PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Mission

Proactively develop, implement and ensure the sustainability of IT&Data applications as enablers for business performance for Japan/Korea in order to ensure an optimal and sustainable IT service delivery that meets or exceeds the business expectations independently.

Essential function Business

Solution Manager for Topline/D&A (Data and Analytics)

• Business partnering and clear status update in the concerned scope

• Manage applications on a day-to-day basis in partnership with vendors/internal teams to ensure the availability and the effectiveness of the IT applications to support business growth and business KPIs

• Manage for the project success

• Ensure operational management of projects or support dedicated resources

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Main responsibilities

*Position responsibilities are as below but not limited to;

• Provide effective functional user support based on internal SLAs and KPIs • Provide and permanently develop knowledge of business process and applications for his / her domain

• Identify opportunities for the evolution of applications

• Lead or participate in projects in the concerned scope

• Managing internal and external suppliers and other resources

• Execute activities to ensure compliance with existing laws, regulations, IT Governance Processes, and Internal Control

• Collaboration with other countries’ members and product teams in the domain

Education background

• Possess a general bachelor’s degree and above Technical Skills and Experiences required

• More than 7 years’ experience in IT applications implementation and support

• Project management experience

• Knowledge of Sales and Topline processes and tools, Customer activation

• Data analytics and application in FMCG industry is a PLUS.

• Stakeholder relationship management balancing with customer focus and communication excellence

• Ability to understand software solutions and delivery models and to evaluate, select and ensure successful implementation.

• Ability to map business activities into processes, to optimize and support them

• Ability to lead cross-functional and diverse teams to deliver results, manage transversal processes and projects

• Japanese: Fluent

• English: Business Level Competencies to be successful on the job

• Ability to adapt to change and lead / drive change

• Resilience, determination, and flexibility

• Cross-functional and cross-cultural effectiveness

• User centric and Data driven thinking

• Strong Communication / interpersonal skills

• Passion for excellence

• Networking ability to build authentic relationships and strong business partnering with key users

• Self-awareness and quick reflection to development

BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, Danone is a leading global food & beverage company built on three businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition.

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health - which reflects a strong belief that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. We deliberately concentrate on high-growth and health-focused categories, and commit to operating in an efficient, sustainable and responsible manner.

Check out the link below to find out more about Danone in Japan.
http://www.danone.co.jp/

Danone Japan is a certified B Corporation and is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Marital Status / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Danone Japan 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, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.