Why did you apply for the Danish Crown Graduate Programme?

I think you really enjoy seeing a large company from many different angles, as you get a lot of useful knowledge which will be beneficial both during and after the programme. Also, the training that we get during the programme, such as project management etc. ensure that we have a steep learning curve, which I also think is a great asset. At the same time, I had a great desire to work abroad in the short term, but also in the long term. The combination of having to work abroad in a rotation, and that Danish Crown is an international company that works in a lot of markets, is really good.

What does a typical workday look like for you?

It varies quite a lot as I am involved in a few different projects, in general there is never a dull day and it is a step learning curve in a fast-paced environment. Currently I am involved in our fast-food operations working with the familiar brands, such as Steff Houlberg and Gøl in relation to the hot dog stands across Denmark. There, among other things, I have been out with the sales force to visit our customers and get an hands-on experience with the market we operate in and our business model. Further, I have being interviewing some of our customers to get an understanding of their perspective working with Danish Crown Professionals, to see if we can do something internally to improve our customer relationship. Another project I am involved in, is Dyrbar.dk where we are looking into forecast analysis, ensuring that we can meet customer demands by managing our inventory even better in the future.

What is the best project or task you have worked with so far?

I've had a steep learning curve in the fast food project. There have been many people involved, both internally within the organization and but also externally in the market with wholesalers, our customers and end users. There, I had to navigate among many stakeholders, and it has been exciting to work with.

What was it like being a new employee at Danish Crown?

It has been great to get into Danish Crown. During the first week all of us new graduates where together at the head office in Randers, before going into our individual positions. We had an introduction to various parts of Danish Crown, along with team building exercises, factory and farm visits. I really think it created a strong foundation for going into our rotations with a bit of know how and a sense of familiarity to the business, which made me feel more confident going into my first rotation, in Danish Crown professionals. Of course, there were many things to get used to, but I felt more comfortable because we had got that introduction before. My colleagues at Danish Crown Foods have been good at welcoming me, where I have been onboard well.

Tell us something that others might not know about you.

I have never had one so full a freezer and fridge as I have had since I started working at Danish Crown. If I go to bed hungry, it's my own fault.

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