Demand Planning Subject Matter Expert

Company: Danone North America
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

About the jobQuality, efficiency, and safety all play a big role in our work at Danone. Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for the Supply Chain team. We are currently looking to hire a Smart Planning Subject Matter Expert based in Broomfield, CO or White Plains, NY! This year Danone North America began a transformation journey to become the fastest-growing, major consumer goods company in North America.
As part of this transformation, Danone North America created a Design to Delivery (D2D) organization that encompasses Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, R&I and Operations.
The Strategy and Transformation team in D2D is responsible for the Digital Transformation enabling all the tools we need to achieve our full potential. The primary responsibilities of this role include coordination and leadership with both internal stakeholders as well as external consultants to ensure timely delivery of the Smart Planning deployment activities.
The Smart Planning Digital Transformation includes the implementation of an Advanced Planning System (APS) and supporting initiatives that will drive end to end cross functional process improvements, enabling technology and organizational changes. The base compensation range for this position is $72,000- $90,000 commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.About youResponsibilities:Organize internal stakeholders to support cross-functional data needs, engagement and decision alignmentSupport data gathering and ongoing data needs to support projectInventory, Capacity, Master Data, Planned Production, etc.Ensure data quality is maintained and troubleshoot data defects/issuesCreate functional specifications and test scripts to help design the technology solution to support new processesExecute User Acceptance TestingGuide backlog and continuous improvement prioritizationCreate end user training documentationLead stakeholder trainings, communications and engagements ensure adoption for new systems and processesLead the effort to establish KPIs and collaborate with outsourced partners on continuous improvementProactively identify and manage risks and roadblocks to the project, stakeholder engagement and adoptionTechnical: Strong functional knowledge of supply chain, operations, and experience in S&OP and demand planning, preferably in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industryOperational supply chain experience working with SAP technology platforms and excelStrong analytical capabilities, with the ability to digest complex data to solve business problemsExcellent written and visual communicationEducation and Experience (Requirements): Bachelor's Degree requiredAt least 3 years of demand planning experience requiredConsulting background a plusKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strategic thinkerExcellent analytical and critical thinking skillsSolution oriented; always focused on solving problemsStrong learning agilityProgram management, communication and change management fundamentals to facilitate cross functional projectsAbout usAbout Us: At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Horizon Organic, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps--- in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
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