VIE - Planning (m/f/d) Germany/Austria, Frankfurt am Main / Munich / Vienna

Danone is a global leader in the food industry, operating in three fast-growing categories: dairy and plant-based products, water, and specialised nutrition. True to our mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible, our ambition is to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and consumption habits. We are committed to making a positive and measurable impact on nutrition, society and the environment.

Tasks

• Supply Planning: Support the Market Supply Manager to ensure product availability, minimizing waste and optimizing inventory.
• Obsolete stock Management: Develop and enhance reporting tools identifying root causes and risks & lead cross-functional mitigation action-plans
• Portfolio Management: Lead and follow up innovation & renovation projects, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with commercial and supply teams.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain close communication with key stakeholders and supply points to secure alignment and resolve issues quickly.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze KPIs (service level, stock coverage, waste) to assess customer service and identify improvement areas.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify process gaps and propose innovative solutions to optimize planning and reduce waste.

Profile

Skills that will help you succeed:

• Strong analytical skills without losing sight of the big picture.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships easily and foster collaboration across functions.
• Fluent use of Office applications (especially Excel); knowledge of APO/SAP is a plus; Power BI / Power Query is an advantage.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English; German is a plus.