Hoofddorp / Hybrid

 

The Innovation & Optimization Packaging Manager is a key position of Cycles & Procurement - Packaging Cycle due to its high impact on business, through project management (innovation and efficiency) and process stream lining, with a strong drive to make breakthrough changes and support the regions and category buyers in deliveries.

 

This position will report to the Global Packaging Innovation & Performance Manager within the central packaging purchasing organization, with a focus on one side on innovation breakthrough projects related to Paper Based categories, but also providing frames for all the innovation projects in the packaging team but also contributing to x-category projects such us benchmarks on specifications, market innovation scouting. Support programs like SRM, P4G, DTSV are part of the responsibility of the team also.

This position is working in close relationship with Central teams of R&I, Quality, Marketing and Operations across Danone’s divisions.

 

 

 About the Job

 

 The ambition of the position is to drive innovation in the Pack team but also accelerate cross-category and pack transformation initiatives and to help the category managers in driving efficiency via a 360 approach.

 

The list of initiatives to drive (non-exhaustive) will be as per the below :

 

 (60%) Manage or co-lead directly innovation / strategic projects (60%), with a focus on fiber-based solutions and other alternative materials that may become of interest. When there are potential solutions not fitting in a well identified category, ownership to define the sourcing / strategy until it can be handed over to a category buyer

 

(20%) Co-Lead Packaging steerco - Governance for packaging team (R&I, C&P & Operations) in regards Innovation management.

 

(10%) Support on Packaging Performance levers such as Should-Cost, Sourcing Cycle, Strategic Relationship Management (SRM), Design To Superior Value (DTSV), and Complexity Simplification programs. These are existing programs and to define best fit. 

 

(10%) Lead X-category market innovation with focus on how to strengthen market scouting capabilities.

Education & professional background

Business school, preferable with a Supply Chain and/or Engineering specialty  Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Project Management within Procurement, Supply Chain, or Research & Innovation (R&I), managing projects with significant cross-functional complexity.Strong Experience with Packaging and Project Management is needed.Experience in within strategic sourcing preferred.

Technical skills, functional competencies, and leadership behaviors

Recognized professional sourcing experience within Packaging and Innovation.Proven track record of implementing global strategies and initiatives.Strong ability to understand key procurement concepts in contract management, agency relationship and performance management.Collaborative by nature, experienced in forging strategic alliances in order to support business growth.Excellent negotiation skills with high emotional intelligence to navigate conflicting views.Strong analytical, including a high level of financial acumen.Results driven and action orientated.Empowers self and teams.Fosters collective impact through teamwork and diversity.Dares to challenge and drives for transformation.

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.  

  

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We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.   

  

We offer 

 

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk.

  

What’s next  

  

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.  

 

Need more information? Please contact Anna Anitova, Talent Acquisition Manager C&P via anna.anitova@danone.com.

 

 

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status  

  

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