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Danone

Global foods and beverages company

Responsable Relations Producteurs & Logistique

Procurement & Sourcing +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCaen, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university or engineering education at Bac +5 level or equivalent is required.
  • Initial professional experience in roles involving team management and/or supplier management is required; experience in agriculture or agrifood is ideal.
  • Experience purchasing raw dairy materials is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of and strong interest in the agricultural and agrifood sectors are required.
  • The candidate must adapt their communication to uncertain situations.
  • The candidate must be able to build a cohesive and effective team with people of different profiles.
  • The candidate must be able to work independently while their direct manager works remotely.
  • Professional proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of three: one person responsible for on-site logistics and administration, and two traveling milk-sector managers.
  • Build lasting, trusting relationships with agricultural partners, the milk-collection provider, and regional stakeholders.
  • Contribute to defining strategic directions for milk procurement, particularly by managing conventional and organic milk volumes to support development of the Molay-Littry factory.
  • Ensure the proper operation of milk collection from farmers to the factory.
  • Work closely with the Les 2 Vaches brand to support its development strategy and promote the organic, fair-trade, Normandy milk supply chain.
  • Contribute to developing and deploying Danone programs for regenerative agriculture, including carbon footprint, animal welfare, soil and biodiversity protection, and farmer support.
  • Represent Danone in local agricultural bodies, including Criel and the interprofessional laboratory.
  • Participate in milk-price negotiations with the France milk contracting manager.
  • Build and manage the operating budget for the Molay-Littry Milk Department, covering logistics, engagement, and administration.
  • Coordinate and maintain the relationship between the Molay-Littry factory and the Milk Department.

Desired Qualifications

  • Agriculture or agrifood experience is ideal.
  • Experience purchasing raw dairy materials is an advantage.

About the Company

Danone

Global foods and beverages company

Danone is a global food and beverage company focused on Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. It sells brands like Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Evian, Nutricia, and Volvic across more than 120 markets, employing over 100,000 people. Its products aim to support health and sustainability, guided by the One Planet. One Health framework and 2030 goals, with a plan to pursue B Corp certification by 2025. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven approach, the Entreprise à Mission status in France, and strong sustainability commitments across a diversified brand portfolio to bring healthy, sustainable eating to as many people as possible.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1919

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