Project manager Graphic Chain Benelux

Operations

Looking for your next challenge in project management and want to work for brands like Nutrilon, HiPRO, Evian and Olvarit? Are you the structured problem solver we are searching for, and do you have experience or affinity with Graphic Chain Management? Then make sure to apply now and become our next Project Manager Graphic Chain (Graphic Chain Manager) for the Dairy, Waters, First Diet & Specialized Nutrition categories!

About the Job

You will be part of the IPRO team (Innovation & Productivity Realization Office), in the Operations department, and will report to the Team lead Activity Management. Together with the other Operations teams, IPRO manages innovations (or other product changes) all the way from the development of our products to the planning and delivery of them on our customer shelves.

As Graphic Chain Manager you are, together with your colleague, responsible for the coordination of all phases of the artwork process for the Dairy, Waters, First Diet & Specialized Nutrition (SN) categories of Benelux. Hereby ensuring all artworks will be delivered on time and within quality and costs. You will work closely together with the Project Managers, Activity Managers and Marketing leads.

Responsibilities:

• You are the number one contact for all artwork related topics for all parties involved (e.g., Pre Media-Agency, Global Artwork team, Brand Managers, Project Managers and Approvers).
• Oversee and manage all artwork projects for Benelux for your categories (other categories will be managed by your colleague or the global artwork team)
• Coordinate the artwork creation and approval through all phases: From forecast to on time delivery of the files to printer.
• Create, drive and track the planning for all artwork projects in scope and rework and reprioritize in case required.
• Advise and assist in technical printing topics (e.g. during Pre-Production Meeting, print trials and color proofing).
• Own and optimize the local artwork process; hereby following up on KPIs and improve the process where needed.
• Overseeing the project pipeline, resource tracking and reporting to internal and global stakeholders.
• Train all local users/stakeholders on the artwork process.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years’ experience in project management and basic knowledge of graphic chain processes.
• Experience in working with prepress agencies and printers (e.g. Knowledge of terminology, processes, technical knowledge about basics of colors and printing) is highly valued
• A structured planner with great eye for details and the ability to manage a high number of projects at the same time
• Besides networking and communication skills you are strong in stakeholder management.
• Fluent in English. French or Dutch is highly valued.
• Living and eligible to work in the Netherlands or Belgium (location: Rijswijk (NL) or Brussels (BE))
• If, in addition, you are a good problem solver and you are skilled in prioritizing your work you might be the person we are looking for.

About Danone

At Danone we are committed to our mission “bringing health, through food to as many people as possible”. Working together to make sure that our brands, like Hipro, Nutricia, Alpro, Activia, Nutrilon and Evian, create real benefits for people, communities and the planet. You will be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world. Being B Corp means to be part of a select movement of companies verified to be meeting the highest standards of social and environmental criteria and using business as a force for good. One Planet. One Health.

We Offer

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension, 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and you will receive a monthly health care allowance. In addition, you can get discount on your gym membership, and we offer initiatives focused on nutrition, physical, and mental health. We provide continuous learning opportunities through workshops, online courses and training sessions.
In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility. You can work from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk or you can work from home.

* all applications will be considered for a vacancy without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, disability, or any other protected status.

We put people at the center of everything we do. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and ideas to the table – the impact you could make might surprise you. We are committed to embrace diversity, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA.