VIE - Planning; m​/f​/d - Germany​/Austria

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Become part of Danone and our team with the successful brands Activia, Actimel, Alpro, Aptamil, Volvic and more. We are looking for support in demand forecasting.

Accountable for the creation of precise short- and mid-term demand forecasts for key customers, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders. Analyze market trends, historical data, and key business drivers to improve forecast accuracy. Monitor forecast performance and identify root causes of deviations. Ensure consistency of forecast from period to period, tracking and explaining changes. Understand business and demand levers to manage ad-hoc requests and drive operational actions.

Build close relationships with Sales, Marketing and the supply chain cluster. Support on our roadmap to enhance our forecasting by AI.

Skills that will help you succeed:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration or a related field, ideally with a focus on Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Logistics.
• Some practical experience in planning processes.
• Basic knowledge of Excel; experience with SAP / IBP is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to maintain attention to detail while keeping an eye on the big picture, and confidence to challenge assumptions when needed.
• Good communication skills and the ability to easily connect with others.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
• Fluency in English required to ensure effective collaboration with international stakeholders.
• Eager to develop and implement statistical and machine learning forecasting methods to drive continuous improvement in forecasting performance.

Start is in August 2026, based in Frankfurt, Munich or Vienna.

V.I.E is a type of contract linked to Business France allowing Europeans to work internationally for a designated company. This is a 6 to 24 months contract.

You must be aged 18 to 28. You must have completed national service obligation. You must be a citizen of the European Economic Area. You must never have worked in the country in which you wish to do your V.I.E. You have never done a V.I.E before.

There are no taxes and charges on salary, as a V.I.E your social security is covered. You will be granted 2.5 days off per month. Your gratification is fixed according to the Business France grid. The cost of your back-and-forth flight or train tickets is covered.

Danone is proud to promote inclusion and equal opportunities. We truly believe that our diversity will make the difference and that an inclusive environment will make us grow as a company, as a team, and as people. We consider all applications to ensure an inclusive corporate culture where everyone can feel like they belong.

All applications will be considered irrespective of origins and ethnicity, personal background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability.