Senior Operations Manager – External Manufacturing

Mondelēz International

. Manage a team of material and supply planners in a category .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $167,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including end-to-end planning and inventory optimization, while effectively leading and developing teams to meet performance targets. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for driving improvements and collaborating across functions.

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Supply Chain ManagementTeam LeadershipInventory OptimizationCross-Functional CollaborationAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Supply PlanningLogistics ManagementFinancial AcumenData AnalysisCapacity PlanningKPI ManagementEnd-to-End Supply Chain ConceptsIntegrated Business Planning (IBP)Production PlanningWaste Reduction Strategies

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCoachingInfluencing SkillsAdaptabilityTeam Building

Industry Keywords

FMCGCPGOperations ManagementBusiness PlanningSupply Chain Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of material and supply planners in a category
Ensure mid- to long-term production and material plans are in place for assigned plants and lines in line with approved business plans
Prepare short- and long-term end-to-end supply chain plans for internally and externally produced items
Manage, coach and develop a team
Meet KPIs including customer fill rate, finished-goods inventory targets and waste objectives
Collaborate with internal and external manufacturing, marketing, sales, materials and replenishment functions
Deliver performance against approved master and detailed schedules, long-range plans, capacity considerations and material requirement plans using system tools
Participate in construction of supply reviews and escalate issues
Support and implement planning improvements to improve customer fill rate, inventory targets and waste reduction
Participate in and/or lead supply review meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Comprehensive supply chain, economic, financial or logistics experience and strong business acumen, ideally within an FMCG/CPG environment
Open to learning new ways of working and willing to be hands-on in using data and systems
Experience driving supply review and participating in an IBP cycle
Ability to influence cross-functional teams, work on key priorities and improve the plan
Ability to build effective teams
Knowledge of leading-practice supply planning and end-to-end supply chain concepts
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
Business, Operations Management, Planning, Logistics or another related field
8 years of related experience
Must live near a major airport
Must be able to travel approximately 50% to 75%, depending on proximity to East Hanover, NJ or Chicago

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results
Health insurance
Wellness and family support programs
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plans
Paid leave programs
Education related programs
Paid holidays and vacation time
Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company