Danone Specialized Nutrition Thailand is seeking for Operations Strategy & Transformation Manager, based in Samut Prakan. With our global presence, brands and business and our mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible; we believe that people growth is a key asset to reach a sustainable business performance.
To succeed in this journey, we're looking for the right talent and personalities eager to bring their energy and ideas to a meaningful project. Take this opportunity to GROW together and experience a culture that empowers you to express your ideas and share what you're passionate about!  

1. Strategic 
• Taking forward-looking perspective, framing strategic & transformation path for Operations related in alignment with SEA CBU’s goal and related stakeholders e.g. Research & Innovation, Quality, SEA MBUs, SEA CBU, Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA), Specialized Nutrition Business Unit.
• Identify Organizational capabilities gaps and develop strategies to build and enhance working efficiency, Product Quality, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Cost Optimization.
• Initiate mid to long term optimization projects, including Digital Transformation, determine plan and resources, drive & support towards project completion.

2. Execution
• Analyzing current operations, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to streamline processes.
• Animate Performance results for SEA Operations Performance Strategy (OPS) and drive/align priorities.
• Drive for the success of Operations KPIs including Manufacturing & Supply Chain efficiency and controllable cost
• Lead strategic Operations program(s) and project(s), for example new machine installation, new operations partnership, digital transformation, BCP roadmap, Inventory optimization, Road Safety.
• Drive Transformation Management, ensuring smooth implementation and adoption of new strategies, processes, digital tools.

3. General Tasks
• Operations Strategy: framing strategy of operations in link with quality and R&I strategies for SEA supply network in order to respond to the needs of the markets.
• Cost Management: Seek optimization of operations costs for Operation, covering Danone Supply Point & 3PM, Supply Chain & Logistics.
• Project & Portfolio Management; Implement value-added projects related to Supply Point 3PM, Supply Chain & Logistics.
• Flow Management and System; Set up a routing plan and a procurement plan that meets economic and service level objectives set by the business unit, Implement the resources for attaining these objectives.
• Operations & Supply Chain Performance; Improve the performance by involving all players and using continuous improvement methods.
• Monthly or per requested Performance Dashboard submission.
• Lead & drive Digital Transformation programs / projects.
• Team and People Management; Coach and Develop Talents, Ensure an effective day to day management of people and teams.

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in international business, logistics, operations, business administration or supply chain management.
• Communication well in English.
• 8 to 10 years in Supply Chain/Manufacturing Operations.
• Stakeholder management.
• Team management.
• Project management.

Danone is a world leading food company built on three business lines; Specialized Nutrition, Waters and Fresh Dairy Products. Danone’s mission is bringing health through food to as many people as possible and we want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people have to impact the world through their daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food. And healthy food needs a healthy planet, and this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies

Danone is committed to create and live an inclusive & diverse environment, which will drive our growth as a business, as teams, as members of communities & as individuals. Valuing diversity is recognizing and respecting human differences and similarities. Our aim is to ensure that all employees and applicants are given equal opportunity and that our organization is representative of our consumers and society

We commit to foster an inclusive working environment where we celebrate all types of diversity, both visible and invisible, which includes age, race, gender, nationality, disability, background, education, religion, beliefs, thinking style, perspectives and sexual orientation

We believe that our differences will make the difference

For more information, please visit our website at https://careers.danone.com/sea/en/home.html

What's next
Willing to start your meaningful journey? Hit the APPLY button! or you can contact us:
Pimparin Limpachote (Pim)
SEA Talent Acquisition Manager, DANONE SEA - HR Central Pool
Email: Pimparin.Limpachote@danone.com