Position Snapshot
Business area: Nespresso Canada
Location: Montreal, QC located at 300 Léo-Pariseau, suite 2300 Montréal, QC Canada H2X 4B3;  
Hybrid
 
A little bit about us:

Nestlé Nespresso SA is the pioneer and reference for highest-quality portioned coffee. The company works with more than 120,000 farmers in 15 countries through its AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program to embed sustainability practices on farms and the surrounding landscapes. Launched in 2003 in collaboration with the NGO Rainforest Alliance, the program helps to improve the yield and quality of harvests, ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality coffee and improving livelihoods of farmers and their communities. In 2022, Nespresso has achieved B Corp™ certification - joining an international movement of 4,900 purpose-led businesses that meet B Corp’s high standards of social and environmental responsibility and visibility. Headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nespresso operates in 81 countries and has over 13'000 employees. In 2021, it operated a global retail network of 802 boutiques. For more information, visit the Nespresso corporate website: www.nestle-nespresso.com
 
Position Summary
The primary purpose of the Boutique Planning Manager is to increase service levels to the national boutique network, while optimizing overall distribution costs (freight costs to DC) and Fixed Distribution (Pick and Pack / Warehousing).  The role is responsible to drive continuous improvements lean process with all supply chain and retail operations functions.
 
A day in the life:

• Lead and engage a team of skilled Planners to continuously improve the quality of forecast, replenishment, processes and services    
• Lead all aspects of boutique replenishment processes, ensuring compliance with optimized schedules and inventory adjustments.
• Ensure continuing alignment with Business priorities, initiatives and activities, and the delivery of performance to agreed KPI levels.
• Maintain and monitor inventory control standards and SOPs.
• Collaborate with Boutiques and Inventory Control Lead for effective inventory management.
• Recommend best practices based on business analysis to improve service levels and processes.
• Develop replenishment schedules considering geographical delivery needs and seasonal variations under most optimal and cost effective delivery strategy.
• Partner with DSP, Logistics, and Retail Boutique managers to optimize distribution costs.
• Coordinate with Marketing for promotional rollouts and develop nationwide forecasts.
• Implement and monitor a monthly Cycle Count Program to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Analyze KPIs related to boutique planning and provide insights for operational improvements.
• Support financial internal control assessments and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Role Requirements 

• A minimum of 3-5 year relevant and successful experience at market/business level in either demand and supply planning, inventory management and/or logistics
• High competency level in Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Bilingualism in English and French language skills are a requirement, as this position requires collaboration with stakeholders across the Canadian market and/or worldwide.

Preferred Skills:

• Relevant operational experience at market/business level, in Inventory Accounting and Internal Controls and/or Transport operations

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment. 
• Company matched pension plan 
• Four weeks of Vacation and six personal days (Personal Paid Holidays) 
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements  
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company 
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement 
• Bonus eligibility 
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures 
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation 
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Free Nespresso Coffee Machines and $100 monthly coffee credit  
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories 
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) 
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

 
What you need to know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. 
Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage qualified applicants to bring their diverse and outstanding experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

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