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O9 Supply Planning Project Manager

On-site in Birmingham·Full-time·Added today (last checked 19 Oct)

Mondelez

40 open roles

Overview

Contract
Full-time

Skills

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The role

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.


Please note that this is a fixed-term / secondment opportunity until 30/11/2027.


We are looking for an experienced Project Manager / PMO to join the Supply Planning Implementation team within a major regional planning transformation programme at Mondelēz International.

In this project role you will play a key role in driving successful implementation and adoption of the o9 planning solution and S4/Hana across Supply Planning in MEU.

This is a high-impact role at the heart of a complex, multi-platform implementation - you will drive the successful design, implementation, and deployment of the o9 Supply Planning solution across MEU Supply Planning.


How you will contribute


You will:

  • Own and maintain the integrated project plan across all Supply Planning streams (Plan Validation, Data & Integrations, TLB/STD, Build, Testing, Training, Change Management, Analytics & Reporting) for both the o9 and S4 tracks.
  • Track milestones, dependencies, and critical path; proactively flag risks and slippage
  • Maintain the RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Decisions) and ensure timely resolution or escalation.
  • Manage resource allocation and capacity planning, including ramp-up of Key Users, external partners, and business resources for all project phases.
  • Coordinate with the broader regional implementation programme team, global and external delivery partners.· Facilitate weekly stream-lead syncs, cross-stream dependency reviews, and ad-hoc working sessions.
  • Drive action tracking, blocker removal, and escalation across all streams.
  • Support onboarding and integration of new team members (external contractors, transformation team, Key Users)
  • Coordinate end-to-end testing logistics (ITEST, UAT) and training scheduling across two locations.
  • Ensure task management hygiene in project management tools and frameworks and alignment with programme-level reporting.
  • Prepare clear, concise status reports and steering committee materials - translating technical progress into plain language.
  • Support upward communication to programme sponsors and regional leadership.
  • Partner with the Change Management stream to ensure alignment between project delivery and organisational readiness activities.
  • Business Partner with Supply Planning leads to ensure effective tools and process adoption

What you will bring


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


  • 5+ years of project management or PMO experience, ideally within technology or transformation projects
  • Hands-on experience with planning systems: SAP APO, SAP ECC, and/or o9 Solutions
  • Experience in system/platform implementation projects (design, testing, deployment), preferably o9
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional teams of 20+ people across multiple workstreams
  • Strong planning and scheduling skills (MS Project, Asana, or equivalent)
  • Clear, structured communicator - able to prepare status reports and steering committee materials that translate technical progress into plain language.
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills - able to influence across Business functions, implementation partners, and leadership
  • Experience working alongside external delivery partners (consulting firms, system integrators).
  • Proactive approach to risk and issue tracking; comfortable chasing actions and escalating when needed.
  • High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and comfort with ambiguity.
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, agile transformation environments

More about this role


Please note that this is a fixed-term / secondment opportunity until 30/11/2027.


What you need to know about this position


What extra ingredients you will bring


  • Exposure to supply chain planning or ERP implementations (SAP S4, o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP, or similar).
  • Understanding of supply planning processes (MRP, production scheduling, demand-supply balancing).
  • PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
  • Experience in FMCG / CPG industry.

Education / Certifications


  • 5+ years of project management or PMO experience, ideally within technology or transformation projects

Job specific requirements


  • Hands-on experience with planning systems: SAP APO, SAP ECC, and/or o9 Solutions
  • Experience in system/platform implementation projects (design, testing, deployment), preferably o9
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional teams of 20+ people across multiple workstreams

Travel requirements: 20%

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

Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with mouth-watering iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita, LU and Ritz biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Green & Blacks, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Philadelphia and Dairylea cheese; and Maynards Bassetts, Trebor and Trident gums. Our more than 80,000 colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. 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)Project and Program ManagementBusiness Capability

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. Online application

  2. Pre-selection

    Differs slightly by role; generally a simple chat about your application.

  3. Interview

    With a recruiting manager

    Discuss your application, skills, experience and fit in more detail; some roles add a project or presentation.

  4. Testing and background check · Not every role

  5. Job offer

  • Candidates are almost always met in person at least once.
  • The company says it tries to give a quick decision after the interview.
  • Unsuccessful candidates must wait six months before reapplying for the same role.

About Mondelez

Industry
Food
Founded
2012
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Chicago, USA
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