Global Category Manager Ocean Freight

Procurement at Danone

Key mission:

Develop and contribute to the global category strategy definition and oversee implementation across the company. Ensure best contractual conditions globally and drive supplier enabled innovation and supplier relationship management. Lead the ideation and execution of Global 'Big Bets' in coordination with the local, regional, and global stakeholders. Support Business units with day-to-day escalation and urgencies. Bring innovative ideas, and out of the box mindset to develop category processes and financial efficiency.

Main responsibilities:

• Build the category strategy based on the D2D (Design to Deliver) strategy and in alignment with the C&P guidelines in close collaboration with all relevant stakeholders and guide them to actively support and deploy the category strategies and projects locally.
• Drive category performance across all pillars: risk management, supplier capacity, quality, total cost of ownership, security of supply, sustainability program, BCPs.
• Lead the sustainability and compliance journey of the category aligned to the corporate sustainability and stewardship goals.
• Support the regions to optimize their supplier portfolio according to the strategy and secure supply.
• Engage and develop process with suppliers to ensure first access to innovation & sustainability.
• Follow-up the Export Control Tower: lead commercial stream. Ensure successful commercial implementation, support D2D teams with performance deviation and mitigation plans.
• Build and share market analysis at global / regional level considering business priorities of the affected business units and actively monitor the external market conditions that might have impact on Danone business.
• Manage the relationship and innovation agenda for strategic carriers & forwarders.

Meet your future manager! You will work closely with SCHAEFER Anne-Catherine, C&P EU Category Director Logistics.

A propos de vous

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic procurement at Regional / Global level
• Highly skilled in negotiation
• Transversal and project management, able to successfully operate cross-functionally and cross-culturally
• Excellent Presentation / Communication skills
• Analytical & Fundamental IT skills
• Legal knowledge in contracting and Procurement clauses.
• Experience with Logistics contracts, Air and Ocean preferred.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:

• Min. 10-year experience in procurement and/or supply chain, preferably managing Ocean & Air Freight in an FMCG environment or a Logistics company.
• Industry and Types of Companies: FMCG, Global Logistics Providers, Freight Forwarders
• Types of jobs: Procurement / Supply Chain
• Level at last job: Manager / Senior Manager
• Experience working in an international environment and fast-paced projects.

About Danone

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and can be challenging at times. 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, ambition 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. 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.

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