Global Packaging Innovation and Optimization Manager

at  Danone

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

• Business school, preferable with a Supply Chain and/or Engineering specialty.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in a complex global enviropment within packaging categories/innovation projects.
• Strong experience with Packaging and Project Management is essential.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES, AND LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS:

• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Recognized professional experience within Packaging and Innovation.
• Proven track record of implementing global strategies and initiatives.
• strong ability to understand key procurement concepts in contract management, agency relationship and performance management.
• collaborative by nature, experienced in forging strategic alliances to support business growth.
• excellent negotiation skills with high emotional intelligence to navigate conflicting views.
• strong analytical, including a good level of financial acumen.
• results driven and action orientated.
• fosters collective impact through teamwork and diversity.
• dares to challenge and drives for transformation.
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