Future Specialist Program - Supply Chain Department

Short Intro and About the Job

Ready to accelerate your career in Supply Chain? 

Look no further! DANONE Future Specialist Program is a unique 12-month development journey designed for ambitious people who want to gain real business experience, work with international teams and build skills that will accelerate their careers. 

🚀 This is your chance to learn from experienced professionals, take ownership of meaningful projects and make a real impact from day one. 

Whether you're just starting your career or looking for the right place to gain practical experience, this program will help you build the confidence, competencies and business exposure needed to thrive in today's fast-changing world. 

START DATE: 4 January 2027

Why are we opening a Danone Planning Center in Katowice? 

Simply because we are obsessed with efficiency. 

We are strategically transforming from a category-driven model to a proactive, centralized, and technologically advanced planning organization. Our ambition is to bring together talented people who are ready to learn, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of planning at Danone.

Shortly about the job 

• You'll be the behind-the-scenes hero, making sure our Alpro, Activia, Danio, Bebilon, Bobovita and YoPRO goodies reach their destinations on time. 

• You'll juggle shipments, warehouses, and delivery schedules. 

• You'll ensure full stock availability while maintaining healthy inventory levels. 

• You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams across Europe, keeping both relationships and supply chain performance on track. 

• You'll dive into data and analytics to identify trends, solve problems, and support business decisions. 

• You'll have the opportunity to challenge existing ways of working, suggest improvements, and take part in projects that drive meaningful change. 

• You'll gain hands-on experience in an international environment, building communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills. 

• You'll learn how to navigate changing priorities, new challenges and different business areas, developing the adaptability needed in today's business world.

About You

Who are we looking for: 

• Growth seeker - you're eager to learn, develop new skills and step outside your comfort zone. You see challenges as opportunities to grow and you're ready to make the most of this 12-month experience. 

• Proactive problem solver - you don't wait for someone else to identify the next improvement. You ask questions, challenge existing processes, and look for better ways of working. 

• Adaptability champion - you thrive in a dynamic environment. Changing priorities, new projects, or exposure to different teams don't discourage you. They excite you. 

• International collaborator - you enjoy working with people from different countries, cultures and backgrounds. You understand that communication, relationship building and stakeholder management are critical for success. 

• Supply chain enthusiast - whether you're studying Supply Chain, Logistics, Economics, Engineering, Business, or something completely different, what matters most is your curiosity and interest in understanding how complex business operations work. 

• Data & Analytics Explorer - you are comfortable working with data and Excel, and you enjoy turning numbers into insights and actions. 

• Future professional - you're looking for an opportunity to gain meaningful experience, strengthen your CV and develop highly transferable skills that will support your future career. 

What you'll need 

• Good command of English (minimum B2) 

• Availability to work full-time in a hybrid work model - 2 days in the office (Chorzowska 6, Katowice), 3 days working remotely 

• Strong learning agility and growth mindset 

• Curiosity and willingness to take ownership 

• Good knowledge of MS Excel 

• Positive, proactive and can-do attitude 

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work across different teams when needed 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders 

About Us, We offer and What's next

Why choose DANONE Future Specialist Program? 

📈 Build a strong professional profile - gain hands-on experience, strengthen your CV, and develop analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills valued across industries. 

🚀 Accelerate your development - take ownership of real business topics, contribute to improvement initiatives and make a real impact from day one. 

🌍 International exposure - work with colleagues and stakeholders across Europe and gain experience in a truly global business environment. 

🧠 Learn from the best - benefit from structured onboarding, mentoring, shadowing opportunities, training sessions and regular feedback conversations. 

💸 Earn while you learn - 6,000 PLN gross monthly salary from day one on an employment contract. 

✈️ Workation opportunities - work remotely for up to 30 days per year from anywhere within the EU. 

💙 Benefits that support you - private medical care, life insurance, sports card, wellbeing initiatives, employee discounts and much more. 

Recruitment process

CV Screening 🡪 1st interview with the recruiter 🡪 Analytical test 🡪 Final interview with the hiring manager

Recruitment timeline

October – November 🡪 Screening, interviews, and candidate selection

December 🡪 Onboarding preparation and completion of employment formalities

4th of January 🡪 Employment start date