Looking for your next challenge in Supply Chain and Project Management? Are you a born networker with a passion for innovation that wants to further develop your analytical skills? Then make sure to apply now and become our next VIE Activity Manager Innovation & Renovation for brands like Alpro or Danio!

You will be part of the BENELUX IPRO team (which stands for Innovation & Productivity Realization office), in the Operations department, and will report to the Team lead Activity Management. The IPRO team manages innovations and renovations (and all other product changes) all the way from the ideation and development of our products to the planning and delivery of them on our customer shelves.

In this role you will closely work together with the (Sr.) Project Manager (PMO) and will be responsible for the coordination and on time/in full delivery of the operational inputs of the projects within your categories. 

The PMO is in the lead of the full project, manages the multi-disciplinary project team and keeps track of the overall timeline with focus on the development phases. You, as VIE Activity Manager, will be part of the project team and are responsible for the operational timeline and therefore ensure that the new products end up on the retailers’ shelf, on time, within quality and at the lowest cost. Your focus is the implementation and launch phase of the projects.

• You are the Supply Chain expert in cross-functional teams of projects that result in new or changing products and/ or packaging
• Act as single point of contact with the factories and the internal Operations department
• Work in cross-functional teams with IPRO PMO, Graphic Chain managers, Marketing, Sales, R&D and Finance and collaborate daily with other Operations teams (Customer Service, Planning, Master Data and Quality)
• Be the local Project Manager for secure and productivity projects
• Create and animate the operational timeline and warn about risks and deviations from the plan; all the way from setting up the Master Data to shipping to our customer warehouses
• Support the development of the innovation forecasts in collaboration with Marketing and Sales as part of the monthly S&OP cycle
• Support the Supply Planning team in all phase-in/phase-outs linked to the activities
• Ensure on-time delivery of all agreed and resourced projects within cost and quality parameters
• Follow up post launch to ensure the possible operational environment for landing in our markets

• You have obtained a university degree in a relevant field
• Preferably experience in a Supply or Demand Planning role
• Project Management experience and knowledge is highly valued
• Besides strong networking and communication skills you are strong in stakeholder management
• Fluency in English is a must within this position
• You are allowed to work as VIE in the Netherlands
• If, in addition, you have an analytical mindset with an extended knowledge of Excel you might be the person we are looking for!

Are you eligible for a V.I.E?

V.I.E is a Business France device allowing Europeans to work internationally for a designated company. This is a 6 to 24 months contract.

You must be aged between 18 to 28. 

You must have completed national service obligation

You must be a citizen of the European Economic Area

You must have never worked in the country in which you wish to do your VIE.  

What are the contractual advantages of the V.I.E?

Business France handles everything for volunteer’s contract

Business France handles the whole care insurance for volunteers (sickness; maternity invalidity; work accidents)

There are no taxes and charges on salary. There are no unemployment benefits and retirement contribution

You will be granted with 2,5 days off per month

Your gratification is fixed according to the Business France grid

Why you should choose this V.I.E experience at Danone?

• A rewarding personal experience  

Making the choice to do a V.I.E can turn out to be a great opportunity. This is your chance to challenge yourself and to discover more about a new country. You will be part of the Danone community, working for some of the best-known brands in the world. Our objectives are to make sure that you will come as you are, ready to innovate and to bring your perspective. We, as a company, bring a great importance in creating an inclusive working environment. We will consider all applicants to our offers. As a B-Corp certified company, Danone meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. One Planet One Health by You.

• Be part of the international V.I.E community   

We will always make sure that you will feel great in your host country. You will be part of the V.I.E community group where you will be regularly informed about any news concerning the community. This will enable you to get in touch with the international Danone community and to learn more about multiple cultures. You will also integrate an international talent pool giving you the opportunity to extend your time working for Danone across the world or in France. You will join dynamic teams and play an important role in the performance of Danone and all its brands.

What’s next?

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