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Global BAW Program Coordinator

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Danone

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Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
English
Required
Benefits
Private health insurance

Visa options

  • The ad rules out sponsorship

    Per the ad: “Be a citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) .”

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

To be able to achieve the above and be successful in this role, we believe you need to have:

Data-Centric: Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to work with manufacturing loss data, identify trends and opportunities, ensure data accuracy, and translate analysis into actionable insights for BAW.

Collaboration & Teamwork: Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with Global, Regional and Factory teams, supporting BAW initiatives, workshops and continuous improvement activities.

Flexibility & Adaptability: Ability to adapt to different factory environments, priorities and maturity levels, while working effectively in a dynamic and international environment. Proactive & Improvement-Oriented: Self-starter with a proactive mindset, able to identify improvement opportunities, propose solutions and drive actions forward with the relevant stakeholders.

Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, ensuring consistency and quality across loss assessments, best practices, documentation, trackers and BAW tools.

Digital & MS Tools: Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook, with the ability to structure and simplify information effectively. Power BI knowledge is a strong plus, particularly for loss monitoring and performance visualization.

Communication & Community Engagement: Ability to communicate clearly, structure information and support the animation of the global BAW community, including preparation of workshops, best-practice sharing and capability-building activities.

Language Skills: High level of proficiency in English is required, given the global scope of the role. French is a plus.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Business France manages all administrative aspects of the volunteer's contract.
  • Business France also provides comprehensive social coverage, including health insurance, maternity, disability, and workplace accident coverage.
  • No income tax or social security contributions are deducted from the allowance. However, the V.I.E. program does not provide unemployment benefits or pension contributions.
  • You are entitled to 2.5 days of paid leave per month.
  • Your monthly allowance is determined according to the compensation scale established by Business France.

Visa & relocation

The V.I.E. (International Corporate Volunteer Program) is a scheme managed by Business France that enables European citizens to work internationally on behalf of a company. The contract duration ranges from 6 to 24 months.

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be between 18 and 28 years old.
  • Have fulfilled your national service obligations (where applicable).
  • Be a citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA).

The role

For our Supply Chain division in Barcelone, we are looking for a VIE for our Battle Against Waste (BAW) Team.

You will support the Battle Against Waste Program Lead in driving the program internationally, coordinating with regions and factories, preparing workshops, sharing best practices, and continuously improving tools and methodologies. You will therefore contribute to strengthening collaboration and standardization across countries.

  • Lead and engage the community of BAW Leaders
  • Redesign and continuously improve the BAW Self-Assessment tool
  • Drive the BAW community and foster engagement across regions and factories
  • Structure and standardize BAW documentation
  • Review and modernize existing BAW best practices and methodologies
  • Create and deploy a Best Practices Tracker to capture, share, and monitor best practices across Danone sites worldwide

Job details

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.

About Danone

Danone is a global food and beverage company with over 100 years of history, operating in more than 120 countries. Its portfolio includes essential dairy and plant-based products (like Actimel and Alpro), waters (such as Evian), and specialized nutrition (including Almirón and Souvenaid). The company is committed to health through food, sustainability, and innovation, with a strong presence in Spain where it has multiple production facilities and offices.

Industry
Food and Beverage
Founded
1919
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Paris, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Tres Cantos

Good to know if you are moving

  • Danone has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and production sites in cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Tres Cantos, offering opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, and corporate roles.
  • The company offers internships and early career programs in Spain, including roles in IT, data, marketing, and operations, which can be a good entry point for international professionals.
  • Danone's Spanish operations are part of a global network, providing potential for international mobility and career growth across its many countries.
  • The company emphasizes a culture of health, sustainability, and innovation, which may appeal to professionals seeking purpose-driven work.
  • Spanish language skills are often beneficial for roles in Spain, but the global nature of the company may also offer English-speaking opportunities.

In their own words

About the company & team

As a world leading food company DANONE stands for international success. Around 104000 employees work on all five continents in the three Danone business areas Essential Dairy & Plant-Based, Specialized Nutrition and Water on one corporate mission: "Bringing health through food to as many people as possible".

We want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world. We recognize the power people have to impact the world through their daily choices. Each time we eat and drink, we vote for the world we want to live in. We believe a healthy body needs healthy food and healthy food needs a healthy planet: this is what our new signature One Planet One Health embodies.

Do things your way. The way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it's all up to you.

Working here you'll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it's packed with opportunities. You'll work with some of the best-known brands in the world and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

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