Short Intro and About the Job

-Execute the plant-based strategy with the guidance and oversight of the Farming and Sustainability Director.

-Work together with our partners and internal Danone employees to confirm reporting done on farm and planning for the future.

-Manage plans for crop improvement and enhanced production while being cognizant of our regenerative agriculture pillars: Soil, Water, Biodiversity and Generational Farming

-Design and coordinate land development projects for agricultural land.

-Advise planning and managing production at row crop farms, fruit and nut orchards and dairy operations.

-Carry out and provide input on land-use planning in accordance with recommendations by our third-party partners.

-Support Global Agriculture strategy deployment within NORAM region: including Regenerative Agriculture Scorecard deployment, water policy adherence, Farming 4 Generations leadership and Cool Farm Tool regional execution.

-Provide vision and team leadership for Agriculture financing and project execution: including the application for financing, project prioritization and selection, project execution and summarization to key internal and external contacts.

The base compensation range for this position is Base salary range aligned on with HRBP/Recruiter commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.

About You

-Professional Experience/Education needed: Bachelor degree in Agronomy/Soil Science, Environmental Resource Management, Agriculture Sourcing, Agriculture Business or related agriculture degree

-Experience in commodity supply chain, dairy or agronomy is a plus

-4-7 years of experience in crop production and/or agronomy or agricultural input sourcing

-Certified Crop Advisor Certification (CCA) is a plus

About Us, We offer and What's next

At Danone North America, you’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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