Retail Territory Account Manager- White Plains, NY
Danone Waters of America, Inc.
Danone Waters of America, Inc is a company of Groupe Danone, a leading global food and beverages company which mission is to bring health through food and beverages to a maximum number of people. Danone Waters of America, Inc markets and sells recognized and successful international bottled water brands like Evian, Volvic and Bonafont in the United States and Canada.
Working for Danone Waters of America, Inc offers candidates progressive career opportunities in North America and our employees are part of a global network that offers the opportunity for continuous development. We are looking for passionate candidates that are looking forward to work in an entrepreneurial culture and embrace our company values (Humanism – Openness – Proximity – Enthusiasm). Ultimately, our success depends on the quality of our employees.
Job Summary
The Territory Execution Account Manager will:
- Be responsible for all retail sales activities within the assigned geographic territory
- Develop the sales and business skills of distributor personnel regarding Evian.
Responsibilities
- Manage the sales and delivery process generally to retail customers within an assigned Area, and directly manage the Evian business with key retail outlets as specifically assigned.
- Manage relationships directly and through others with Store and Department Managers in retail outlets, distribution personnel at Distributors.
- Follows daily account call plan while building positive, professional relationships with store personnel.
- Insures that product availability, brands, and shelf positioning are consistent with standards planned for the outlet.
- Executes sales programs in outlets as directed by the Retail Area Sales Manager, directly in outlets assigned and indirectly in other outlets served solely by Distributor personnel.
- Sells additional, complementary promotional/display activity to store or section manager.
- Identifies additional opportunities in existing accounts for business expansion
- Communicates opportunities and makes recommendation to the Retail Area Sales Manager.
- Identifies account placement targets and positions for coolers and racks.
- Develops new customers in the assigned sales territory.
- Notes any account changes in competitive products and communicates to the Retail Area Sales Manager.
- Responsible for interaction and communication with Distributor's sales and delivery personnel to improve performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2 years consumer product sales experience
Professional Background
- Basic selling skills, ability to understand and sell in programs to the retail channel.
- Ability to effectively operate in a multi-dimensional, complex environment and interact with all levels in organizations.
- Fundamental understanding of business planning and marketing plan knowledge.
- Ability to cultivate growth using analytical skills while viewing financial data to evaluate the profitability of a new account.
- Facility with numbers, numerical information, and basic trade math
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no agency or personal calls.
Please apply at: https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=20210&JobPstSeq=2&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=2J2B00305
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sourcer- White Plains, NY
Wow we're really growing! We've increased our recruitment strategy and are in need of a sourcer. Below is the job description, if you're interested please apply at the URL provided. I look forward to speaking with you soon!
Sourcer- White Plains, NY
Embark on a personal voyage of growth at Dannon
There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with stakeholders. Since its establishment in 1942, Dannon prides itself on consistently delivering high quality; wholesome products that respond to consumer needs and bring health.
Our corporate culture and values are based on empowerment and delivery. We energize and nourish our people by giving everyone the freedom to explore great ideas and pursue genuine innovation. Our leaders are accessible and supportive of your growth and development. We listen with empathy and together discover new possibilities and opportunities.
Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position will be to develop and deliver a high quality talent pipeline for all open positions and campus recruitment initiatives through innovative and outside the box sourcing methods.
Some of the responsibilities include:
- Work with talent acquisition team to develop and execute sourcing strategies, including social media marketing campaign for Talent Acquisition
- Investigate, benchmark and help develop outside the box proactive recruitment techniques promoting Dannon’s unique culture and values optimizing all social media and on-line tools
- Collaborate with hiring managers and maintain strong relationships with candidates
- Work with HR Coordinator to ensure internal job postings and post on additional external social media sites as needed for sourcing.
- Develop new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting including online, networking and cold calling of candidates to create junior and senior pipeline
- Build internal (with Group and other Danone sister companies) and external networks to develop future Talent Acquisition Initiatives
- Support recruitment initiatives at career fairs and other campus events
- Assist Talent Acquisition team with other projects as needed
- Effective utilization of Social Media in recruitment decreasing the cost of agencies by 20% first year, 30% second year and 40% third year
- Talent Acquisition Social Media Marketing campaign executed linked to business strategy and Employer Branding
- Build, develop and maintain KPIs such as Position Fill time rate, Employer Referral rate
- Continuous process improvement approach reflecting company values and core leadership competencies
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree with 3+ years’ corporate or agency experience handling full life cycle recruitment in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong candidate relationships and experience in Internet research, social/media/networking utilization (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace), cold calling and networking to build a sustainable talent pipeline.
- Proven organization skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work in an environment with competing demands
- Demonstrated the ability to initiate positive change/efficiencies within an existing process/team.
- Dynamic, energetic and resilient personality able to adapt to agile and fast moving company culture
- Knowledge of EEO and employment laws
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office, ATS and HIRIS systems
- CPG experience a plus
EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Agency or individual phone calls not accepted.
Please apply/review at: https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=19347&JobPstSeq=2&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=2J5B00305
Sourcer- White Plains, NY
Embark on a personal voyage of growth at Dannon
There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with stakeholders. Since its establishment in 1942, Dannon prides itself on consistently delivering high quality; wholesome products that respond to consumer needs and bring health.
Our corporate culture and values are based on empowerment and delivery. We energize and nourish our people by giving everyone the freedom to explore great ideas and pursue genuine innovation. Our leaders are accessible and supportive of your growth and development. We listen with empathy and together discover new possibilities and opportunities.
Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position will be to develop and deliver a high quality talent pipeline for all open positions and campus recruitment initiatives through innovative and outside the box sourcing methods.
Some of the responsibilities include:
- Work with talent acquisition team to develop and execute sourcing strategies, including social media marketing campaign for Talent Acquisition
- Investigate, benchmark and help develop outside the box proactive recruitment techniques promoting Dannon’s unique culture and values optimizing all social media and on-line tools
- Collaborate with hiring managers and maintain strong relationships with candidates
- Work with HR Coordinator to ensure internal job postings and post on additional external social media sites as needed for sourcing.
- Develop new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting including online, networking and cold calling of candidates to create junior and senior pipeline
- Build internal (with Group and other Danone sister companies) and external networks to develop future Talent Acquisition Initiatives
- Support recruitment initiatives at career fairs and other campus events
- Assist Talent Acquisition team with other projects as needed
- Effective utilization of Social Media in recruitment decreasing the cost of agencies by 20% first year, 30% second year and 40% third year
- Talent Acquisition Social Media Marketing campaign executed linked to business strategy and Employer Branding
- Build, develop and maintain KPIs such as Position Fill time rate, Employer Referral rate
- Continuous process improvement approach reflecting company values and core leadership competencies
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree with 3+ years’ corporate or agency experience handling full life cycle recruitment in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong candidate relationships and experience in Internet research, social/media/networking utilization (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace), cold calling and networking to build a sustainable talent pipeline.
- Proven organization skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work in an environment with competing demands
- Demonstrated the ability to initiate positive change/efficiencies within an existing process/team.
- Dynamic, energetic and resilient personality able to adapt to agile and fast moving company culture
- Knowledge of EEO and employment laws
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency with MS Office, ATS and HIRIS systems
- CPG experience a plus
EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Agency or individual phone calls not accepted.
Please apply/review at: https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=19347&JobPstSeq=2&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=2J5B00305
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Junior Financial Analyst- West Jordan, UT
Hi everyone! Being a recent college graduate in this economy, I can empathize with my peers who are trying to find job opportunities. Thus, I am excited to share this entry-level Junior Financial Analyst position located in our West Jordan, UT plant:
Embark on a personal voyage of growth at Dannon
There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with stakeholders. Since its establishment in 1942, Dannon prides itself on consistently delivering high quality; wholesome products that respond to consumer needs and bring health.
Our corporate culture and values are based on empowerment and delivery. We energize and nourish our people by giving everyone the freedom to explore great ideas and pursue genuine innovation. Our leaders are accessible and supportive of your growth and development. We listen with empathy and together discover new possibilities and opportunities.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for administering the economic resources of the plant by partnering with the plant finance controller. This finance analyst will design and implement control procedures, productivity projects, finance analysis and financial benchmarking. The ultimate purpose is to increase the overall business productivity by building plant relationships through financial means.
Job Dimension
Material losses; both finished and raw
Finance budget
Key elements that could motivate a candidate
Responsibilities include:
1. The management and balance of production orders
2. Implement root cause analysis for plant losses per SKU and Machine
3. Manage loss reports, main indicators, and track for corrective actions
4. Analysis of the variations in formula by SKU (weekly)
5. Management and valuation of raw material inventories
Qualifications
Professional Experiences and Functional Competencies needed
4 year degree in Business/Engineering related field
Managerial Competencies and Personal Skills needed
-- Attention to detail
-- High level of interpersonal skills
-- Experience in handling of information systems
-- Experience in the analysis and interpretation of financial information
-- Generation of effective reports
-- Elaboration of annual and estimated budgets
-- Effective decision making
-- Understanding macroeconomic and microeconomic indicators
-- Ability to create tools, systems and procedures that influence financial approach
-- History of successful benchmarking
EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.
Apply/review at Dannon.com & under Careers search for Job reference number: 019633.
Embark on a personal voyage of growth at Dannon
There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with stakeholders. Since its establishment in 1942, Dannon prides itself on consistently delivering high quality; wholesome products that respond to consumer needs and bring health.
Our corporate culture and values are based on empowerment and delivery. We energize and nourish our people by giving everyone the freedom to explore great ideas and pursue genuine innovation. Our leaders are accessible and supportive of your growth and development. We listen with empathy and together discover new possibilities and opportunities.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for administering the economic resources of the plant by partnering with the plant finance controller. This finance analyst will design and implement control procedures, productivity projects, finance analysis and financial benchmarking. The ultimate purpose is to increase the overall business productivity by building plant relationships through financial means.
Job Dimension
Material losses; both finished and raw
Finance budget
Key elements that could motivate a candidate
Responsibilities include:
1. The management and balance of production orders
2. Implement root cause analysis for plant losses per SKU and Machine
3. Manage loss reports, main indicators, and track for corrective actions
4. Analysis of the variations in formula by SKU (weekly)
5. Management and valuation of raw material inventories
Qualifications
Professional Experiences and Functional Competencies needed
4 year degree in Business/Engineering related field
Managerial Competencies and Personal Skills needed
-- Attention to detail
-- High level of interpersonal skills
-- Experience in handling of information systems
-- Experience in the analysis and interpretation of financial information
-- Generation of effective reports
-- Elaboration of annual and estimated budgets
-- Effective decision making
-- Understanding macroeconomic and microeconomic indicators
-- Ability to create tools, systems and procedures that influence financial approach
-- History of successful benchmarking
EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.
Apply/review at Dannon.com & under Careers search for Job reference number: 019633.
Monday, March 22, 2010
On Premise Area Sales Manager - Northeast USA
Danone Waters of America, Inc.
Danone Waters of America, Inc is a company of Groupe Danone, a leading global food and beverages company which mission is to bring health through food and beverages to a maximum number of people. Danone Waters of America, Inc markets and sells recognized and successful international bottled water brands like Evian, Badoit and Bonafont in the United States and Canada.
Job Summary and Responsiblities
- Responsible for all on premise sales activities within the assigned geographic territory.
- Manage Distributor; including developing yearly business plans.
- Select and appoint new distributors as needed; including first hand negotiations and contract development.
- Responsible for calling on national, regional and local key account clients as assigned
- Manage Area’s Trade budget.
- Coach, mentor, develop and manage a team of up to 5 direct reports.
- Actively and aggressively develop new accounts; aligned with the business strategy.
- Provide 12 month rolling volume.
- Lead in negotiating agreements with select existing key accounts (national and local) as assigned with a focus on ROI.
- Partner with distributors to promote, incentivize, motivate and focus distributor reps in ensuring optimum sales and exposure of products in targeted accounts.
- Efficient communication of all sales tools, activities, advertising to Distributor personnel for execution.
- Lead in performance reviews and update sessions with select accounts and distributors.
- Develop forecasting, product supply and assist in the region’s inventory level management to ensure optimum level of product flow.
- Notes any account changes in competitive products and communicates to the Corporate.
- Manage field sales team; mentoring, coaching, developing to ensure maximum impact by team. Also, develops succession planning and career development of Team.
- When required: ability to lift and deliver product samples / POS to customers
- Actively seek out new customers and partners.
- Provide input to Trade Marketer on POS and merchandising tools needed.
- Managing within agreed to budget Trade and T&E.
- Implement and manage Wait Staff training in the region.
Qualifications
- Proven On-Premise professional with a minimum of 5+ years CPG experience.
- Experience in distributor selection and negotiations.
- Basic selling skills, ability to understand and sell in programs to the on premise channel.
- Minimum 2 years premium consumer product sales experience preferably to the restaurant and/or hotel industries.
- Minimum 2 years sales leadership experience, including people management and development. - Ability to effectively operate in a multi-dimensional, complex. environment and interact with all levels in organizations.
- Fundamental understanding of business planning and marketing plan knowledge.
- Ability to cultivate growth using analytical skills while viewing financial data to evaluate the profitability of a new account.
- Facility with numbers, numerical information, and basic trade math.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
EOE M/F/D/V. All qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no agency or personal calls.
To review/apply please go to http://www.dannon.com/ & under Careers search for job reference number: 17636.
Danone Waters of America, Inc is a company of Groupe Danone, a leading global food and beverages company which mission is to bring health through food and beverages to a maximum number of people. Danone Waters of America, Inc markets and sells recognized and successful international bottled water brands like Evian, Badoit and Bonafont in the United States and Canada.
Job Summary and Responsiblities
- Responsible for all on premise sales activities within the assigned geographic territory.
- Manage Distributor; including developing yearly business plans.
- Select and appoint new distributors as needed; including first hand negotiations and contract development.
- Responsible for calling on national, regional and local key account clients as assigned
- Manage Area’s Trade budget.
- Coach, mentor, develop and manage a team of up to 5 direct reports.
- Actively and aggressively develop new accounts; aligned with the business strategy.
- Provide 12 month rolling volume.
- Lead in negotiating agreements with select existing key accounts (national and local) as assigned with a focus on ROI.
- Partner with distributors to promote, incentivize, motivate and focus distributor reps in ensuring optimum sales and exposure of products in targeted accounts.
- Efficient communication of all sales tools, activities, advertising to Distributor personnel for execution.
- Lead in performance reviews and update sessions with select accounts and distributors.
- Develop forecasting, product supply and assist in the region’s inventory level management to ensure optimum level of product flow.
- Notes any account changes in competitive products and communicates to the Corporate.
- Manage field sales team; mentoring, coaching, developing to ensure maximum impact by team. Also, develops succession planning and career development of Team.
- When required: ability to lift and deliver product samples / POS to customers
- Actively seek out new customers and partners.
- Provide input to Trade Marketer on POS and merchandising tools needed.
- Managing within agreed to budget Trade and T&E.
- Implement and manage Wait Staff training in the region.
Qualifications
- Proven On-Premise professional with a minimum of 5+ years CPG experience.
- Experience in distributor selection and negotiations.
- Basic selling skills, ability to understand and sell in programs to the on premise channel.
- Minimum 2 years premium consumer product sales experience preferably to the restaurant and/or hotel industries.
- Minimum 2 years sales leadership experience, including people management and development. - Ability to effectively operate in a multi-dimensional, complex. environment and interact with all levels in organizations.
- Fundamental understanding of business planning and marketing plan knowledge.
- Ability to cultivate growth using analytical skills while viewing financial data to evaluate the profitability of a new account.
- Facility with numbers, numerical information, and basic trade math.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
EOE M/F/D/V. All qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no agency or personal calls.
To review/apply please go to http://www.dannon.com/ & under Careers search for job reference number: 17636.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Dannon 2010 Internship Program Update
Hello all! It has been a few weeks since my conception of this blog, and would like to make some updates, particularly about Dannon's 2010 internship program. We are currently recruiting for many internship positions in several functions. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to staffing@dannon.com. I will be posting open jobs here daily, so please check in and see what career options Dannon may have for you! Below are two internship positions that I am recruiting for. To apply to these positions, please go to Dannon.com and search for their respective job reference numbers as cited in their job descriptions.
Development Intern- Fort Worth, TX
Embark on a personal voyage of growth at Dannon
There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with stakeholders. Since its establishment in 1942, Dannon prides itself on consistently delivering high quality; wholesome products that respond to consumer needs and bring health.
Our corporate culture and values are based on empowerment and delivery. We energize and nourish our people by giving everyone the freedom to explore great ideas and pursue genuine innovation. Our leaders are accessible and supportive of your growth and development. We listen with empathy and together discover new possibilities and opportunities.
Job Overview
The main mission will be to work with the product development team on dairy yogurt formulas and fruit prep formulas to understand and quantify levels of flavor absorption & loss over shelf life as a result of starches used in the formulas: types, quantity, delivery mechanism of the flavor (added into the fruit prep) vs. delayed differentiation.
Additional Responsibilities will include:
- Conducting outside research on existing trade knowledge
- Develop and execute an experimental plan with direction from manager
- Conducting experiments on (1) yogurt formula itself, (2) fruit formula itself, (3) finished product analysis
- Liaison with universities, key technical contacts in the industry, key Dannon suppliers
- Clear and transparent conclusions to be leveraged in Dannon NA team as well as possibility to share with Danone Central team
Job Dimension
- Possibility to work on multiple brands
- Possibility to work on multiple product formats (set vs. blended yogurt)
- Travel possible to key Dannon supplier or university in case specialized equipment is required
- No direct reports or team management
Current Context
Short term objective: Characterize & quantify where we are today in our formulas with regards to using the appropriate starch, identify the key drivers for flavor loss during the product life cycle from raw materials through finished product at end of code
Long term objective: Identify the optimal starch types and quantities to be used in specific yogurt and fruit prep formulas to preserve flavor integrity & intensity over the product life cycle
Internal contacts: Dannon Product Developers (yogurt and fruit prep), Sensory and Consumer Insights Manager
External contacts: Universities (professors, advisors, laboratory equipment), Dannon key starch supplier, Dannon key flavor supplier
Key elements that could motivate a candidate:
Future job opportunity, great networking opportunity within Dannon and outside Dannon (other universities or suppliers for support), potential to have significant business impact of a fast-moving CPG.
Qualifications
Professional Experiences and Functional Competencies needed:
- Currently enrolled in BS Degree Program with desired major in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Microbiology
- Master's of Science (pursuing or hold) desired.
- Proficient in analytical tools and methodology (know what analysis to do and why) such as GC, GC Mass Spec, NMR, IR, particle size, microscopy, etc.
Managerial Competencies and Personal Skills needed:
Strong technical background, effective verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, committed, open to receiving and giving constructive feedback, promote innovation : challenge the status quo / ask questions, accepting and embracing of fast paced environment, not effected by change, enthusiastic, understands experimental design, experience / success in project management (for leveraging and building confidence), moderate to good understanding of industrial processes and "real life" vs. laboratory, good statistics background (ease of use of statistical tools), detail oriented, pragmatic, organized, creative, ability to assess a multitude of things and narrow the focus to more specifics (with good reason & justification).
EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no agency or personal calls.
To apply/review, please go to http://www.dannon.com and under Careers search for job reference number: 020039.
Nutrition Intern- White Plains, NY
Embark on a personal voyage of growth at Dannon
There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with stakeholders. Since its establishment in 1942, Dannon prides itself on consistently delivering high quality; wholesome products that respond to consumer needs and bring health. Our corporate culture and values are based on empowerment and delivery. We energize and nourish our people by giving everyone the freedom to explore great ideas and pursue genuine innovation. Our leaders are accessible and supportive of your growth and development. We listen with empathy and together discover new possibilities and opportunities.
Position Summary
This position will help to develop and implement the nutritional strategy for major Dannon Dairy Brands in US (Light and Fit and Core)
The nutrition intern will analyze data from US HANES data base and interact daily with Marketing, Health affairs and Market Research in order to improve communication to the consumer. Additionally, this person will help identify potential academic partners in Nutrition.
Key responsibilities:
1. Analyze the data form NHANES and other nutritional surveys and data bases.
2. Prepare communication recommendations for Light and Fit and Core and integrate these recommendations into both brands marketing plans.
3. Set up collaborations with Academic Dannon partners
4. Assist with product nutrition strategies and communication plans that address local nutrition concerns.
Qualifications
- MS or PhD in nutrition
- Knowledge of US nutritional guidelines and regulation, understanding/interest on nutritional epidemiology
- Scientific interests in the dairy category and its effect on health and wellness.
- Ability to work in the fast changing team environment
- Ability to work on multiple projects
- Pragmatic and business-oriented
EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no agency or personal calls.
To apply/review, please go to http://www.dannon.com and under Careers search for job reference number: 020066.
Development Intern- Fort Worth, TX
Embark on a personal voyage of growth at Dannon
There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with stakeholders. Since its establishment in 1942, Dannon prides itself on consistently delivering high quality; wholesome products that respond to consumer needs and bring health.
Our corporate culture and values are based on empowerment and delivery. We energize and nourish our people by giving everyone the freedom to explore great ideas and pursue genuine innovation. Our leaders are accessible and supportive of your growth and development. We listen with empathy and together discover new possibilities and opportunities.
Job Overview
The main mission will be to work with the product development team on dairy yogurt formulas and fruit prep formulas to understand and quantify levels of flavor absorption & loss over shelf life as a result of starches used in the formulas: types, quantity, delivery mechanism of the flavor (added into the fruit prep) vs. delayed differentiation.
Additional Responsibilities will include:
- Conducting outside research on existing trade knowledge
- Develop and execute an experimental plan with direction from manager
- Conducting experiments on (1) yogurt formula itself, (2) fruit formula itself, (3) finished product analysis
- Liaison with universities, key technical contacts in the industry, key Dannon suppliers
- Clear and transparent conclusions to be leveraged in Dannon NA team as well as possibility to share with Danone Central team
Job Dimension
- Possibility to work on multiple brands
- Possibility to work on multiple product formats (set vs. blended yogurt)
- Travel possible to key Dannon supplier or university in case specialized equipment is required
- No direct reports or team management
Current Context
Short term objective: Characterize & quantify where we are today in our formulas with regards to using the appropriate starch, identify the key drivers for flavor loss during the product life cycle from raw materials through finished product at end of code
Long term objective: Identify the optimal starch types and quantities to be used in specific yogurt and fruit prep formulas to preserve flavor integrity & intensity over the product life cycle
Internal contacts: Dannon Product Developers (yogurt and fruit prep), Sensory and Consumer Insights Manager
External contacts: Universities (professors, advisors, laboratory equipment), Dannon key starch supplier, Dannon key flavor supplier
Key elements that could motivate a candidate:
Future job opportunity, great networking opportunity within Dannon and outside Dannon (other universities or suppliers for support), potential to have significant business impact of a fast-moving CPG.
Qualifications
Professional Experiences and Functional Competencies needed:
- Currently enrolled in BS Degree Program with desired major in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Microbiology
- Master's of Science (pursuing or hold) desired.
- Proficient in analytical tools and methodology (know what analysis to do and why) such as GC, GC Mass Spec, NMR, IR, particle size, microscopy, etc.
Managerial Competencies and Personal Skills needed:
Strong technical background, effective verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, committed, open to receiving and giving constructive feedback, promote innovation : challenge the status quo / ask questions, accepting and embracing of fast paced environment, not effected by change, enthusiastic, understands experimental design, experience / success in project management (for leveraging and building confidence), moderate to good understanding of industrial processes and "real life" vs. laboratory, good statistics background (ease of use of statistical tools), detail oriented, pragmatic, organized, creative, ability to assess a multitude of things and narrow the focus to more specifics (with good reason & justification).
EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no agency or personal calls.
To apply/review, please go to http://www.dannon.com and under Careers search for job reference number: 020039.
Nutrition Intern- White Plains, NY
Embark on a personal voyage of growth at Dannon
There is something very special inside our company. You can see it reflected in our products, our way of doing business and our relationships with stakeholders. Since its establishment in 1942, Dannon prides itself on consistently delivering high quality; wholesome products that respond to consumer needs and bring health. Our corporate culture and values are based on empowerment and delivery. We energize and nourish our people by giving everyone the freedom to explore great ideas and pursue genuine innovation. Our leaders are accessible and supportive of your growth and development. We listen with empathy and together discover new possibilities and opportunities.
Position Summary
This position will help to develop and implement the nutritional strategy for major Dannon Dairy Brands in US (Light and Fit and Core)
The nutrition intern will analyze data from US HANES data base and interact daily with Marketing, Health affairs and Market Research in order to improve communication to the consumer. Additionally, this person will help identify potential academic partners in Nutrition.
Key responsibilities:
1. Analyze the data form NHANES and other nutritional surveys and data bases.
2. Prepare communication recommendations for Light and Fit and Core and integrate these recommendations into both brands marketing plans.
3. Set up collaborations with Academic Dannon partners
4. Assist with product nutrition strategies and communication plans that address local nutrition concerns.
Qualifications
- MS or PhD in nutrition
- Knowledge of US nutritional guidelines and regulation, understanding/interest on nutritional epidemiology
- Scientific interests in the dairy category and its effect on health and wellness.
- Ability to work in the fast changing team environment
- Ability to work on multiple projects
- Pragmatic and business-oriented
EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no agency or personal calls.
To apply/review, please go to http://www.dannon.com and under Careers search for job reference number: 020066.
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