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Mondelez International Pipeline Innovation Leader in Wroclaw, Poland
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.
How you will contribute
You will partner to enable packaging strategies by defining the consumer problems to solve, through consumer research on ideal packaging and an understanding of the consumer value proposition. You’ll conduct competitive and market intelligence to embrace trends. Through this consumer and market lens you will identify the packaging technology landscape required to deliver the innovation or renovation, connecting with internal and external partners to leverage existing and new technologies and/or influence development within a technology space.
You will then independently coordinate technical work for global platforms in line with R&D, global / local marketing and manufacturing requirements across key markets. The responsibility includes effectively communicating status, risks and contingencies through proof of concept and proof of principle and transitioning the enabling technology and / or pack innovation to regions for deployment. In this role, you will also develop pack platform intellectual property strategies to define the right to win and competition.
To succeed in this role, you will use your understanding of pack material science, structural design, manufacturing capabilities and consumer / market intelligence to ensure that packaging platforms deliver category excellence to delight our consumers. You will be accountable for stakeholder management and influencing decisions based on conclusions derived from the analysis and interpretation of results.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
· Packaging technology and pack innovation development, ideally within fast moving consumer goods or consumer packaging goods environment
· Consumer and market intelligence, identifying actionable insights to drive development briefs
· Championing for consumer needs
· Influencing senior and cross-functional stakeholders verbally and in writing, including writing technical reports
· Proactively identifying complex technical or business problems and creating and implementing solutions
· Technical curiosity and collaborative mindset
· Leading and influencing cross-functional teams
· Planning and delivering multiple priorities
· Coaching and mentoring others
Additional Job Description:
Competencies critical to success in this role:
– Strategic Thinking
– Consumer and customer focused
– Dealing with ambiguity
– Innovation / creativity
– Strong communication skills
– Business acumen – build business case
– Technical/functional skills
More about this role
What you need to know about this position : Remote manager, colleagues on team geography dispersed
What extra ingredients you will bring :
Education / Certifications :
– Packaging Science – material development, functional specifications, stage gate development, capex program development, etc.
– Chemical Engineering / Mechanical engineering – pack process, material/equipment interaction, etc.
– Industrial Design – harmony of functionality, aesthetics, simplicity and innovation
Job specific requirements : Approximately 10 years experience in packaging development or related role.
Travel requirements : 10% travel
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broad range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands globally and locally including many household names such as Oreo , belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk , Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the top position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy and the second top position in gum.
Our 80,000 makers and bakers are located in more than 80 countries and we sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. Our people are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen—and happen fast.
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
Packaging Development & Engineering
Science & Engineering
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez 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.