Products and brands that everyone knows. An international working world that inspires. A career that picks up speed. In a global corporation with popular brands. Is this perhaps the position of your life? More than 300,000 employees worldwide are committed to brands such as Nesquik, KitKat, Nescafé, NAN, or MAGGI. Be a part of it. With team spirit, vision and thinking ahead.

Position snapshot:

• Permanent position
• Location: Issy les Moulineaux
• Relevant operational experience at market/business level, in at least one of the following areas: D&SP, Purchasing, Logistics, Factory production or supply chain
• Attractive package, caring management, flexible working hours or remote work, allow you to evolve in a pleasant environment. You benefit from training throughout your career, aimed at promoting your development towards different roles within the Group. 

Position Summary
As a “Category Supply Planner”, you will be responsible for building robust supply plans for our Pontarlier Nesquik factory. In this role, you will ensure that finished goods are available with the highest quality, at the right stock location to meet customer demand whilst minimizing cost. This is an exciting role that offers the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across different areas of our business including: factory planning, production, quality, procurement, finance, demand & supply planning teams across several markets, and strategic projects.

A day in a life of a Category Supply Planner

• Establish the 18-month optimal supply plan and net dispatch requirements to ensure Customer Service and satisfy customer needs taking into account the network complexity and the supply constraints.
• Liase with the production planner (MPS) to create a committed capacity and ensure an optimal constrained plan, including timing proposals for plant shutdowns, investments, trials for new product development etc. own the stock cover strategy and the reliability of the projections
• Establish and periodically review stock policies for Finished Goods with the usage of tools and best practices (e.g. Stock Optimizer)
• Liase and challenge Demand Planners to improve Demand Planning Accuracy and volume forecasts
• Ensures proper Master Data settings and Event Management related SNP visibility (launches, re-launches, discontinuations)
• Coordinate annual Volume Commitment and own key volume inputs for the factory budgeting process

What will make you successful?

• Relevant operational experience at market/business level, in at least one of the following areas: D&SP, Purchasing, Logistics, Factory production or supply chain
• Fluent in English and French
• Analytical skills
• Demonstrable experience of managing multiple stakeholders both externally and internally
• Ability to balance priorities and to see the bigger picture beyond the scope of your job
• Excellent communication skills and being able to challenge the status quo

Ready for the next step?

Please apply online.

A person of integrity: you are convinced that you can do your job in a responsible way. You are looking for a company where responsibility is a guideline at all levels.

Do you recognize yourself? We are meant to work together!