Position Snapshot

• Nestlé Italy, Milan HQ (Assago)
• Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities
• Fixed-term contract (1 year)
• Degree in Engineering or Business (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 6 months’ experience in Supply Chain
• Fluent in both Italian and English

Position Summary

• Identify improvement opportunities in end-to-end processes (e.g., Order-to-Cash, Supply Chain).
• Define and implement optimization projects with measurable objectives.
• Monitor operational KPIs (COF, OTIF, lead time) and propose corrective actions.
• Support process standardization at local and global levels.
• Collaborate with IT and business functions to implement digital solutions.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management on progress and results.
• Train and raise awareness among teams on process best practices.

A day in the life of a Junior Process Optimizer

• Process Analysis: Ability to map, analyze, and optimize operational workflows.
• Structured Problem Solving: Use of methodologies to identify inefficiencies.
• Change Management: Skills to drive adoption of new processes and tools.
• Data Orientation: Competence in quantitative analysis and KPI-driven decision-making.
• Communication and Collaboration: Effective interaction with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Digital Mindset: Knowledge of digital tools for automation and monitoring.
• Customer Focus: Commitment to service quality and internal/external customer satisfaction.

What will make you successful?

To be considered for this role, we’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• At least 6 months of experience in Supply Chain, with exposure to end-to-end processes.
• Basic understanding of Operations, Credit, or Demand Generation is considered a strong plus.
• Proficient in Excel and advanced spreadsheet functionalities (knowledge of SAP for process and data management is a plus)
• Comfortable working with Microsoft 365 and digital tools; these skills are considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with Power Query and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrates initiative and proactivity, taking ownership of tasks and improvements.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, flexible environment, showing mental agility, analytical thinking, and synthesis skills.
• Fluent in both Italian and English

We are Nestlé. We are the Good food, Good life company. 

Good food, Good life is our promise, it is a daily commitment. It is only thanks to our people that we can make a difference and realize this belief: we call them Good People.

At Nestlé, we believe that recognition, inclusion and valorization of diversity can make us grow both as individuals and as a company. This is why we promote a work environment, a business culture and a leadership model that guarantee equal opportunities for everyone and at all organizational levels. We believe diversity is a winning factor and we always encourage our people to share ideas and collaborate.

Here at Nestlé, you will also be able to be part of the Emotional Communities, groups of colleagues of different functions and seniorities who come together with the aim of spreading a corporate culture that allows everyone to freely express their passions and identities. LGBT +, Gender Balance, Young, Disability, Volunteering, Green, Multiculturalism are just some of the communities that you can be part of.

Diversity is a fact, inclusion is a choice, and we have chosen to be inclusive.