Without logistics there's no sales, so our impact on the business is huge. If we make a mistake in planning and we miss our promotion volumes, then we miss a big chunk of net sales for the company. And on the other hand, if we over produce, we end up with waste, and a direct negative impact on our profitability and on the environment. Our mission of One planet. One health is really important to my work; making sure that generations that come after us have a nice planet to live on.
I’m part of a small close-knit team, it feels like a family business. We share ideas and opinions, everyone finds joy in what they do, everybody feels that they are doing a job with purpose.
Danone is entrepreneurial, everybody gets a lot of freedom to work on the things that they believe in, as long as it fits our wider purpose. We have the freedom to move and to develop ourselves the way we would like. It’s quite informal, nobody wears a suit and tie. Danone has a relaxed atmosphere, we’re a diverse team, and we can be ourselves.
We work in a fast-moving environment, so there are always opportunities opening up. It’s important to put yourself in a position to take advantage and express what you want. We have annual development conversations and we’re encouraged to look ahead and be ambitious.