Packaging Sustainability Data Manager

Job description

Sustainability plays an increasing role in today's market economy and Danone is no exception. Sustainability is embedded in Danone's company mission, our 2030 Danone Impact Journey targets and our global packaging sustainability strategy.  

To successfully execute Danone's Specialized Nutrition packaging sustainability strategy, it is key to have; 

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insights on the packaging we've put on the market in previous year(s)  

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clarity on our sustainability impact we have today 

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Awareness of the innovation opportunities of tomorrow and their impact on our footprint 

To facilitate these key pillars of Danone's packaging sustainability agenda, we are looking for a Packaging sustainability data Manager to help us create insights of today and co-build our sustainability strategy of tomorrow, through  enabling data driven decision making on future packaging choices 

 

In this role, you will be part of the Global SN Packaging Research and Innovation team. You will be part of a wider network of internal & external stakeholders & teams including   Sustainability, Cycles & Procurement, Manufacturing, IT, Finance, associated global colleagues and external sustainability partners to realize our Danone Impact Journey goals in SN 

 

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

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You will analyze packaging data & emerging pack sustainability trends  and transform them into concrete sustainability KPIs &  valuable insights to enable decision making & prioritization of pack sustainability projects   

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You will lead the integration of systems and tools to track packaging sustainability metrics across our SN portfolio .  You will deploy,  maintain & improve them,  as well as  will support Danone SN R&I pack  teams on its application   

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You will support  Business Units with needed data about packaging materials, recycled content, formats, recyclability, carbon footprint and other metrics 

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You will leverage existing and emerging digital (AI) tools  for smarter access to sustainability data & insights for quick & efficient decision making 

 

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Experience of working with large datasets, having great attention to detail and capable to analyze, synthesize and interpret different sets of data into meaningful conclusions.   

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Intermediate to advanced spreadsheet skills including excel,  MS Power Bi and the ability to learn new technology applications. Gen AI prompting (Copilot 365) is a plus 

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Able to communicate complex technical information in a concise and accessible way, through excellent oral and written skills as applied to presentations and written reports. 

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Strong collaboration skills in cross functional teams setting  

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Curiosity and passion about circular economy, packaging & sustainability 

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Demonstrated ability to prioritize and deliver results by working autonomously with minimal supervision.  

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Fluent in English oral and written 

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Bachelors or Masters degree in Data Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability , Business, Economics, , or related field.  Additional credentials/working experience in packaging and/or sustainability studies is a plus.   

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Ability to work from Utrecht NL

Working here you’ll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as Evian, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU .

We are proud to be an equal employer. We are convinced our differences make the difference and that an inclusive working environment will drive our growth as a business, as teams and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applicants for employment* fostering an inclusive working culture that is accessible for all.

Did you know that as a B-Corp certified company, Danone Benelux meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability?

We Offer

At Danone, we offer a complete package of benefits, with a competitive primary salary and yearly bonus, but also benefits like a premium free pension, 30 days annual leave and several discounts on a collective health insurance and even on some of our products.

What’s next?

Are you the person we are looking for? Hit the “apply now” button now. To comply with GDPR regulations, we cannot process your personal data without given consent. Therefore, we strongly recommend applying directly via our career website.

 

Need more information? Please contact Joost Rijksen, Talent Manager via joost.rijksen@danone.com.

 

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