Director of Commercial Data Strategy, Mondelēz International

$142.7-235.5k

+ bonus

Expert level

New York

More information about location

Office located in East Hanover, NJ

Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

Open for applications

Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Open for applications

$142.7-235.5k

+ bonus

Expert level

New York

More information about location

Office located in East Hanover, NJ

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Company mission

To empower people to snack right.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Insights gained from progressive industry and / or consulting, with a strong preference for consumer goods background
Demonstrated ability to work across cultures, and be effective and influential remotely
Working at a strategic level, leveraging consumer knowledge to influence short and long term business decisions. Has practical experience of driving growth in white space opportunities
Across a variety of research techniques and applications
Experience across a variety of research techniques and applications
10+ years in data strategy, data management, commercial analytics, or a related field within CPG, FMCG, or a similarly data-intensive industry
Deep Nielsen/NielsenIQ expertise — understands the data, the contracts, the methodologies, and the limitations — combined with hands-on experience across other major commercial data providers (Circana/IRI, Kantar, retailer data, etc.)
Proven track record of building and executing enterprise-level data strategies across multiple functions and geographies
Strong experience in vendor/contract management for commercial data assets
Demonstrated ability to deploy AI/ML capabilities on commercial data — ideally including piloting in test markets and scaling successful approaches
Experience supporting or operating in global organizations with varying levels of regional data maturity
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS in Analytics, Data Science, or related field) preferred

What the job involves

As key partner to the respective Business Team, you will support our growth strategies
You will achieve this by converting consumer/shopper knowledge and in-depth market understanding into business implications and recommendations
You will drive growth and business results by embedding people-centric insights and actions into the organization
Identify and articulate key consumer, shopper and market issues and opportunities for the assigned Category providing business recommendations
Ensure decisions are made against a background of fundamental Category / consumer / shopper / customer knowledge and insight
Be the consumer advocate in the Category/Brand Team ensuring that the consumer/shopper is at the center of the Category strategies
Support business decision by leveraging insights developed by country and platform teams
Ensure that optimal and creative research solutions (including qualitative, quantitative)
Mondelēz International is looking for a Director, Commercial Data Strategy to own and advance the company's commercial data agenda across Sales, Insights & Analytics (I&A), Customer Experience (CX), and adjacent functions
This role is the connective tissue between our commercial data assets, our vendor ecosystem, and the teams that turn data into growth — ensuring we have the right data, from the right sources, governed and activated the right way
The ideal candidate brings deep fluency in syndicated and panel data (including Nielsen/NielsenIQ), but pairs it with a broader, more modern perspective on the full commercial data landscape — retail media data, brand tracking data, shopper/loyalty data, e-commerce signals, and emerging alternative data sets
They see beyond any single vendor and can architect a fit-for-purpose data strategy that reflects how commercial decisions are actually made today
Define and maintain a multi-year commercial data strategy aligned to Sales, I&A, CX, and broader enterprise priorities
Evaluate the commercial data ecosystem end-to-end — syndicated data (Nielsen, Circana, etc.), retailer/shopper data, brand tracking data, and emerging sources — and recommend the optimal portfolio of data assets
Identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities across the current data landscape; build a clear roadmap to close them
Serve as the internal authority on commercial data — what we have, what we need, and how it connects
Partner with the Digital Services function to build AI-ready data and technology platforms
Own the commercial data vendor relationship lifecycle: sourcing, negotiation, contracting, RFPs, renewals, and performance management
Manage contracts and commercial terms for key data providers (e.g., NielsenIQ, Circana/IRI, Kantar, retailer data partnerships) to maximize value and minimize risk
Establish and enforce vendor SLAs, data quality standards, and escalation protocols
Act as the central point of accountability for vendor-related issues, including in local/regional markets where data operations are less mature
Serve on the data governance enterprise council, acting as the owner of the key market data domain
Provide hands-on support to regional and local teams when vendor or data issues arise — particularly in markets with less-developed data infrastructure
Troubleshoot data delivery, quality, and access issues in partnership with local I&A and Sales teams
Build lightweight, scalable playbooks so that regional teams can resolve common issues independently over time
Champion the integration of AI and machine learning into commercial data workflows — from data harmonization and quality automation to predictive analytics and insight generation
Identify and build out AI capabilities in select test markets, proving value before scaling
Partner with IT and champion the integration of AI-driven solutions into everyday commercial data processes
Stay current on AI/ML innovations relevant to commercial data (e.g., LLM-based data cataloguing, automated anomaly detection, NLP-driven insight extraction) and assess applicability
Work across Sales, I&A, CX, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure commercial data strategy serves the full breadth of business needs
Translate complex data topics into clear, actionable language for non-technical stakeholders
Influence without authority — build alignment across functions and geographies on data standards, priorities, and investments
What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)
A clear, endorsed commercial data strategy and roadmap shared with Sales, I&A, and CX leadership
All major commercial data contracts reviewed, rationalized, and managed through a single governance framework
At least one AI-driven capability piloted in a test market with measurable results
Regional teams have a clear escalation path and playbook for vendor/data issues
Cross-functional stakeholders describe the commercial data landscape as "clearer and better connected" than 12 months prior

Our take

Mondelēz International is one of the biggest names in global snacking, with a presence in over 150 countries. The company is behind some of the world's most loved treats, such as Oreos, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Toblerone and Sour Patch Kids.

It's all about creating delicious products that millions of people enjoy every day, and the company combines iconic brands with deep consumer insights to stay ahead of changing tastes. Because of this, its work doesn't just stop at snacks; it invests in innovation, research, and sustainability to keep improving and growing.

In 2025, the company opened a Consumer Research Centre in Bournville, complete with high-tech kitchens and over 50 expert chocolate tasters. At the same time, it's also beginning to phase out synthetic food dyes across its candies, responding to consumer demand for more natural ingredients. It's a smart step in the right direction and one that shows Mondelēz isn't just keeping up, but shaping the future of snacking.