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Mondelēz Taste The Future Leadership Graduate Program

23 April 2026

12:30 CEST

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Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

As an organization, we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast-paced and ever-changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more, and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor. 

During this Jobinar, we will be joined by two guest speakers from Mondelēz International in Europe, who will share the new opportunities available for early talent like you in Supply Chain and Manufacturing.  

Excited to grow your career?  

Join us during the live Jobinar on April 23 and learn more about the Mondelēz’s Taste The Future Leadership Graduate Program! 

Connect with us

Meet the speakers

Dominik Gebhard Knoll
Graduate Trainee, IL6S Engineer
Klyde Gamboa
Talent Attraction & Employer Branding
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Lamees Ali
Graduate Trainee, Procurement Operations Pack
Georgie O’Connor
Europe Talent Acquisition Lead – MSC
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Ricardo Biscaia Bacellar

Vice President, Mondelēz Supply Chain (MSC) UK & Ireland

What we do

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by 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 more sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Our delicious products are created in 52 plants across Europe by more than 34,000 passionate people. We are the top maker of chocolate and biscuits and a leading maker of gum and candy. We make sure our powerful global brands and local jewels like Cadbury, Milka and Alpen Gold chocolates, Oreo, belVita, LU and Tuc biscuits get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Make it an opportunity

Mondelēz International empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. In Europe, with employees based in 49 countries and with 2022 net revenues of more than $11 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, belVita, LU, 7DAYS, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka, Toblerone, Cote d’Or, and Philadelphia.

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Reflected in everything we do, our values shape how we operate and bring our purpose of empowering people to snack right to life.

We love our consumers and our brands

We deeply know our consumers and understand their desires for personal well-being and thoughtful care for our planet. It shapes how we share delightful and sustaining snacks with them

We grow every day

 In everything we do, we’re thinking of one thing – growth. We operate with speed and efficiency instead of focusing on perfection. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the driving force behind our growth

We do what’s right

Always. We treat everyone with care and integrity. Our diverse, inclusive and connected community makes us stronger and secures our steps forward on the right path. We follow through on our commitments, doing what is right for our consumers, right for our partners, right for our brands and right for the environment

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Mondelēz Taste The Future Leadership Graduate Program

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00 Introduction Video
01 Welcome & Agenda Overview
02 Mondelēz Overview & Ricardo's Story
03 Programme Intro
04 The Two Programme Pathways
05 Programme Structure & What to Expect
06 Who We're Looking For & How to Apply
07 Clyde's Introduction
08 Graduate Introduction: Lamees
09 Graduate Introduction: Dominik
10 Beginning of the Q&A
11 What does a typical first month look like for a graduate joining the program?
12 Do graduates get exposure to real operational or manufacturing challenges?
13 How can a graduate connect internally and build potentially their people skills?
14 What attracted you actually to join the program, and did you have to relocate for this role?
15 How much ownership do graduates actually get starting from their day one — or from your day one in your experience?
16 How do you think the program has been helping you to build your end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing understanding?
17 On your first few months at Mondelēz, what are the most surprising experiences so far for you?
18 What roles do people typically move into after completing the program?
19 Out of all the many products you guys manufacture, which one is your favorite? Maybe we can go one by one.
20 How is mentorship structured? Do graduates keep the same mentor throughout the three years?
21 How do you ensure you leverage the scale of the company when it comes to networking and knowing people?
22 How does Mondelēz support continuous learning and upskilling?
23 You've mentioned IL6S — have you been involved in any continuous improvement or Six Sigma project? If so, what was the most surprising or interesting finding from it?
24 Do you truly feel like you're making a difference in the company — like you're having an impact on what's being asked of you or in the role that you are doing?
25 Which program offers a better launch pad for a long-term leadership ambition?
26 Could you clarify how the rotations are structured geographically? Are they typically within one country, or more Europe-based across different locations?
27 What have been the easiest and most challenging aspects of driving improvement projects?
28 Looking back, what do you wish you had done before starting your programs?
29 How can we stand out in our application for this program?
30 Conclusion

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

As an organization, we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast-paced and ever-changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more, and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor. 

During this Jobinar, we will be joined by two guest speakers from Mondelēz International in Europe, who will share the new opportunities available for early talent like you in Supply Chain and Manufacturing.  

Excited to grow your career?  

Join us during the live Jobinar on April 23 and learn more about the Mondelēz’s Taste The Future Leadership Graduate Program! 

Connect with us

Meet the speakers

Dominik Gebhard Knoll
Graduate Trainee, IL6S Engineer
Klyde Gamboa
Talent Attraction & Employer Branding
Lamees Photo – profile photo
Lamees Ali
Graduate Trainee, Procurement Operations Pack
Georgie O’Connor
Europe Talent Acquisition Lead – MSC
Ricardo Photo – profile photo

Ricardo Biscaia Bacellar

Vice President, Mondelēz Supply Chain (MSC) UK & Ireland

What we do

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by 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 more sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We are proud, not only of the iconic brands we make, but also of the people who make them. Our delicious products are created in 52 plants across Europe by more than 34,000 passionate people. We are the top maker of chocolate and biscuits and a leading maker of gum and candy. We make sure our powerful global brands and local jewels like Cadbury, Milka and Alpen Gold chocolates, Oreo, belVita, LU and Tuc biscuits get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Make it an opportunity

Mondelēz International empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. In Europe, with employees based in 49 countries and with 2022 net revenues of more than $11 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, belVita, LU, 7DAYS, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka, Toblerone, Cote d’Or, and Philadelphia.

Mondelez Brands – profile photo

Reflected in everything we do, our values shape how we operate and bring our purpose of empowering people to snack right to life.

We love our consumers and our brands

We deeply know our consumers and understand their desires for personal well-being and thoughtful care for our planet. It shapes how we share delightful and sustaining snacks with them

We grow every day

 In everything we do, we’re thinking of one thing – growth. We operate with speed and efficiency instead of focusing on perfection. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the driving force behind our growth

We do what’s right

Always. We treat everyone with care and integrity. Our diverse, inclusive and connected community makes us stronger and secures our steps forward on the right path. We follow through on our commitments, doing what is right for our consumers, right for our partners, right for our brands and right for the environment

Supply Chain Leadership Development Scheme

Ready to Shape the Future of Manufacturing & Supply Chain?

Start you career as a future leader, we’re looking for bold, curious, and ambitious graduates to join our Supply Chain Leadership Development Graduate scheme.

Over the course of three years, with three rotations, you’ll gain hands-on experience, take on real responsibilities, and work across different locations and Supply Chain functions. You will work in a plant to learn Manufacturing, in our commercial head office to master customer service and logistics and a final placement to experience Engineering, Procurement, Quality or our important Operations Centers.

What's in It for You?
  • Three Rotations (12 months each): Explore different areas of our business through challenging and diverse roles. You will rotate between locations domestically this gives you a broad understanding of how MDLZ operates and helps you discover your passions.
  • Structured Learning & Development: We invest in your growth! You’ll participate in a comprehensive learning curriculum including workshops, online courses, and leadership training sessions designed to equip you with the skills you need to succeed.
  • Dedicated Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from experienced leaders who are invested in your development. They’ll provide advice, share their insights, and help you navigate your career path.
  • Impactful Projects: You’ll be given opportunities to work on real-world projects that directly contribute to MDLZ’s success. Your work will matter!
Who Are We Looking For?

Someone who wants to be a future leader within Mondelēz International, excited about working in different environments across Supply Chain and Manufacturing and be willing to relocate for rotations domestically.

You’ll need to be agile, a good communicator and problem-solver, think innovatively and work well in a team and independently.

Ready to challenge the status quo and grow into a leadership role?

Candidate Requirements:
  • A recent graduate with a degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain or
  • Logistics Although not essential, it would be advantageous to have gained relevant experience through an internship or similar
  • Leadership ambition, examples of where you have demonstrated leadership qualities in education, through hobbies or in a work context
  • Fluent in English
  • (Domestic/International) mobility to relocate whilst on the Graduate scheme
Are You In?

Start building the future — yours and ours. Apply now and become one of our Supply Chain Leadership Development Graduates at Mondelez International

Engineering & Operations Leadership Development Scheme

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International in our Engineering & Operations Leadership Development Graduate scheme?

Join Mondeléz and get a real taste of our global reach and diverse opportunities, while focusing on your own development. Our Engineering & Operations Leadership Development scheme offers you a delicious blend of formal and on the job training that will expand your horizons while encouraging your personal growth.

What's in It for You?
  • Dedicated leadership & mentorship: Your development will be formed by on-the-job experience where you’ll take on real responsibilities and Operational leadership. To support your growth, you will have a line manager, a buddy and a leadership mentor.
  • Structured learning : we invest in you! You’ll participate in a comprehensive learning curriculum including workshops, online courses, and leadership training sessions designed to equip you with the skills you need to succeed.
  • Impactful Projects: You’ll be given opportunities to work on real-world projects that directly contribute to MDLZ’s success. Your work will matter!
The Role:
  • Over a 3-year program, you’ll get to work across our operations in three 12-month rotations, Engineering, Manufacturing.
    Operations & Quality. Designed to give you breadth and depth of knowledge, exposure to industry experts and skills across food manufacturing, project engineering, continuous improvement and people leadership.
  • You will experience a variety of roles across at least two of our plants 
What we look for:
  • Confidence to try new and challenging experiences, you will be enthusiastic about learning and ambitious to grow. We value proactivity, agility, problem solving and communications skills.
  • We like people who aren’t afraid to stand alone, who deal with ambiguity instead of ignoring it and who know how to approach a problem, no matter how difficult.
  • Ready to challenge the status quo and grow into a leadership role?
Candidate Requirements:
  • A recent graduate with a degree or equivalent in one of the following disciplines.
  • Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Automation Engineering or a related Engineering or Operations degree.
  • Fluent in English.
  • For you to get the most out of our graduate scheme we require flexibility of location.
Are You In?

Start building the future — yours and ours. Apply now and become one of our Engineering & Operations Leadership Development Graduates here at Mondelēz International