Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.The Category Planning and Activation Manager is the primary contact for sales and marketing for the category and is accountable for the overall category commercial plan delivery within the Category (by customer & Retail Environment) vs Annual plan. This role leads Integrated Business Process (IBP) and owns the cross-functional alignment & execution of marketing plans, delivering against the budgets & resources to achieve the sales plan, in conjunction with the Sales and Category Marketing team, Finance, Demand planning & CS&L.How you will contributeYou will: Define strategy and budgets required to deliver Ukraine & Moldova annual /last forecast plans Develop and execute Ukraine & Moldova Category growth strategy by countries/strategic customers (RE).Lead category Ukraine & Moldova IBP process, Risks/Opps and gap closingManage budgets (GtN, A&C) & resources to achieve the KPIs by countries (Market share, IMS, Sell ins, Gross Margin, Stocks), in cooperation with Sales, Marketing, Finance depts.Ensure Ukraine & Moldova NPD and Commercial initiatives sufficiency and readinessDefine and govern Ukraine & Moldova promotional strategy, Trade Funds ROI by market, Revenue Management initiatives.Deliver a point of purchase program that unlocks category and customer growth drivers and leverages channel based shopper opportunities.Define strategic agenda for key customers and develop customer specific plans that bring to life MDLZ growth drivers whilst delivering against customer strategy/ objectives.Lead the Picture of success in RE’s /customers. Define our in-store success agenda & go to market selling materials (selling stories, POS etc.)Drive distribution and visibility in store via perfect store initiativesCustomer/channel reviews: monitor KPIs to ensure category performance across customers/channels (REs) in line with strategic visionDefine the category/brands opportunities to increase sales in Business Unit countriesSupport Price/Pack Architecture & implementation within the overall Sales TeamDeliver Organization effectiveness and capability development What you will bringA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:Category planning and delivering growth through category leadershipHaving a future-focused mindset, being curious about industry trends, digital solutions and innovation for consumers, and translating opportunities into business plansDeveloping and delivering plans, measuring and monitoring results and making recommendations to achieve growth targetsBusiness planning and how to maximize revenue growthInfluencing stakeholders and interacting effectively with others with the courage and resilience to hold an alternative point of viewAnalytical skills and business acumenMore about this roleWhat you need to know about this position:The CP&A Manager will liaise with key members of various business units:Sales channel management and key account teams, as well as field salesMarketing category teamsPerfect store team & Regional InsightsCommercial FinanceDemand planningExternal customers, includes Distributors, 3rd party vendors, data suppliers etc.What extra ingredients you will bring:At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in Commercial functions as a must, preferably in consumer products within multinational FMCG company. Experience in Trade marketing /Sales strategy/Category Development will be an advantage.Job specific requirements:Interpersonal networking skills and credibility to influence decision making at higher levels in the organizationAbility to think strategically to formulate own opinions on Commercial issues and communicate these in compelling way in order to build supportProven ability to communicate and influence cross-functionally at all levels in a matrix organizationAbility to manage diverse and/or remote team without direct reporting linesAbility to authoritatively and constructively challenge and push back on Sales teamsEnglish in business proficiency (oral and written)Strong analytical and planning skillsFinancial grammar and PnL managementExcellent presentation skills (ability to present in a clear and succinct manner to senior audiences).Relocation Support Available? No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryWe 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 succesMondelēz 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 RECRUITERJob TypeRegularCategory Planning & ActivationSales