Job Title:
Senior Manager, Logistics & Performance
Company: Danone SA
Location: White Plains, NY
Created: 2026-04-13
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Functional skills and knowledge * 10+ years of experience managing 3rd party logistics providers / distributors / transportation * Experience with retail, ecomm, and medical distributor logistics requirement * Experience managing operations regulated under the FDA / USDA, and Organic compliance * Strong experience in developing and implementing supply chain strategies as well as value creation initiatives * Strong track record on performance and total cost management, with track record of cost out and value in, including route to market and cost to serve * Experience in order and inventory management * Proven track record on customer and supplier collaboration * Very strong knowledge of supply chain processes and applications * Strong project management and cross functional team management * Experienced in medical nutrition or consumer packaged goods or supplements * Managerial skills and abilities * 5+ years in direct team management * Strong leadership skills * Strong ability to deliver on commitment * Excellent interpersonal / communication skills * Ability to brief and present to executives * Enterprise business partner that has helped enable topline acceleration through logistics solutions * Influencing skills – aligns all components of the Supply Chain to meet overall goals. Negotiates solutions which best respond to customer needs and supply chain targets * Ability to manage organizational changes * Strong computer skills and systems knowledge (MAS or SAP strongly preferred) Supervisory responsibilities: 3 direct reports (with a total team of 3-4 people) Working conditions: Job is performed remote work from home as well as in an office environment. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree * Degree in Logistics management, Business Administration or similar field Success factors: * Ability to handle confidential matters and reliability * Exceptional interpersonal skills and professional demeanor. * Strong problem-solving skills and well-developed thought processes and ability to support decisions. * Effective organization and time management capabilities. An individual adept at managing multiple initiatives and able to set priorities and efficiently perform responsibilities. * Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and be able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events. * Dependable and consistently at work and on time. * Proven strong initiative and follow-through skills with little day-to-day management * Ability to manage several different stakeholders and prioritize effectively. * Organized with good attention to detail. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.