**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.** The MDS Planning Lead acts as the bridge between regional business needs and global MDS Products & Platform strategy. The role is accountable for delivering scalable, flexible, and collaborative MDS solutions that enable business transformation across markets. The MDS Planning Lead ensures successful adoption of core planning product solutions and platforms (like SAP S/4HANA and O9, aligning with global product architecture while addressing regional business needs. **How you will contribute** : **Strategic Leadership**   + Provide thought leadership to shape regional solution strategies aligned with global digital architecture.  + Drive fit-gap assessments and influence global Core Model evolution through regional insights.  **Program Delivery & Governance**   + Own regional MDS plans, execution, and delivery metrics.  + Lead end-to-end testing, cutover, andhypercarein coordination with business and vendor partners.  + Manage risk analysis and escalation protocols  ​ **Stakeholder Engagement**   + Act as a trusted MDS advisor to regional business leads.  + Support the BRD creation and validation process to ensure clarity and completeness.  + Deliver executive-level reporting on KPIs, risks, andadoptionmetrics.  ​ **Change & Resource Management**   + Co-develop change management strategies to ensure user adoption and process readiness.  + Lead upskilling and retention of critical MDS resources in-region.  + Support contingency planning and operational continuity.  ​ **Value Delivery**   + Ensure that MDS investments yield measurable business value in cost, efficiency, and competitive advantage.  + Support agile delivery models (e.g., sprintsignoffs, tech gates).  ​ **Key Stakeholder Interactions**   + **Internal:**  Regional Business Leadership, Global MDS Products & Architects Managers, PMO, BU MDS Teams  + **External:**  Vendors, Implementation Partners, System Integrators  ​ **What you will bring** A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in: + Agile Learning & Digital Agility  + Transparent Communication  + Constructive Challenge/Design Thinking & Innovation  + Data-informed decision making  + Resilience Under Uncertainty  + Strategic Decision Making  **More about this role** **What you need to know about this position:** To operate effectively in a product organization composed of global, regional, and local teams, this role must embody the following principles:  + **Clear Lines of Responsibility**  Define accountability across global, regional, and market levels. Prevent overlaps in responsibilities to avoid confusion and conflict. The MDS Planning Lead must own regional MDS delivery while aligning with global solution frameworks.  + **Collaboration & Communication**  Champion seamless communication between business, MDS, and vendor teams. Set up effective communication channels to support joint decision-making and transparency.  + **Autonomy & Empowerment**  Empower local and regional teams to maketimely, market-relevant decisions. Ensure these decisions are aligned with global standards and strategies.  + **Scalability & Flexibility**  Design MDS solutions and operational models that scale with business growth and can adapt to changing market needs or disruptions.  + **Shared Ownership**  Foster joint accountability for technology success across global and regional stakeholders. Create a culture of collaboration and shared goals. **What extra ingredients you will bring:** + Group Learning skills **Travel requirements:** 10% - 20% international travel **Relocation Support Available?** No Relocation support available **Business Unit Summary** **We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!** **_Our people make all the difference in our succes_** 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. **Excited to grow your career?** We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! **IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER** **Job Type** Regular Software & Applications Technology & Digital 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.