Position: IMS Planner

Location: NBS

Main Purpose of Job                                                                                     

Ensure a smooth and efficient execution of IMS process, an effective application of Best Practice, as well as an efficient use of the tools. Ensure that IMS is a key priority for the business at group level and that the IMS performance is as good as the one of domestically produced products. Ensure IMS projects are on track according to Business Units needs and coordinate local and above the market teams to enhance process                                                                                

Job Responsibilities:

"• Lead and coordinate the activities of the Inter-Market Supply (IMS) team to effectively execute all IMS related activities and projects of the Market, in accordance with the recommendations and priorities given by Zone Management and CO-SC.

• Manage the relationship with Inter-Market partners (Producers and Receivers) and ensure a day-to-day positive close collaboration and communication.

• Monitor the IMS performance and take the necessary actions when issues are detected.

• Initiate a continuous improvement culture within the IMS team covering the IMS process end-to-end in order to anticipate and avoid/minimize future IMS issues.

• Monitor the IMS performance and take the necessary actions when issues are detected.

• Communicate and collaborate with all the other areas involved in the IMS end-to-end process in the market (i.e. Demand & Supply Planning, Technical & Production, Sales & Marketing, Finance) and ensure the same for the IMS Team.

• Maintain a close communication with Regulatory Affairs and Legal Department to ensure compliance with local regulations (Customs, Health/Environmental regulations, Transportation) and anticipate any foreseen change in legislations or regulations.

• Contribute to the Nestlé Competitive Planning solution by constructive participation in the Market Business Strategy (MBS), Integrated Commercial Planning (ICP), Monthly Business Planning (MBP), Dynamic Forecast (DF) and Annual Volume Commitment (AVC) processes.

• Ensure smooth implementation of New Product Launches and increased 'Speed to Market' through coordination of Innovation & Renovation execution.

• Support NCE/LEAN and any other continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring that a continuous improvement culture is developed and sustained."                                             

"Key Experiences:

What experiences are key to success in this job?"             

"• Any first operational experience in at least one of the following areas:     

- Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Operations (usual Nestlé names: Demand and Supply / IMS Planning )

- Customer Service

-  Business Process Quality (usual Nestlé name: Supply Chain Development)

- Physical Logistic

- Procurement

• Sufficient knowledge with International Trade and Commercial Terms

• Has sufficient knowledge of his markets local regulations (Customs, Transportation, Sanitary, Regulatory affairs), and is able to get information on the regulations applicable in his Receivers' and Producers' markets

• Factory practices (i.e. QA release procedures, production planning parameters, etc.)

• Product life cycle Cost Process

Academic Background for external recruitment::

•            Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Communication, Comex Degree or similar college education

• English - Advanced

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