Global Demand Planning Transformation Director

Danone; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pension

30 days annual leave

Discounts on health insurance and Dan*

Job summary

Danone is seeking a Digital Transformation Director of Demand Planning to lead global transformation and digitalization of demand planning across categories. Based in Amsterdam, with options in Paris or Katowice, you will shape the strategy and drive analytics adoption.

You will lead a team of transformation managers and data scientists, collaborate with IT and regional COEs, and deliver governance, KPIs and improvements across the network.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning and digital transformation.
• Strong understanding of advanced demand planning tools and technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Global Target Operating Model: Develop and implement a global Target Operating Model for demand planning. Ensure consistency and standardization of processes across all regions and categories
• Transformation and Digitalization: Lead global transformation and digitalization initiatives for demand planning processes. Implement advanced technologies and systems to enhance demand planning accuracy and efficiency. Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for digital transformation in demand planning.
• Technical Expertise: Utilize advanced demand planning tools and technologies, including AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate the performance of demand planning processes. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Continuously improve Demand Planning process by external benchmarking to increase maturity of the process against Gartner maturity scale (validated as part of Planning Target Operating Model and supportive technology solutions)
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with various departments, including marketing, IT, and customer service, to ensure successful implementation of demand planning initiatives. Manage relationships with key stakeholders to drive alignment and support for transformation projects.
• Change Management: Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies and processes. Provide training and support to team members and stakeholders to facilitate the transition.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of demand planning transformation managers, senior managers and Data Scientists. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• Single Point of Contact: Serve as the key single point of contact with the regional Centers of Excellence (COEs). Ensure effective communication and collaboration between the global and regional teams.

Skills

Demand planning

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Danone is seeking a Digital Transformation Director of Demand Planning to lead global transformation and digitalization of demand planning across categories. Based in Amsterdam, with options in Paris or Katowice, you will shape the strategy and drive analytics adoption.

You will lead a team of transformation managers and data scientists, collaborate with IT and regional COEs, and deliver governance, KPIs and improvements across the network.