The Sr/ Manager, Strategy & Planning will be a key member of our Brand Management team, more specifically, our Planning & Innovation (P&I) team. This team operates with an enterprise-wide general management lens to shape innovation pipelines, solve complex portfolio-level challenges, and catalyze strategy to execution to position our business for long-term growth. P&I roles require a combination of strategic thinking, consumer-centricity, operational rigor and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships. This role’s primary focus will be leading, and orchestrating work across Strategy and Business Planning, with less emphasis on Innovation, Prioritization, and Mission & Sustainability.  The Sr/ Manager will shape business strategy through quarterbacking planning cycles and leading cross brand initiatives, define strategic narratives, and serve as a trusted partner to executives in driving transformation.

The ideal candidate will be adept at thinking strategically and acting pragmatically, influencing across the organization to deliver new ideas. They will be an analytical, growth-minded leader who thinks and acts in a disciplined, yet disruptive way and who can thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. They will have a strong ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally and with senior level stakeholders. Excited to solve high impact problems and develop actionable solutions for the most challenging issues facing the business? Come join us!

The Sr/Manager may be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Shepherd the creation of cross-functionally enabled Strat Plans guided by Global Category & US strategies including defining Where to Play and How to Win
• Mobilize aligned strategies into action across functions to articulate second order implications and ensure enablement across time horizons – e.g., volume planning, supply chain strategy, commercial strategy, etc
• Identify actions and assumptions to enable annual plan to deliver ambition aligned to strategy by quarterbacking cross-functional planning process, tying through to impact and enablement
• Lead high impact cross-functional strategic and transformation initiatives to deliver business ambition, such as portfolio strategy, enterprise resource allocation and routine optimization
• Steer Yogurt, Shakes, Kids categories toward more consistent performance and craft performance narrative in business updates (e.g., QBR) for key stakeholders
• Optimize and execute SKY team routines to increase Leadership Team and Business Unit efficiency and effectiveness
• Potential to lead other high impact projects across Long Term Innovation, Mission & Sustainability and Prioritization as capacity and business need warrants

Please note: Additionally, this role may be eligible to participate in the Brand Management functional rotation program. Details to be discussed during the recruitment process.

This role is hybrid and will be based at one of our headquarters locations in White Plains, NY, or Louisville, CO. 

The base compensation range for this position is $108,000 - $161,000 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 support employee flexibility, Danone operates in a hybrid work environment, offering opportunities to work both remotely and in the office. 

• You have 5+ years of relevant experience, with minimum 4 years at a leading CPG company in brand, commercial or finance role, top-tier strategy consulting firm, or in an internal strategy and planning team
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Economics (or related discipline); MBA preferred
• Proven track record of uncovering opportunities by leveraging data, market insights and competitive intelligence to guide specific actions and business decisions
• Strong business & financial acumen and strategic mindset, with an ability to think across a broad system, refine questions, and develop analytical frameworks
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, matrixed environment with complex stakeholders while managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills- adept at simplifying complexity into plain, powerful messages and crisp, succinct storylines and presentations
• A trusted partner to senior stakeholders, you have strong influencing skills and the ability to partner with teams across levels, including the ability to constructively challenge the status quo
• A demonstrated track record of leading end-to-end project management of complex cross-functional initiatives in a structured, collaborative way

Life at Danone

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves “Proud Danoners.” 

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Our Brands

When you join us, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.

Our Purpose

We’re committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we’re proud to be the world’s largest B Corp.

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Our Benefits

Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees. 

• Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits – which include medical, dental and vision – with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model.
• Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.  
• Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
• Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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