Friday, April 30, 2010

Calling all Engineers!

Calling all Engineers! Dannon is looking for a bright, driven Engineer student for our open Capex Buyer Internship located in West Jordan, UT. I can tell what some of you may be thinking...

What is Capex?
They are Capital Expenditures, which are investment in Capital assets to increase our plants production capacity, creating future benefits

Hope that helps, I look forward to speaking with you!

P.S. Dannon's 2010 Summer Internship program begins in less than a month!
P.P.S. See the Capex Buyer Intern job description below!

Capex Buyer Intern- West Jordan, UT
We have something special inside. Do you?

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 the wider world. Most of all you can see it reflected in our culture and our people.

The Dannon Company, one of the fastest growing consumer product companies in the US, is part of Groupe Danone, a world leader in the food and beverage industry. Established in the US in 1942, Dannon is America’s premier fresh dairy company offering consumers a wide variety of brands and products. Everyday, we leverage our expertise in developing and marketing innovative fresh dairy food brands to bring health through food to everyone, everywhere. Our corporate culture and core values foster individual professional growth. We reward entrepreneurialism and teamwork. For further information regarding our company, please visit our website at www.dannon.com.

Position Summary
With an ambitious growth plan, the Dannon Company, Inc. is expecting around 100 million dollars of capital investment per year to support and increase the production capacity of its 3 plants in Ohio, Texas and Utah. The Investment team is developing strategies to decrease the costs and durations of the projects while keeping quality standards high.

In this context, the role and mission of the CAPEX buyer intern will be:
1) To develop cost benchmarks database for Processing project – this database will be key in the implementation of new strategies and projects
- Based on past projects data
- Using the support and expertise of the technical and SSD team on site
- Contacting suppliers to understand their cost structure
- Developing the main ratios that will be used to analyze future projects
2) To assist the Investment Manager with on-going projects:
- Request for Information/Quotation/Proposal (RFx) preparation
- Offer analysis and recommendations
- Manage contract and project follow-up

- The candidate will be based in the West Jordan, Utah plant, reporting to the Investment manager in place.
- In order to develop thorough database, he or she will have to get contacts throughout the organization: plants technical managers and engineers, investment managers, operators etc. to get feedback and understand each project’s context and scope.
- He or she will also be exposed to local and international suppliers to conduct RFx and manage projects.

Qualifications - Pursuing a Bachelor degree in engineering (Manufacturing or Mechanical preferred)
- Business oriented minor is a plus
- MS Excel and PowerPoint proficient
- Strong analytic and communication skills are required
- Strong desire to learn with a proactive manner

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.

Please apply at: https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=20399&JobPstSeq=1&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=1J8B00343

Monday, April 26, 2010

2 New Internships in Irvine, CA!

Hi everyone! Two new internships have been posted for our Irvine, CA office. The two internships are in Sales and Marketing. Below are the job descriptions, please apply through their respective links. I look forward to speaking with you soon!

Sales Intern- Irvine, CAWe have something special inside. Do you?
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 the wider world. Most of all you can see it reflected in our culture and our people.

The Dannon Company, one of the fastest growing consumer product companies in the US, is part of Groupe Danone, a world leader in the food and beverage industry. Established in the US in 1942, Dannon is America’s premier fresh dairy company offering consumers a wide variety of brands and products. Everyday, we leverage our expertise in developing and marketing innovative fresh dairy food brands to bring health through food to everyone, everywhere. Our corporate culture and core values foster individual professional growth. We reward entrepreneurialism and teamwork. For further information regarding our company, please visit our website at www.dannon.com.

2010 Internship Program
Primary purpose: To work with a team to evaluate and improve a process or method creating added value including cost savings to the department/company.

Program Summary:
- Work closely with a team and mentor
- Attend intern trainings and events
- Deliver final project(s) of highest quality that can have a positive impact on the business
- Network/partner with peers, managers, buddies, HR and colleagues in other functions
- Present to leadership team at the end of the internship program

Sales Internship in Category Management
Examples of Key Projects:
- Assist in managing preparation of data analysis utilizing industry sources (IRI, Consumer Data, and Customer Loyalty Card Data, retailer specific data) in order to understand trends. Gain exposure to and experience in providing fact-based, tangible recommendations supporting Category Management and key Sales initiatives.
- Assist in the preparation of assortment, schematic, plan-o-gram and merchandising analysis and recommendations to the customers, with guidance from Category Management Team Leader
- Help support the development of retailer presentations, business reviews, new item presentations and other customer meetings
- Exposure to and work on the creation and distribution of monthly sales reports (e.g. top line, ranking, space to share, new item tracking, display, etc).
- Work with the Category Management Team in utilizing Shopper Insight Tools to formulate recommendations in support of AMPS (Assortment, Merchandising, Pricing and Shelving) and Shelf Expansion Initiatives

Qualifications - Pursuing BBA in Business Administration or other pertinent major; Prefer expected graduation date of Summer 2010
- Quick learner and self-starter
- Demonstrated analytical skills and leadership ability
- Strong project management skills
- Demonstrated success in a cross-functional, collaborative team environment

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.

Please apply at: https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=20578&JobPstSeq=1&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=1J7B00343


Marketing Intern- Irvine, CA
We have something special inside. Do you?

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 the wider world. Most of all you can see it reflected in our culture and our people.

The Dannon Company, one of the fastest growing consumer product companies in the US, is part of Groupe Danone, a world leader in the food and beverage industry. Established in the US in 1942, Dannon is America’s premier fresh dairy company offering consumers a wide variety of brands and products. Everyday, we leverage our expertise in developing and marketing innovative fresh dairy food brands to bring health through food to everyone, everywhere. Our corporate culture and core values foster individual professional growth. We reward entrepreneurialism and teamwork. For further information regarding our company, please visit our website at www.dannon.com.

2010 Internship Program
Primary purpose: To work with a team to evaluate and improve a process or method creating added value including cost savings to the department/company.

Program Summary:
• Work closely with a team and mentor
• Attend intern trainings and events
• Deliver final project(s) of highest quality that can have a positive impact on the business
• Network/partner with peers, managers, buddies , HR and colleagues in other functions
• Present to leadership team at the end of the internship program

Marketing Internship
Examples of Key Projects:
• Conduct marketing and business analyses that guide decision making, including:
- Analyzing key performance measures to determine impact of marketing initiatives
- Presenting analyses to senior management
• Execute key brand marketing programs, including:
- Product innovation, including packaging & product improvement
- Development of sales communication materials
• Assist in execution of brand marketing plans, including:
- Market research
- Consumer promotions
- Brand communication
• Integrally involved in managing multiple brand marketing budgets totaling $200MM+ annual spend

Qualifications• Pursuing MBA or BBA in Marketing; Prefer expected graduation date of Summer 2010
• Quick learner and self-starter
• Demonstrated analytical skills and leadership ability
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated success in a cross-functional, collaborative team environment

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.

Please apply at: https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=20576&JobPstSeq=2&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=2J6B00343

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Key Account Manager

Here's a great sales position in Minneapolis. Below is the job description, I look forward to speaking with you!

Standing in the future and creating possibilities
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 foster cohesion and collective performance by enabling high performance teams looking for breakthrough innovations and success. Our Managers are committed to inspiring teams and themselves, breaking silos and bringing to life our vision and mission.

Position Summary
This Key Account Manager will be responsible for the successful business development at Supervalu, including strategic planning and execution at Regional Banners such as Cub Foods, Jewel and Albertson’s. This position will be located in Minneapolis.

Key Job Responsibilities:
1. Develop sales plans to meet customer objectives while operating within Dannon and corporate initiatives and guidelines.
2. Provide category expertise in order to achieving customer objectives in conjunction with growing the Dannon portfolio
3. Tactical programming and execution designed to achieve Dannon objectives of Net Sales, Volume and Share Management
4. Manage accruals and lump sum funding budgets to provide consumer driven merchandising.
5. Ensure accurate and timely submission of customer promotional contracts.
6. Manage the development and delivery of all account presentations

Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business or a related field
- 3-5 years with CPG company within Retail Sales
- Prior experience with Supervalu and/or Supervalu Owned Retail Banners: Cub Foods, Jewel, Acme, Albertson’s or Shaw’s.
- Proactive problem solver that finds solutions that will drive results
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Robust teamwork skills that fosters a passion for excellence
- Analytical thinker that can objectively interpret sales data and trends
- Proven proficiency working in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel 30%

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.
Apply at:
https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&JobOpeningId=20083&JobPstSeq=2&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=2J2B00328

Monday, April 12, 2010

Intern- IT Operator

Calling all IT students! We have a great internship available for a student looking to gain more IT experience. It is located at our Dan'IS location in Manchester, New Hampshire. To find out more about the job and how to apply keep reading...

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 responsibilities are to optimize the IT operational Infrastructure to support a multi-Billion enterprise by working with the existing Systems and Servers Team to:
1) Report on Systems Performance Metrics such as Systems availability, etc.
2) Setup and Configure system monitoring events of multi-technology computing platforms
3) Create documentation of various computer operations processes
4) Document Asset management of Computer Operation

Job Dimension
1) Work with the Systems and Servers team to support 6 North American Companies
2) Recommend Solutions and identify costs

Current Context
Main Project: Using software solutions, setup, configure and execute the automated monitoring solution to track, route and record Systems operations events in a multi-technology environment using automated methods.

Key elements that could motivate a candidate
The primary project will provide exposure to a computer infrastructure and operation of a 2B company. You will see and understand first hand the IT operations and requirements which will allow you to optimize a systems monitoring solution. This will require understanding the computer operations and hands on configuration of software tools.

Qualifications- Currently enrolled in Computer Science Program
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Prior experience in IT operations a plus.

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.
Apply/review at:
https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=20338&JobPstSeq=2&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=2J1B00305

Thursday, April 1, 2010

4 New Intern Positions Posted!

Hi everyone! As the start date for our 2010 internship program is rapidly approaching, check on Dannon.com everyday for new openings- it's a great way to get your foot in the door of a thriving organization, learn a lot, and have fun! Below are the four different intern positions that we have available. We hope to speak with you soon!

Intern Sales Representative- Boston, MA

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 Intern Sales Representative is responsible for a territory of 20-25 stores, owning the order and merchandising processes to drive incremental sales for Dannon and provide direction pertaining to category management insights. Some of the responsibilities include:
• Work with Dairy manager 1-3 times a week to ensure ample inventory for normal and promotional volume
• Maintain distribution of all authorized products within assigned territory and sell in incremental distribution
• Build and maintain rapport with store personnel in order to meet both customer and Dannon Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). Ensure that all store activity aligned to both Customer and Dannon KPIs.
• Collaborate with store management to increase space and merchandising activities/programs allocated to the Yogurt category
• Maintain store shelf standards and inventory, including rotation of products and maximize at-shelf availability and visibility across Dannon’s portfolio of products.
• Supply and place point of sale materials.
• Assist in the design and implementation of shelf plan-o-grams (schematics, diagrams).
• Deliver store/market -specific strategies (in alignment with Dannon’s national strategies)
• Recognize and raise local needs to Dannon Customer Business Manager (managing regional and national accounts) in effort to leverage business-building opportunities
• Translate category story (provided by Dannon Category Management team) into well-developed action plan.

Qualifications
• Pursuing a 4 Year College Degree (preferably in Business or related field)
• Sales or Customer Service experience with exposure to or strong interest in the grocery industry a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Self Motivated and results driven
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong follow-up and attention to detail as well as planning and organizational skills
• Works well with others on the collaboration of common goals as well as independently
• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel
• Traveling/in the field 4 – 5 days per week minimum
• Some physical labor required, including occasional lifting up to 50lbs

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.
Please apply at:
https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=20228&JobPstSeq=2&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=2J1B00305

Intern Sales Representative- Houston, 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.

Position Summary
The Sales Representative is responsible for a territory of 20-25 stores, owning the order and merchandising processes to drive incremental sales for Dannon and provide direction pertaining to category management insights. Some of the responsibilities include:
• Work with Dairy manager 1-3 times a week to ensure ample inventory for normal and promotional volume
• Maintain distribution of all authorized products within assigned territory and sell in incremental distribution
• Build and maintain rapport with store personnel in order to meet both customer and Dannon Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). Ensure that all store activity aligned to both Customer and Dannon KPIs.
• Collaborate with store management to increase space and merchandising activities/programs allocated to the Yogurt category
• Maintain store shelf standards and inventory, including rotation of products and maximize at-shelf availability and visibility across Dannon’s portfolio of products.
• Supply and place point of sale materials.
• Assist in the design and implementation of shelf plan-o-grams (schematics, diagrams).
• Deliver store/market -specific strategies (in alignment with Dannon’s national strategies)
• Recognize and raise local needs to Dannon Customer Business Manager (managing regional and national accounts) in effort to leverage business-building opportunities
• Translate category story (provided by Dannon Category Management team) into well-developed action plan.

Qualifications
• Pursuing a Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing or related field
• Sales or Customer Service experience with exposure to or strong interest in the grocery industry a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Self-Motivated and results driven
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong follow-up and attention to detail as well as planning and organizational skills
• Works well with others on the collaboration of common goals as well as independently
• Access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel
• Traveling/in the field 4 – 5 days per week minimum
• Some physical labor required, including occasional lifting up to 50lbs

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=20229&JobPstSeq=2&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=2J1B00305

Public Relations 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 also assist Dannon in the monitoring, reporting of and engagement in social media related to Dannon’s products and issues related to the company. The Public Relations Intern provides support to the Senior Director of PR in the following areas: Social and conventional media monitoring and evaluation, coordination between PR agency, Brand teams and Dannon’s Consumer Care team, and follow-up with journalists, bloggers, etc. per direction from the Senior Director of PR. This intern will establish a system for evaluating and reporting about on-line discussion about Dannon’s products and topics of importance to the company. Identify and route issues accordingly; track key bloggers, twitterers, etc. of interest and classify them based on content and visibility/credibility; prepare analysis and tracking of trends; provide updates for at least once per week to brand/marketing and Consumer Care teams.

Job Dimension
This position is limited in decision-making and is an authorized liaison with media (traditional and social/on-line) only when using pre-approved documents and at the direction of the Senior Director of PR. The Intern does not manage a budget. Occasional day travel to New York City will be required.

Key elements that could motivate a candidate
The successful candidate will be exposed to journalists, public relations agencies, and corporate executives. This will provide the successful candidate with a unique experience to help shape their understanding about how manufacturing companies operate and how corporate reputation is shaped and managed. This temporary, summer position is created to add to the capacity of Dannon Public Relations while providing a learning opportunity for a college/undergraduate student with an interest in Public Relations.

Qualifications
- Currently pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations or Communication
- Prior experience in related field a plus.
- Working practical PR industry knowledge
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Projects an image of confidence and presence
- High energy and enthusiasm
- Proactive
- Strong people skills with the ability to perceive subtle cues
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to translate strategic priorities into easy-to-understand language
- Superior level of attention to details
- Language: Multi-lingual (French or Spanish) preferred
- Superior listening and writing skills, preferably with a keen interest in food/beverages, news/journalism and social media.

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.
Please apply at:
https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=20215&JobPstSeq=2&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=2J1B00305

Sales Intern-Cincinnati, OH

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 sales intern will be responsible for working on a project that would help us capture more space for the category and specifically, the Dannon brand. Current space restrictions has been identified as a key limiter to growth in the U.S. This internship project will revolve around the question: "How can we get more space for the category and Dannon"?

Additional responsibilities will include:
• Work closely with a team and mentor
• Evaluate the impact and show results
• Attend intern trainings and events
• Deliver final project(s) of highest quality that can have a positive impact on the business
• Network/partner with peers, managers, buddies, HR and colleagues in other functions
• Present to leadership team at the end of the internship program

Job Dimension
Customer planograms, IRI space sales data...many of the current category management tools would be incorporated to conduct the analysis.

Current Context
The biggest challenge we face in this area is that current Dannon employees see and hear what the barriers and restrictions are to gaining space for the category. A new perspective, which the intern would bring, might open up new possibilities that we haven't considered. Short term objectives would be to identify key customers that are underspaced and propose solutions to gain it in those accounts. Intern would work with various category management and sales personel in order to gather info and conduct the project.

Key elements that could motivate a candidate
1) This is the biggest initiative Sales has...we don't continue to grow without more space
2) This project would build solid analytical skills that will be valuable to any business career choice they may make
3) High visibility within the Sales organization

Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or a related field
- Basic Microsoft application skills (Excel, PowerPoint),
- Strong eagerness to learn and contribute
- Strong Communication skills
- Stong Analytic skills
- Experience in a Corporate environment a plus

EOE M/F/D/V. Qualified females and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please no personal or agency calls.
Please apply at:
https://rexfront.com/psc/REXUPRD/APPLICANT2/CUST/c/HRS_HRAM.FRONT_OFFICE.GBL?&PAGE=FRONT_OFFICE&SiteId=10019&JobOpeningId=20243&JobPstSeq=2&JobBoard=Y&DnJbId=2J1B00305