Milk Agricultural Program Manager - Regenerative Agriculture

Job description

Hoofddorp,Hybrid

 

As part of the Renew Danone strategy, the company launched the Danone Impact Journey (DIJ) in February 2023, refocusing its sustainability efforts on three key pillars: Health, Nature, and People & Communities. Our collective commitment is to drive change and embed sustainability throughout the business across categories and countries to make Danone more resilient and competitive. Each pillar has specific priorities and mid-to-long-term objectives aimed at generating maximum impact and value.

 

Co-Develop the Europe Milk Roadmap

·  Support milk teams in defining programs that align with the Danone Impact Journey commitments, focusing on actions at farm level, budgets, funding, partnerships, and impact quantification (particularly CO2 and methane). While climate action is a priority, biodiversity, water management, and soil health will also be key focuses in the roadmap. 

Monitor the Implementation of Danone Impact Journey Programs

·  Lead project review calls with sustainability managers, update progress trackers, risk & opportunities files, and budgets. 

Drive the Deployment of Danone Impact Journey in the Europe Milk Team

·  As a member of the Europe milk leadership team, you will be the go-to person for DIJ-related topics. You will lead monthly meetings to update the EU Milk Leadership Team and country directors on guidelines and program progress.
·  Animate a European community of sustainability managers in milk through regular calls to share best practices across countries. Once a year you’ll organize in collaboration with the EU Farmer relationship manager FRM Days to gather all EU teams working on FRM and sustainability 

Contribute to Danone's Global Agriculture Strategy and Program Deployment in Europe

·  As a member of the global agriculture team, contribute to shaping the global strategy and support the deployment of global programs in Europe.
We are looking for the candidate with strong expertise in sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices, with a strong understanding of the latest trends, methodologies, and innovations in promoting soil health, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

Furthermore you have: 

·  Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects from initiation to successful completion, with a focus on delivering results within set timelines and budgets.
·  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers, suppliers, NGOs, and technical advisors, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
·  Strong data analysis and interpretation skills to establish meaningful KPIs and track the impact of regenerative agriculture initiatives. Use data-driven insights to continuously improve program outcomes.
·  An ability to develop long-term plans for scaling regenerative agriculture practices across the EU region. Identify growth opportunities and external funding sources to expand program impact.
·  Strong financial skills to develop cost plans, assess ROI, and secure necessary funding for project implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
·  Experience working in cross-functional teams, collaborating with buyers, brand managers, and sustainable development experts.
·  Resourceful problem solver with a proven ability to adapt strategies based on budget constraints, farmer feedback, and market dynamics.
·  International experience, preferably within the EU agriculture sector, with knowledge of regional regulations, policies, and market dynamics related to agriculture and sustainability.
·  Passion for innovation and continuous learning, with a keen interest in the latest developments in agricultural technology and sustainable solutions.
·  Proficiency in both French and English is essential. Additionally, fluency in other European languages is highly advantageous for effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

 

 

Working at Danone is a unique experience. It’s fast-paced and complex and, at times, it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities to learn and grow working with some of the best-known brands in the world, like Evian, Alpro, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon. Bring your unique perspective, ambitions and entrepreneurial ideas to the table – the impact you could make might just surprise you. One Planet. One Health – BY YOU.  

  

We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified company. That means we meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.   

  

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we base our hiring decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.   

  

We offer  

 

All Danoners receive a complete package of benefits. This includes a competitive salary and yearly bonus, a premium free pension and great discounts on health insurance and Danone products. We understand the importance of flexibility and offer 30 days of annual leave (with the opportunity to purchase more) and a hybrid working environment, where you can work either from home or from one of our People Hubs in Hoofddorp, Utrecht and Rijswijk.  

  

What’s next    

  

It’s simple – hit the “apply” button. In order to comply with GDPR we can’t process your personal data without your given consent, so please apply directly via this website. Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you.  

 

Need more information? Please contact Anna Anitova, Talent Acquisition Manager C&P via anna.anitova@danone.com.

 

* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status