Mondelez international recruiting PCM Specialist, Beverages and Groceries, MEA

Position Purpose Statement 

Execute with excellence all projects according to I2M guidelines to deliver projects on time and within quality & cost parameters as defined for the project 

Ensure projects visibility to all functions, manage project team to deliver project efficiently to meet defined timeline 

Facilitate cross functional coordination within the project team (marketing, R&D, BD, operations, quality, procurement, finance, demand & supply planning). Moderate meetings and teleconferences related to projects 

Manage project evaluation process for major NPD launches 

Ensure project evaluation process is formalized and shared with projects teams, PAM & MOR 

Ensure Master Data accuracy, timely initiation and distribution to all concerned parties 

Lead Design to Print process for pack artworks for respective category, coordinate pack designs development and approval 

Drive De-complexity initiatives in category product portfolio 

Manage Key Performance Indicators reporting for PCM function 

Ensure timely communication of NPD forecast to Demand & supply planning for launch planning 

Provide required data for PMR preparation 

Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities 

1.Lead, develop and Execute I2M related projects 

Support preparation of Product Development brief with the appropriate Brand team (Product Development Request). Challenge cross-functional feedback, design, cost, timings and feasibility where appropriate during “project development” and “project execution” stages. 

Identify project milestones, align product development related costs and ensure CAPEX requirements are captured for PDR & LR with the support of Business Development leads. Support data collection from all involved functions for IBR request to plants. 

Manage cross-functional perspective collection and key constraint highlights during stage gate document submission. 

Ensure timely documents submission to Category MOR and in-market Project Alignment Meetings. 

Produce and update category NPD funnel for MOR meeting. 

2.Track, monitor and communicate progress of all projects 

Review project status and bring challenges to the notice of the project team/ key stake holders on a regular basis (e.g. Brand, Plant, R&D, CS&L, Procurement, etc.) Lead discussions on actions, updates, review priorities and facilitate the resolution of issues; Issue minutes of meeting highlighting next steps, timing and responsible for action members. 

Manage project from IC or PDR approval stage till in-market launch including: forming project team, kick-off and status update meetings, risk management and contingency plan evaluation for further decision-making by Project owner and core project team. 

Produce, communicate and agree project timelines with all key stake holders including Regional Category Teams. 

Propose and agree projects prioritization with Category Team. 

Manage projects post evaluation including data collection with involved functions (DP&SP, SS&O, Marketing, etc.) to prepare & share learning with MOR & PAM; 

3.Manage reporting activities of Product Change Management function 

Monitor product portfolio and propose portfolio de-complexity to category teams (1in 1out approach) by tracking category SKU Bridge regional reporting 

Monitor Project Bridge for active and planned projects as per category 421 and recommendations as per PMR/MBR feedback 

Control data accuracy in MyProject tool through projects status check and system cleaning when appropriate 

Provide SKU and PCM related KPI report as required 

Track timely project delivery and report project workload to PCDM 

Manage preparation of category PMR presentation, including data reconciliation between Marketing, DP& SP and BD 

4.Ensure FG Master Data initiation and management in RING and SAP 

Initiate KIC7 and GTIN codes creation for new products in RING tool 

Initiate FG data collection through master data DCF, monitor FG code set-up in SAP and planning systems for all NPD and I2M project related code changes 

Ensure timely distribution of updated master data and logistics details for new and renovated products to CS&L, Marketing and SS&O functions – to ensure information systems can be properly set up to produce, ship, sell and invoice our products. 

Perform regular data reconciliation for SKUs in category portfolio 

5.Manage the service of artwork and origination providers, together with Marketing and Procurement 

Lead D2P process for final repro file preparation including data collection from R&D, Procurement, Marketing and Regulatory; complete data and breif submission to D2P provider, AW and repro approval control in digital tool 

Identify and report variances in aligned/ budgeted project cost vs. actuals; facilitate dialogue to find solutions from the project team 

Manage the D2P committed timings 

Support development of stickers for in market promotions as required 

6.Lead relationships and partnerships 

Communicate/ brief Plant team, Regional and Global team and other key interfaces on: 

Project plans and timelines 

Product Change objectives and targets 

Product Change processes 

Resolve cross-departmental issues in implementing new project in a proactive manner, promoting and supporting team based approach wherever possible. 

Qualifications 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required 

Graduate level in management / economics / engineering / food technology 

Fluent English, PC skills: MS Word, MS excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project 

Economics, marketing, trade marketing - basic appreciation 

Cost of goods structure – basic understanding 

Working knowledge of the Supply chain and basic supply chain principles 

Logistics operations appreciation 

Category / Brand / business structure and processes comprehension 

Operations / production processes management – basic understanding 

Legal / regulatory / quality appreciation 

FMCG industry: markets, competitors, brands awareness 

Skills 

Strong interpersonal skills 

Process management and leadership 

Effective communication with internal and external partners, team work, negotiation and influencing skills 

Time management (Organized) and detail oriented 

Analytical skills 

Ability to deal with ambiguity; managing complexity 

Flexibility 

Action oriented 

Business acumen 

Team work and networking 

Drive to executes with excellence 

Experience 

Minimum 1 years’ experience in FMCG environment, typically with 2 years’ experience of: 

Project management or 

Product and/or packaging development or 

Customer Service and Logistic or 

Engineering or Procurement 

Primary Location 



AMEA-NG-Lagos-Lagos 

Job 



CS&L Product Change Management 

Schedule 



Full-time
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