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