Nestlé Health Science was created in 2011 by Nestlé, the leading food and beverage company. We are a unique health science company focused on advancing the role nutrition plays in changing the course of health for consumers, patients and healthcare professionals. Focused on delivering quality-of-life benefits through nutritional solutions, we harness scientific and clinical advances to improve health through managed nutrition. Behind our pioneering company are 3,000 people around the world who are driving breakthroughs and innovating for impact. With a global presence in about 50 markets, we invite you to impact the future of health and your career with us. 

Position Snapshot

Location: Europe flexible, Germany (preferred), France, Spain, UK
Company: Nestlé Health Science 
Act. Rate: Full Time Act. Rate 100% 
Type of contact: Permanent contract 

What we offer at Nestlé

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you! 
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development 
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces 
Dynamic international working environment 
Attractive additional benefits  

Position summary

Nestlé Health Science is a globally recognized leader in the science of nutrition, with more than 11,000 employees around the world. With a portfolio of science-based consumer health, medical nutrition, vitamin and supplement brands, and pharmaceutical therapies, we are redefining the management of health. 

As a Senior Demand Planner in the VMHS business unit, you will be responsible to develop, maintain and improve a Demand Plan for a portfolio of products and customers, which also includes the full ownership of generating and maintaining Promotion Uplift Volume.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context. 
 

A day in the life of a Senior Demand Planner
                    

• Collect Information and Assumptions about events, activities in relation to promotions, product launches, customer/distribution changes that form important part of demand plan  
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to manage portfolio lifecycle, such as new product launches, packaging changes, phase-in/phase-out, and product discontinuation
• Ensure that demand is appropriately forecasted and maintained in all circumstances  
• Demand planner has sufficient knowledge to be able to understand and maintain statistical forecasts in SAS Forecast Studio, supported by Demand Analyst. APO DP remains a statistical forecast tool unless SAS is not yet deployed to cover the portfolio. Combining incremental, impactors, Demand Planner finalizes the total volume forecast
• Train and support other Demand planners, as needed
• Act as a super user and/or expert in different forums (networks, workplace groups...) within own category/market and with other categories/markets/zones

What will make you successful

• At least 5 years of relevant operational experience either/or in Supply Chain (DSP, CS, SC Development), Sales (KAM, CCSD), Marketing or Finance (Business planning)
• Relevant operational experience and practice in some of the following areas:
  • Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) methodology
  • Monthly business planning processes and tools
  • Roles and objectives of all cross functional teams (including all functions within SC, Sales and Marketing and Finance)
• Fluent in English

Nestlé Health Science is a leader in the science of nutrition, offering an extensive portfolio of science-based consumer health, medical nutrition, pharmaceutical therapies, and vitamin and supplement brands.  Headquartered in Switzerland, we have more than 11,000 employees around the world, with products available in more than 140 countries.  

Nutrition can be life-transforming for those who need extra support during short- or long-term medical challenges, and it can enhance the quality of life of those who are already healthy.  With an extensive research network providing the foundation for products that can help people to live their healthiest lives, our commitment to science-based products means that we provide nutritional solutions that can make a real difference in the quality of life of customers, patients, and caregivers.   

Find out more about Nestlé Health Science at Nestlehealthscience.com
 

Nestlé is 308,000 employees strong and are driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic international working environment with constant opportunities for development. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.