Short Intro and About the JobIn this role, you will be responsible for:
- You will be the Single Point of Accountability for delivering Operations components of RF1 / RF's at the business unit (BU) level while activating value chain functions when required to provide integrated solutions for BU's in addition to bringing the voice of Operations into the BU's.
- You will sit on the BU Leadership team, supported by the Operations eco-system
- You will activate the functions in the development, alignment and implementation of solutions
- You will advise & align the BU Leadership to solutions
- You will engage as the Operations voice into the BU
- In partnership with the broader Operations organization, ensure we have right resources and capacity at the right time for both short and long term business need.
- Challenge the business in keeping an optimal number of projects, ensure ruthless prioritization - optimize sku's and project/portfolio management.
- Owns iPRO process for the BU, driving stage gate adherence and rigor to deliver all projects on time and within budget
- Through ruthless prioritization, drive sku and project optimization to deliver improved gross margin % and margin accretive innovation to the BU.
- Utilizing value chain experience and through appropriate influencing and decision making, support the team to drive solutions for key innovations that deliver profitable growth for the BU.
- Ensure that we collectively connect the dots across Operations and in partnership with all stakeholders, to drive the right solutions that improve the cost of the business.
- Own Talent Management within the function
The base compensation range for this position is $
225,000 - 280,000, commensurate 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- You will have a bachelor's degree (Masters Degree preferred)
- You will have 12 to 15 years of cross functional supply chain experience with a focus in S&OP and manufacturing.
- You will have experience in Developing and managing interpersonal relationships to influence senior leadership decisions within BU
- You will have experience negotiating change and compromise with multiple levels of stakeholders across BU
- You will have previous knowledge of Microsoft products, excel, PowerPoint, Word
