Responsible for planning, executing and co-driving the Supply Chain Financial Performance. As the Finance key business partner in scope, you will be advising the Supply Chain Lead on all Finance and Controlling related topics impacting Supply Chain. You will be responsible to develop, lead and manage the global function cost controlling and performance management for SN Global Supply Points Supply Chain (SC).

As Head of Supply Chain Controlling, you are responsible for:  

•    Design & Implement efficient processes and methods to gather and analyse supply chain data 
•    Track KPIs and report on supply chain’s performance (upstream & downstream)
•    Fixed Cost Absorption clarification with CBUs in the RF process
•    Lead the analysis and optimization process for the SN GSP Inventory management  
•    Ensure proper visibility, granularity, analysis and optimization of volume cycles (S&OP/RF/Production)
•    Co-drive Supply Chain performance animation together with the Key Operations stakeholders 
•    Co-drive strategic decisions for planning optimizations & efficiency  
•    Team management, impact & growth

Meet your future manager! Your manager will be Anja VAN DER HULST, GSP SN Finance Director Operations. Learn more about her: Anja van der Hulst RC | LinkedIn 

 We are looking for a team member with the following profile: 

Skills Needed (Technical):  

•    Master’s degree in finance 
•    Experience: +10 years in controlling
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills in English language.
•    Strong analytical and business understanding skills required.
•    Strong skills on systems & technology with the ambition to further digitalize

Core Functional Competencies to be successful on the job:

•    Strong strategic and analytical thinking
•    Strong leadership skills
•    Ability to operate in complex and fast changing environment
•    Track record of performance
•    Fast learner, positive energy, team player, committed, resilient
•    Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
•    Challenges the status quo, takes initiative and generates breakthrough ideas

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.*

We Offer

It’s an exciting time to join Danone as a Head of Supply Chain Controlling - Global Supply Points. You’ll build meaningful relationships and networks working with large, dynamic brands. And the best part? You’ll be supported to grow an impactful career that you can be proud of. Together, we’ll build a healthier world.

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk.

What’s Next

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button before the application deadline of May 9th. Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the job posting earlier than the stated deadline. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.

Need more information? Please contact Claudia Llona, Talent Acquisition Manager via claudia.llona@danone.com.

* All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status