Category Production Planner, this is your challenge

As “Category Production Planner”, you will be responsible for building robust production and supply plans for our Nunspeet factory for Infant Formula Products in Nutrition. Working hand in hand with the factory team, you will ensure that products are available with the highest quality, at the right 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, finance, demand & supply planning teams across several markets and projects.

As Category Production Planner you have the following responsibilities: 

• Establish an 18-month production plan for Infant Formula in the Nunspeet factory, ensuring continuous product availability in all receiving locations;
• Lead the discussion on Committed Capacity with the factory, including timing proposals for plant shutdowns and realistic output assumptions;
• Analyze and evaluate the supply plan to satisfy customer needs considering network complexity and supply constraints;
• Create a feasible and optimal production plan based on constrained capacity;
• Identify and effectively address all potential capacity issues in advance, working closely with multiple stakeholders to implement solutions;
• Identify possible opportunities and improvements in collaboration with the factory within the 18-month horizon balancing flexibility and reliability;
• Support actively the “Strategic Volume Planning” process by providing capacity simulations, scenario planning and contingency proposals;
• Coordinate Annual Volume Commitment consolidation, volume forecast for the factory and be the contact point for the local finance team for export volumes.

As Category Production you report to the Infant Formula Category Supply Lead and you are part of the Zone Europe Nutrition Supply Chain team. The role will be based in our Infant Formula factory in Nunspeet.

What we are looking for in our Category Production Planner?

• Relevant operational experience at market/business level, in at least one of the following areas: Production Planning, Supply Planning, Purchasing, Factory Production Leadership or Demand Planning;
• knowledge of Inter-market supply process and best practices;
• strong analytical and numerical skills;
• appetite to leverage the IT systems and challenge the status quo;
• experience with SAP;
• Fluent in English, Dutch is a plus.

The job offers more than just a challenge:

• A full-time position (40 hours per week);
• excellent employment conditions, including a 13th-month salary and 25 vacation days;
• hybrid (remote) work arrangement with compensation for an ergonomic home office; 
• stay fit with our company fitness benefits through “Bedrijfsfitness” & “Onefit”;
• various career development opportunities, both in the Netherlands and internationally;
• free baby food for a whole year after your little one arrives up to €500 per year per child;
• green mobility program: Get a great deal on e-bikes with a lease option or score a tax benefit when buying a bike.

More reasons to work at Nestlé: 

• Our slogan is 'Boost your development, fuel your curiosity and be future ready'. We offer impactful training and development programs and coaching to help you upgrade your skills and take your career to the next level; 
• your well-being is our priority. We support this with various activities, such as our Employee Assistance Program;
• within the Nestlé culture, we believe it is important for you to be yourself. Do you have a passion for DE&I? Join our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Ambassadors;
• you contribute to Nestlé's mission to improve the quality of life and make a positive impact on the future.

Respect is at the heart of Nestlé's culture. We value diversity as an essential part of our culture. Embracing people's differences is what drives our product development and workplace dynamics. It is important that everyone feels accepted, comfortable and safe at Nestlé. Regardless their gender, religion, cultural background, age, disability, or who they love. We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity, innovation, and moves our organization forward. That's why we're actively fostering a culture and leadership that offers equal opportunities for all.

Any questions?
Our recruiters would be glad to answer any pending questions. Feel free to send your questions to careers@nl.nestle.com and you will receive an answer within 3 working days.

Applying for the role of  Category Production Planner? 
Great! If you see a match with the description as described above we would gladly receive your cv and motivation. You can upload these via the link.

We use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool to schedule interviews with our candidates. So keep an eye on your email for the interview invitation! When registering your application, you will be asked if we may send you whatsapp messages; if you answer 'yes' to this, you will receive communication via whatsapp in addition to messages via email. Communication through our AI tool is in English, but our recruiters speak both English and Dutch.

Interim CV’s will not be processed.