Upstream Milk Manager

Upstream Milk Manager

Location:

US-CO-Louisville

• Ensure Danone plants are consistently supplied with milk and other liquid products to meet production requirements.
• Utilize scheduling tools to coordinate with plants, haulers, and suppliers on schedule changes and ensure receiving windows are accurately assigned.
• Manage buy/sell actions for excess or supplemental product based on plant direction.
• Communicate operational changes clearly and promptly with haulers.
• Ensure all milk handling and transportation activities comply with internal Danone standards as well as industry safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Analyze historical data to identify trends and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Effectively manage highly time-sensitive and perishable products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and haulers to ensure consistent supply and adherence to contract terms.
• Provide suppliers with KPI reporting, lead performance tracking, attainment reviews, and ongoing performance discussions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align milk, cream, CSM, and UF supply with production requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturing sites to ensure quality compliance and continuity of supply.
• Partner cross-functionally to support execution of the broader milk strategy.
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Create purchase orders, manage hauler payroll, and maintain accurate reporting for stakeholders.
• Manage process flow to ensure timely supplier and hauler payments.
• Track diversion drivers, root causes, and pricing to support balancing tracking and monthly close process.
• Support project timelines by coordinating key stakeholders and tracking open items.
• Work with other team members to ensure project success and tracking.
• Analyze data and help perform tasks needed to complete projects.
• Rotate on-call nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Bachelor’s degree or 5-7 years of equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in logistics or supply chain.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SAP or other ERP systems, and transportation planning software.
• Flexible and available to support after-hours needs, including handling calls from haulers, plants, or regulatory agencies.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes and drive results across teams without direct authority.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and continuously changing environment.

Salary range: $81, USD, with a performance‑based bonus. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401(k) plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, Paid Parental Bonding Leave, and other benefit plan options.

This is a hybrid position. Employees are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week while having the flexibility to work from home on a mutually agreed schedule.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law, please refer to here
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