Join us at Danone, where your work touches lives and contributes to a healthier world. As a global leader with a unique health-focused portfolio in food and beverages we are driven by a mission to bring health through food to as many as possible. Embedded in our culture is a profound sense of purpose and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community. At Danone we believe in the power of our people, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where our core values of humanism, openness, enthusiasm, and proximity lead the way to achieve our goals. We are proud to be a B Corp certified organisation which is reshaping the future of food, one delicious, nutritious product at a time.

We are thrilled to present an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to join our team as the Head of Category Management and Channel Development. In this 12-month FTC role, you will report directly to the Sales Director and co-lead a highly strategic agenda. Your primary objective will be to drive channel strategy and category development for a set of businesses with the ambition to achieve significant growth. You will adeptly navigate regulatory changes in the IMF (infant milk formula) sector that impact both grocery and pharmacy channels, enhance our adult portfolio, and spearhead the expansion of our dairy business.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Channel Strategy Development - Lead the ongoing development and implementation of channel strategy across ANZ for all Danone categories (excluding Medical). Collaborate with global stakeholders to leverage channel strategy insights, define 4P guidelines with the RGM team, ensure the 4Ps are effectively implemented, build strong retail partnerships, and support shopper marketing initiatives in the pharmacy channel.
• Category Development-Lead the development of Category Visions for ANZ markets, support sales teams in deploying these visions for long-term JBPs with key retail customers and monitor category dynamics to identify opportunities or risks.
• Business Planning- Co-lead annual business planning with S&I and Marketing, ensure consistency between brand and channel initiatives, collaborate on innovation pipeline business cases, manage syndicated and shopper data relationships, and oversee the trade marketing budget to support shopper plans.
• Team Leadership- Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of three senior managers, fostering their growth and ensuring their success.

You are a visionary leader with a strong sales acumen and a proven track record in category management and channel development. Your strategic mindset and ability to navigate complex regulatory environments have consistently driven significant growth in your previous roles. You excel in collaborative settings, working seamlessly with senior leadership to achieve ambitious business objectives. Your expertise in the consumer goods sector, combined with your ability to innovate and expand product portfolios, makes you an ideal candidate for this influential role.

Ideally, you will have:

• 8+ years of experience in Category Management and/or Channel Strategy Development within the international Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.
• Industry experience in consumer healthcare, nutrition, or infant milk formula.
• Experience with ANZ grocery and pharmacy channels.
• A tertiary qualification, preferably in Business or Marketing.
• A strong analytical and commercial mindset with a solid understanding of P&L and business financials.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams at various levels.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in inclusive, diverse, and high-performing teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health.  We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. Our headquarter is in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe and our products are sold in over 120 markets. We have been around for more than a century and are the proud owner of some of the best-known brands worldwide including favorites like YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare

Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2024 – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work.

Visit our website WE ARE DANONE to know more about us.

WE OFFER

We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance the lives and provide genuine value.

• A high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Flexible Hybrid working
• Thank Danone it’s Friday! 3pm finishes every Friday.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success
• Competitive Total Reward package including

• • Health, Life and salary continuance insurance
  • 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave
  • Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
  • Performance related incentives and annual reviews

HOW TO APPLY

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE&DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company.