Jobs in Bedford, NH

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Revenue Growth Manager based in Bedford, NH.

The Revenue Growth Manager will apply analytics to better understand, predict, and shape the customer path-to-purchase. This will optimize everyday product pricing, as well as promotional frequency and depth at key customers, while driving profitable revenue growth. This role will lead the business unit in achieving the goal of optimizing trade and marginal contribution through the use of elasticity-based modeling tools: the PTA tool for the grocery and mass merchandising channels, and the elasticity tool for the natural channel. The Revenue Growth Manager will encourage stronger cross-functional collaboration, embrace dynamic scenario planning, and adopt more joint value approaches with retailers. This role reports to the Senior Director, Customer Strategy and Planning.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Lead the creation of overall market strategy, as well as customer specific everyday price and promotional strategy including the development of Average Margin Per Sale (AMPS) (merchandising and pricing) and net unit cost guidelines, as well as the overall management of Total LUSY and customer specific trade. Builds and shares practices with cross-functional teams including Customer Strategy and Planning, Field Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning, and Commercial Finance.
• Utilize elasticity-based modeling tools to identify optimal everyday pricing and promotional plans for our key brands, and pack groups for our top customers.
• Utilize consumption and category insight data to help the Customer Strategy and Planning, and Sales Teams execute these plans with our customers.
• Analyze external and internal promotional landscape on a monthly basis through monitoring retail promotion landscape across key accounts, promotional analysis across channels, and understanding key competitive pricing in order to inform and influence strategy.
• Conduct top customer event-level Return On Investment (ROI) analysis and effectively communicate insights and recommended action plans to the Senior Director, Customer Strategy and Planning, Field Sales, and Customer Team leadership.
• Consolidate and monitor compliance to everyday pricing promotional frequency and depth, trade spending, and net unit cost guidelines at account or budget holder level.
• Lead the business unit in optimizing price pack architecture to balance the need for affordability with profit and category expansion (e.g., satisfy emerging needs and occasions with smaller packs).
• Profitability assessment- optimization- and strategic assistance through lens of pricing and promotion on an ongoing basis.
• Work with Customer Strategy and Planning to facilitate and manage monthly Profit and Loss (P&L) meetings with the Field Sales Teams.
• Support the Sales Team and Customer Strategy and Planning in annual negotiations with top customers - providing recommendations that meet both customer and company needs.
• Partner with Sales Team Customer Strategy and Planning and influence them in optimizing the promotional calendar to meet broader business strategy objectives.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the business needs
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy. The current policy requires 3 days per week in-office, and 2 days per week WFH.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree required; preference for majors in Business, Finance, or Analytics.
• 8+ years in CPG Revenue Growth Management, Trade Marketing or Field Sales Leadership experience is recommended.
• 5+ years of experience in managing a team is required.
• The following certifications are preferred for this role: Advanced Excel, Power Pt., and Power BI
• Understanding of Trade Promotion Optimization (TPO) or other modeling tools, consumption/POS data, Trade Promotion Management systems (TPM), and forecasting tools are recommended.
• Demonstrated knowledge of customers' needs, expectations and financial motivators to develop and deliver appropriate sales plans. Ability to develop breakthrough account plans and identify specific strategies to move from transactional supplier to strategic partner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of competitive brands, products, manufacturers and ability to build defense / offensive strategies for the short, medium and long-term.
• Ability to build the budget and to make regular forecasts in order to achieve the latter (volumes and/or profitability) and in case of gap, propose and implement corrective action plans and sales negotiation strategies.
• The structuring and management of the organization and supporting services to create, develop and maximize customer opportunity according to category and channel objectives.
• Ability to assess customer opportunities, analyzing competitor behavior and interpreting company/channel Strategy. Ability to generate and evaluate customer options while detailing the customer plan & bringing the customer into the Group.
• Analyze data and situations, to identify and analyze causes/effects and select only appropriate information use to make effective decisions.
• Ability to coordinate/manage/pilot a structured period of transition in order to achieve lasting change within an organization (change of models, methods, techniques, tools, organization, professional practices) minimizing resistance through involvement of key players and stakeholders.
• Ability to make the organization want to achieve or exceed targets. It implies willingness to expend energy to achieve a goal or a reward.
• Ability to transmit and receive information clearly and communicate effectively to others by considering their points of view in order to respond appropriately. It includes using tact and diplomacy in all communications as well as the ability to convey ideas and information (adjusting style, tone and level of details), both orally and in writing, in a way that all stakeholders/audience are engaged.

Requirements

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.
At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Raw Processor based in Londonderry, NH.

The employee is responsible for receive, test, and separate raw milk. Input test results and milk load data into SAP. Perform all raw CIPs and periodic cleaning in support of department needs, ensuring the highest quality standards are met.

Schedule

2:00p - 10:30p Mon- Fri

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Receive raw milk and standardize it to quality specifications
• Scale all incoming and outgoing milk loads
• Operate, troubleshoot and clean milk separator
• Operate lab equipment in support of milk testing
• Receive in liquid chemical trucks
• Perform all raw CIPs and cleaning of equipment
• Perform all raw preventive maintenance tasks to ensure high-quality
• Perform Whey and Cream load-outs according to schedule
• Record all milk and truckload data in SAP
• Program Human -Machine Interface (HMI) to support tasks
• Separate raw milk as required to support batching needs
• Always follow all standard operating procedures (SOP) and good manufacturing practices (GMP)
• Follow all Lockout/Tag out procedures
• Practice good housekeeping
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to climb a 6ft ladder
• Good hand and eye coordination.
• Must be able to work flexible hours when covering for other processor vacations
• Must be able to work weekends when the situation warrants
• Able to perform in a fast paced and team oriented environment.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong math skills
• Basic knowledge of computer operation
• Stand for long periods of time
• Able to perform in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Proficient in the English language

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Supply Chain Overages, Shorts & Damages (OS&D) Intern based in Londonderry, NH.

Why Join the Lactalis Internship Program?

Our paid internships offer valuable hands-on experience and the chance to work alongside passionate teams dedicated to your success.

In this program, you will:

• Explore different areas of our business.
• Build your resume and expand your professional network.
• Learn directly from industry professionals.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas matter.
• Help shape the future of our beloved brands.
• Enjoy free yogurt (of course!).

This is your opportunity to develop valuable skills, make a real impact, and take the next step toward an exciting future.

The Role: Make an Impact

The Supply Chain Overages, Shorts, and Damages (OS&D) Intern will review all business OS&D and compliance incidents, manage documentation required for logistics claims and deduction refutations, and determine root causes in a timely manner. The role will include data validation, tracking, reporting, and communication. Additionally, this role will collaborate with teams across Supply Chain, Finance, and Trade to align duties with the company's goals and values. The Supply Chain OS&D Intern will report to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operational Excellence.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Review OS&D incidents and customer compliance charges; log them accurately in tracking systems.
• Provide proper documentation to the business logistics team for claim management with carriers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
• Serve as the supply chain point of contact with the business logistics team to acquire proof of delivery as needed.
• Review and analyze customer deductions related to supply chain and logistics requirements; provide documentation to the Finance and Sales teams for invalid deductions.
• Investigate and determine root causes of incidents, collaborating with team members across the organization to ensure relevant teams provide input on analyses and develop action plans for improvement.
• Provide regular reporting to internal teams, highlighting trends and areas for focused improvement.

WORK CONDITIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data from multiple sources to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and a strategic approach to problem-solving.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly transmit and receive information, adapt messaging to different audiences, and use tact and diplomacy in both written and verbal communication.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a US Consumer Relations Manager based in Londonderry, New Hampshire.

As a Consumer Relations Manager, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited to leading the company's strategy and operations related to consumer feedback, complaints, inquiries and product experience insights. Oversight of the Lactalis USA Consumer Relations Contact Centers operations providing excellent consumer service and care. The CR Manager plans, implements and maintains operational standards and systems, performance objectives, budgets, and staffing. He/She is responsible for resolving consumer issues while representing the interests of both the consumer and the Lactalis USA divisions. Capturing and providing quality and actionable consumer complaint data and feedback to drive continuous improvement.

The role includes implementation of Lactalis Group procedures . Additionally, the Consumer Relations Manager will collaborate with Industrial, Quality, Legal and Regulatory, Marketing and R&D to align duties with the company's goals and values.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Call Center Operations

• Review company policies and implement them effectively and efficiently
• Develop and implement consumer service policies and procedures
• Establish and oversee the achievement of consumer service levels/functional KPIs
• Evaluate current CR tools, resources and system in place, prepare and implement a plan for improvement of the consumer call center service quality and efficiency
• Liaise with company management to support and implement growth strategies
• Lead consumer call center integration projects within the parent company network
• Coordinate and manage consumer service projects and initiatives (e.g. satisfaction surveys)
• Develop and manage budget and department expenses
• Manage CR database and other CR tools (e.g. live chat and phone system). Work with external vendors and IS/IT to resolve system issues
• Direct the daily operations of the consumer relations teams
• Manage Cheese Division call center team in Chicago, including regular visits to the office to provide support
• Plan, prioritize and delegate work tasks to ensure proper functioning of the department
• Monitor industry best practices including AI and implement continuous improvement projects
• Ensure product repositories are up to date and information is available for agents
• Create training content to improve agent efficiency & soft skills

Consumer Contact Management

• Oversee daily management of consumer inquiries, complaints, and feedback through phone, email, digital channels
• Ensure timely, accurate, respectful, and brand aligned responses to all consumer contacts
• Maintain Lactalis standards for response times and issue resolution
• Monitor accuracy of the CR database and of consumer feedback reports
• Partner with Legal and Regulatory Teams to handle complex and escalated consumer complaints for all Lactalis US divisions
• Analyze and report product issues and consumer feedback trends for all the Lactalis US divisions
• Oversee CR protocols for dealing with "consumer threats" and "product emergencies", working closely with all Lactalis US divisions Legal, Crisis Management, Quality Assurance, and Communications Leads
• Oversee communications to consumers. Work closely with each Lactalis US division Quality Assurance, Marketing and Regulatory to prepare standard responses and product talking points, and update them on a regular basis
• Attend and participate in business meetings, and contribute to work objectives
• Support products, marketing programs and company initiatives. Understand and communicate product features and benefits, key business practices, and subjects at the heart of the company's mission
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of Lactalis USA consumer call centers in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Majors in Business Management, Communication, Nutrition or related field is preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years as a consumer contact center manager in a CPQ company experience is required. Experience is a Food company is preferred

Certifications and specific knowledge

• Knowledge of Excel, Power Point, Power BI are recommended
• High proficiency in CRM and data management tools is required

Work Conditions

• Travel is required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project's needs.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring an Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning based in Bedford, NH.

The Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning will contribute to the strategic development, storytelling, commercialization and execution of retail initiatives across retail channels. This role will be the go-to headquarter partner for the Field Sales team - collaborating throughout the selling process to deliver the strongest, insight-driven narratives while working internally with Brand Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Trade Planning and Finance to ensure optimal execution of priorities. This role will specifically be responsible for the commercialization of Stonyfield Kids & Baby Products, sales strategy and performance analytics. The Associate Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning reports to the Senior Manager, Portfolio Strategy & Planning.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Strategic Thought Leadership

• Contribute to the development of the Stonyfield Sales Strategy, utilizing point of sale data, shopper insights and trends. Partner with the Field Sales team to tailor strategy across customers - prioritizing innovation based on assortment gaps, regional trends, and internal capabilities.
• Manage Innovation Plan, working collaboratively with Marketing to ensure the right innovation is developed and shepherded through the commercialization process. Ensure critical sales deadlines are met without sacrificing the quality of the proposition.
• Utilize category management skills to develop fact-based sales presentations employing brand research to include customer and consumer syndicated data such as AC Nielson, IRI, Spins. Incorporate this information into on-going planning and decision making for focus brand(s).
• Collaborate with internal functions and customer teams to create innovative brand solutions to accelerate brand growth that address critical plan risks. Represent the voice of sales to the headquarter teams - ensure clear communication to the field sales team of changes in the plans and implications.
• Provide data-driven insights of brand(s) business trends, marketing strategies, competitive landscape, and regional/channel risks and opportunities; help develop the strategy that ties brand, category and customer plans together.

General Management & Executional Excellence

• Partner with Demand Planning and Brand Marketing to contribute to the forecasting process for Stonyfield. Coordinate the brand Risks & Opportunities, develop communication and action plan. Partner with the customer strategy team to ensure that accepted item volumes, reset timings, and promotions are all accurately reflected in monthly demand plan.
• Enable connectivity between field sales team and brand team, ensuring appropriate focus on priorities, adherence to brand guidelines and Topline partnership from concept to launch.
• Partner with Finance and Brand Marketing to develop project P&Ls; lead development and communication of recommendations based on financial analysis, project rationale and operational feasibility.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the business needs.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.
• This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy. The current policy requires 3 days per week in-office, and 2 days per week work from home.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (8 years) is required; an MBA is preferred.
• 5+ years of CPG Sales or Brand Marketing required.
• Category Strategy, Sales Strategy & Planning and/or Trade Marketing experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Proven experience with syndicated data and decision data/tools such as IRI, Nielsen, Spectra, Numerator, Scintilla, HH Panel, SPINs, Symphony, Numerator.
• General knowledge of the Commercialization process.
• Proven ability to lead and drive complex initiatives successfully by collaborating across various divisions and departments.
• A highly collaborative and open-minded approach, prioritizing team success and collective goals over individual recognition.
• Capacity to rigorously analyze data and complex situations to determine root causes, assess impacts, and select the most appropriate information for effective decision-making. Must be skilled at translating complex data into clear, compelling presentations (e.g., PowerPoint).
• Ability to develop and clearly articulate long-term strategies while consistently delivering on short-term results and business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly transmit and receive information, effectively listen to and consider various viewpoints, and communicate persuasively across all organizational levels and departments.
• Strong foundational understanding of the business, enabling effective navigation and successful management of various business scenarios.
• Skilled in structuring complex problems, developing detailed and effective solutions, and maintaining strong attention to detail throughout the process.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, concurrently manage multiple projects under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and proactively identify potential issues to prevent roadblocks. Requires a positive and proactive \"can-do\" attitude.
• Expertise in analyzing sales data, formulating meaningful business insights, and leveraging that data to build actionable recommendations that drive business growth opportunities.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

The Strategic Sourcing Manager US Comanufacturing, is an active member of the Purchasing Team North America (NA), participates in sharing purchasing excellence and strategies, supporting teamwork, joint learning and development initiatives. The incumbent will lead the North American sourcing strategy initiatives for an assigned Category. Under the guidance of the Associate Director procurement - US Comanufacturing, will assist in the execution of a supply strategy for managing Lactalis' US Comanufacturing network and will provide local support to Yogurt Business units across USA and Canada . This position will be expected to provide a high level of service and support for internal stakeholders by developing a deep understanding of affiliate business needs, providing detailed analysis of spend data and financial results, playing a key role in supplier relationship and performance management, and by providing necessary support for new product innovation and supply chain sustainability. This position will also be responsible for ensuring connectivity between Lactalis Yogurt business units' functions (Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Finance, PMO, Marketing, etc.) and the broader Lactalis North America Purchasing organization. The focus of this position will be primarily in support for yogurt -related co manufacturing activities in the United States.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

• Develops local /regional sourcing strategies for the Category managed, using detailed analysis of historical & current spend data, combined with sourcing and research of new suppliers.
• Achieve budget objectives by identifying, developing and supporting North American sourcing strategy initiatives for the assigned Category or the North American Sourcing.
• Leads the implementation, and management of the strategy for Category, making sure the needs and specifications of each Business Unit are considered.
• Take ownership of the bid process, through in-depth knowledge and analysis of key cost drivers, qualify vendors, tender, negotiate, implement, and manage all contracts related to the category.
• Support global negotiation initiatives led by Lactalis senior global procurement team by providing information such as pricing specifications, vendor listings and negotiating at local and global level. As well as providing information as a subject matter export on the Category being managed.
• Lead cross-functional teams with internal stakeholders in the design and implementation of sourcing strategies
• Identify and execute negotiation cost savings initiatives.
• Participate as a subject matter expert in working with cross-functional teams, providing insight to key functional areas of the business for effective project execution such as process optimization. The scope includes pricing, as well as process improvements ideas provided by the vendors, and insights into the portfolio.
• Develop supplier relationships to optimize supplier quality and performance, including continuous improvement, innovation, and reduction in total cost of ownership to add value to North America region. Responsible for supplier quality and supplier contract compliance with respect to the category managed.
• Perform administrative duties such as tracking cost savings initiatives, providing monthly status reports vs. objective targets reviewing and validating pricing and communicating the pricing to master data for upload.
• Responsible for providing insights on the market for LE & monthly risk & opportunities forecast reports to the divisions
• Participate as an active member of the Strategic Sourcing team, sharing purchasing strategies, supporting teamwork, joint learning and development initiative.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement or another appropriate discipline
• Five (5) to ten (10) years' experience in a Procurement function, preferably at a food company
• ndustrial and/or Supply Chain Purchasing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Initiative, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation & presentation skills
• Able to positively influence others
• Ability to operate in an open and collaborative team environment with the ability to motivate
• Highly focused and proactive
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
• Strong planning, project management, and execution skills
• Ease of presenting in front of small to medium size groups and leadership
• Consultative and customer centric approach that nurtures interest, engagement, and the sharing of ideas.
• Rigorous data driven/analytical capability and ability to present data to a leadership level
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including advanced proficiency MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment
• SAP or comparable business systems solutions knowledge
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset
• Ability to travel within the United States, with occasional travel to Canada and internationally, approximately 30% of the time
• As required provide support for other categories within Purchasing

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

Provide Senior QualityAssurancelevelsupport andoversight toCorrective and Preventive Action(CAPA)activitiesand other activities within the Quality Compliance department.Mentorcross functionalteams andfacilitateactivities to ensureeffective andtimelyCAPAs. Drive continuous improvement activities.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

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  Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or scientific discipline (e.g.Chemistry, Biology, Physics) or equivalent experience.

  
  
  

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Annual salary of $95K-120K with 10% STIP

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About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

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• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
  
• 401k plan with company match
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
  
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Graduate Sustainability Intern based in Bedford, NH.

Why Join the Lactalis Internship Program?

Our paid internships offer valuable hands-on experience and the chance to work alongside passionate teams dedicated to your success.

In this program, you will:

• Explore different areas of our business.
• Build your resume and expand your professional network.
• Learn directly from industry professionals.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas matter.
• Help shape the future of our beloved brands.
• Enjoy free yogurt (of course!).

This is your opportunity to develop valuable skills, make a real impact, and take the next step toward an exciting future.

The Role: Make an Impact

The Graduate Sustainability Intern will help implement Lactalis US Yogurt's (LUSY) sustainable agriculture strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in alignment with science-based targets. This role will focus on measuring farm-level carbon footprints and supporting the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices that increase soil carbon sequestration and reduce emissions from enteric fermentation, manure management, feed production, and energy use. This will include collecting and analyzing data, engaging with farmers, and contributing to outreach and research efforts. This role will also offer valuable experience in sustainable agriculture and data management across LUSY and Stonyfield Organic's diverse milk supply. The Graduate Sustainability Intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams across Corporate Social Responsibility, Purchasing, Marketing and others to implement sustainability initiatives and will report to the Senior Manager, Sustainable Agriculture.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Create summary & individualized result farm carbon footprinting reports for farmer facing audience.
• Support Stonyfield direct supply farms with adoption of climate smart agricultural practices across one or more strategic areas of action. This could also include conducting soil sampling to help expand the baseline data on soil carbon levels for Stonyfield direct supply farms.
• Lead projects on nature, water or workforce development, for the full Lactalis US Yogurt milk supply. This includes organic, conventional, and non-GMO milk sourced for Brown Cow, Siggi's, Green Mountain.
• Conduct literature reviews and outreach to researchers on relevant topics including efficacy of biochar, agroforestry, and feed additives to reduce enteric fermentation as pathways for reducing organic dairy farm GHG emissions.
• Assist the Lactalis US Yogurt sourcing and sustainability teams with other projects related to organic transition planning for prospective Stonyfield direct supply farms, organic training, and sustainability in other agricultural ingredient supply chains.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel may be required up to 25% monthly. Travel will be within the Northeast region, either using your own vehicle or a rental.
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, and / or allowance(s) will be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program with a required major in agriculture, sustainability, or a related field.
• Interest or experience in responsible sourcing programs that focus on the environmental and social impacts of agricultural supply chains.
• Interest or experience in researching agricultural greenhouse gas emissions mitigation strategies.
• Experience with farm-level data collection and database management; enthusiasm for using technology to enhance agricultural sustainability and build knowledge networks.
• Farming experience or experience working directly with farmers is a plus.
• Analyze data and situations rigorously to identify causes/effects, select appropriate information, and make effective decisions.
• Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) by transmitting and receiving information clearly, considering the audience's point of view, using tact and diplomacy, and adjusting style, tone, and level of detail to engage all stakeholders.
• Ability to identify, use, understand, and manage emotions in positive ways, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict (Emotional Intelligence).
• Intellectual curiosity; receptive to new ideas or opinions, and open to learning from the business environment.
• Ability to determine priorities and allocate time and resources effectively to ensure accomplishment of specific objectives with method and rigor (Planning & Organizing).
• Ability to audit strategies in terms of energy and environment, and analyze, develop, and present the associated results and action plans.
• Knowledge of the agricultural environment (political and economic aspects).

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.