Transportation IT Lead

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.
You provide software and application expertise and analysis to support implementation of the strategy and the solution.
How you will contribute
Transportation technology Lead is a critical role within the Mondelez Digital Services (MDS) Transportation Product team. This role centers on spearheading the digital transformation of transportation solutions, particularly driving various transformational projects & control tower implementations. The successful candidate will leverage a deep understanding of logistics processes and advanced technology solutions to optimize operational efficiency, streamline digital integration, and lead complex, technology-driven programs across the globe and in AMEA region.
What you will bring
As the Transportation technology Lead, you will take a lead role, focusing on Transportation and logistics digital solution initiatives. The role demands exceptional leadership in driving digital transformation efforts. You will provide visionary leadership in steering multiple projects and fostering collaboration across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the successful delivery of MDS projects that align with the overarching business strategy.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning and execution of digital transportation and logistics initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals for operational excellence and innovation.
• Oversee the end-to-end management of large-scale technology projects, delivering measurable results in terms of efficiency, integration, and automation.
• Serve as a digital transformation champion, guiding teams through the adoption of new technologies, fostering a culture of innovation, and driving continuous improvement in warehousing operations.
• Exhibit exceptional leadership skills, managing and motivating cross-functional project teams, solution providers, and external vendors, while ensuring alignment with broader business and technology strategies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across global and regional teams in manufacturing, transportation, and supply chain functions to ensure cohesive digital integration and alignment with cross-functional business needs.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with technology providers and business partners, leading contract negotiations, ensuring strong vendor relationships, and maximizing technology ROI.
• Champion strategic KPI improvements, utilizing data-driven insights to identify areas for operational improvement, transparency, and automation, particularly within warehousing and transportation.
• Advocate for compliance and governance in logistics solution integration, ensuring adherence to internal and external standards, regulations, and policies.

What You Will Bring to the Role:

• Leadership in Digital Transformation: Proven ability to lead large-scale digital transformation initiatives, particularly within logistics and warehouse management, while driving organizational change and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Strategic Vision: Experience developing and executing strategic initiatives that align technology solutions with broader organizational goals, enhancing operational efficiency and future-readiness.
• Advanced Program Management Expertise: Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple large-scale logistics IT programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget compliance, and high-quality outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement & adoption: Establish and own the continuous improvement of transportation technology capabilities and monitor the adoption KPY's closely
• SAP Expertise: Deep functional knowledge of SAP Transportation Management with a strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA, applying this expertise to enhance Logistics and transportation solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders, both internal and external, ensuring alignment of business and technology objectives.
• Vendor Management Skills: Experience in technology vendor selection, contract negotiations, and performance management, ensuring successful partnerships and project delivery.

More about this role:
Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in logistics IT program management with a focus on transportation solutions and digital transformation.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex digital projects simultaneously, demonstrating strategic vision and operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with senior leaders.
• Analytical skills & experience with control tower would be a plus.
• MBA preferred, with additional certifications in Project Management and SAP TM as strong advantages.

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
Software & Applications
Technology & Digital