VIE - Planning (m/f/d) - Germany/Austria

Context

You love strong brands - we love strong personalities! Become part of Danone and our team with the successful brands Activia, Actimel, Alpro, Aptamil, Volvic and more. Here we are looking for support.

Mission

• Accountable for the creation of precise short- and mid‑term demand forecasts for key customers, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders
• Analyze market trends, historical data, and key business drivers to improve forecast accuracy
• Monitor forecast performance and identify root causes of deviations
• Ensuring consistency of forecast from period to period, tracking and explaining changes
• Understand business and demand levers to manage ad-hoc requests and drive operational actions
• Close relationship with Sales, Marketing and lively exchange within the supply chain cluster
• Support on our roadmap to enhance our forecasting by AI

Skills that will help you succeed

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration or a related field, ideally with a focus on Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Logistics.
• Some practical experience in planning processes is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of Excel; experience with SAP / IBP is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to maintain attention to detail while keeping an eye on the big picture, and the confidence to challenge assumptions when needed.
• Good communication skills and the ability to easily connect with others.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
• Fluency in English is required to ensure effective collaboration with international stakeholders.
• Eager to develop and implement statistical and machine learning forecasting methods to drive continuous improvement in forecasting performance.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunities at Danone

Danone is proud to promote inclusion and equal opportunities. We truly believe that our diversity will make the difference and that an inclusive environment will make us grow as a company, as a team, and as people. We therefore consider all applications to ensure an inclusive corporate culture where everyone can feel like they belong.

All applications will be considered irrespective of origins and ethnicity, personal background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability.

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.