Milk Valorization Senior Manager

Company: Danone North America
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

About the jobDanone in ESSENTIAL DAIRY & PLANT-BASED & REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE Procurement is looking for a Milk Valorization Senior Manager in Broomfield, CO (L8)The Milk Valorization Senior Manager leads strategic planning and portfolio management initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends. They oversee multiple projects prioritizing based on strategic importance and ROI analysis. By leveraging market insights, company needs and financial acumen, they optimize profitability and resource allocation. Their leadership fosters a culture of excellence, driving long-term growth and value creation within the organization.
Milk Valorization stands as a cornerstone strategy within Danone, focusing on two primary pillars to optimize and maximize the value from every drop of milk collected: Optimize Internal value (cost & waste reduction, leverage current assets, product superiority...) and create a profitable ingredient business unit (leverage assets across the Danone Global network). Milk valorization embodies Danone's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and strategic optimization, ensuring the effective utilization of resources while delivering superior value to customers and stakeholders across the value chain.25% Domestic Travel ExpectedDevelop and implement long-term strategic plans for milk valorization, aligning with overall business objectives, the Milk sourcing & Regenerative Agriculture strategies and market trends. Identify opportunities for growth, diversification, and innovation within the milk valorization portfolio. Prioritize projects based on strategic importance, resource availability, and potential impact on business performance . Communicate & align priorities with the NORAM & Global leadership. Utilize market insights to inform portfolio decisions, product development strategies, and investment priorities. Manage budgets, forecasts financial performance, and make data-driven decisions to optimize profitability and resource allocation . Set clear goals, expectations, and performance metrics to the project implementation team, empowering them to achieve individual and collective objectives. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to gain buy-in, solicit feedback, and address concerns (Sr leaders, suppliers, industry partners) Support the development of digital tools to optimize Milk Valorization processes, leveraging technology for efficiency and effectiveness. Support the overall milk supply & Regenerative Agriculture strategies as an active participant on the internal milk sourcing team. Act as a company ambassador & Share/promote the Milk Valorization story. The base compensation range for this position is $109,000-164,000commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment. About you Managerial Competencies and Personal Skills/Attributes required:
Leadership: Ability to provide clear direction, guidance, and support to the project execution team. Lead of a MVU portfolio, guiding its strategic direction and prioritization. Strategic thinking: Develop short and long-term vision for MVU initiatives (NORAM & GLOBAL) Decision making: Evaluate risks and opportunities to maximize outcomes and act decisively in complex environment. Communication skills and stakeholder engagement : Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts to diverse audiences . (X-functional, PMO teams, factories, NORAM and Global Sr Leaders, external partners) Convey ideas and information clearly. Promotes a positive work environment. Adaptability, Creativity, and resilience
Professional Experience/Education required:
Minimum BS in related field (Engineering, Food Science, Procurement etc..) Minimum 7 years work experience in CPG company or related dairy experience Microsoft Office proficiency Strong background in the dairy industry, with a deep understanding of milk processing, product development, and supply chain management Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans. Ability to manage a portfolio of projects and initiatives, prioritizing based on strategic objectives and resource constraints. Ability to work cross-functionally both in corporate and Dairy Industry environment. Strong business development skills, with experience in building partnerships and expanding market reach. Understanding of Danone's sustainability & Regenerative Agriculture principles and their application (preferred)
Key elements that could motivate a candidate.
Competitive salary and benefits packages Opportunity for professional development and advancement within the organization Collaborative and inclusive work environment Change to make a significant impact on the Dairy Industry and Danone (NORAM & Global) Strong connection to the purpose Danone North America About usAt Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps--- in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.
Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.
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