Supply Planner

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

Position Dimension: This role is responsible for owning the production plan for the factories and co-manufacturers for the 78-week time horizon.
Main Purpose of the Job: The Specialist, Supply Planning role is responsible for the inventory and production plans of finished products at our factories and co-manufacturers. The position needs to accomplish this objective while maintaining customer service levels, reducing working capital, and minimizing waste. The Specialist, Supply Planning, works with other Supply Planners, Demand Planners, Warehouse Ops, Quality coordinators and Inventory Analysts to manage inventory for finished goods at factory or factory warehouses. This role also contributes to and drives execution of the inventory planning to deliver against growth plans of the company and divisions. They work with the divisions and internal departments (SC Planning, Fulfillment) to align on inventory targets, improvement opportunities, action plans, and tracking key metrics that drive effective business results. They collaborate with analytics and business services teams to support decisions on inventory management.

Key Outputs/Deliverables:

Execution of Supply Planning process to generate the national level production requirements that are needed for DPS, deployment, and DRP.
Calculate the Net requirement (National) and Compare net requirement against the Inventory Plan Inputs using the analytics and reporting tools.
Manage finished good inventory levels (planned + actuals) at the national level consistent with the OpCo or Divison's product availability targets.
Communicate the Production Plan improvement opportunities, Inventory KPI tracking results, Strategy to resolve supply issues and concerns with the Nestlé internal departments (Sale and Marketing, Finance, Deployment, Supply Planning, Demand Planning) and divisions in the Weekly/Monthly Cross functional meetings.
Work with the Planning Master Data Management team to review/modify/update the master data and planning parameter for Supply Planning.
Adjust the production plan based on the outcome from the cross functional collaboration meetings and inputs from the internal departments.
Work with internal departments on the continuous improvement opportunities.

Measurements/Performance Indicators:

Coordinate with the plant/DC supply chain and deployment group to maintain service level standards while minimizing waste
Execute to inventory targets to support in reducing inventory costs and spoilage

Qualifications/Certifications:

University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 3 years of related work experience.
Strong analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data.
Strong oral and written skills, organizational and time-management abilities, effective inter-personal skills, and the ability to work with personnel at all organizational levels.
Flexibility and adaptability to the demands and requirements of a fast-paced environment.
Strong computer skills with focuses on mathematical modeling and/or database building and maintenance (including Microsoft Office)

Critical Experiences:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in Inventory Management roles such as: Inventory Deployer, Inventory Coordinator, Production Planner
Experience using SAP or other finite scheduling tools

Requisition ID

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

Position Dimension: This role is responsible for owning the production plan for the factories and co-manufacturers for the 78-week time horizon.
Main Purpose of the Job: The Specialist, Supply Planning role is responsible for the inventory and production plans of finished products at our factories and co-manufacturers. The position needs to accomplish this objective while maintaining customer service levels, reducing working capital, and minimizing waste. The Specialist, Supply Planning, works with other Supply Planners, Demand Planners, Warehouse Ops, Quality coordinators and Inventory Analysts to manage inventory for finished goods at factory or factory warehouses. This role also contributes to and drives execution of the inventory planning to deliver against growth plans of the company and divisions. They work with the divisions and internal departments (SC Planning, Fulfillment) to align on inventory targets, improvement opportunities, action plans, and tracking key metrics that drive effective business results. They collaborate with analytics and business services teams to support decisions on inventory management.

Key Outputs/Deliverables:

Execution of Supply Planning process to generate the national level production requirements that are needed for DPS, deployment, and DRP.
Calculate the Net requirement (National) and Compare net requirement against the Inventory Plan Inputs using the analytics and reporting tools.
Manage finished good inventory levels (planned + actuals) at the national level consistent with the OpCo or Divison's product availability targets.
Communicate the Production Plan improvement opportunities, Inventory KPI tracking results, Strategy to resolve supply issues and concerns with the Nestlé internal departments (Sale and Marketing, Finance, Deployment, Supply Planning, Demand Planning) and divisions in the Weekly/Monthly Cross functional meetings.
Work with the Planning Master Data Management team to review/modify/update the master data and planning parameter for Supply Planning.
Adjust the production plan based on the outcome from the cross functional collaboration meetings and inputs from the internal departments.
Work with internal departments on the continuous improvement opportunities.

Measurements/Performance Indicators:

Coordinate with the plant/DC supply chain and deployment group to maintain service level standards while minimizing waste
Execute to inventory targets to support in reducing inventory costs and spoilage

Qualifications/Certifications:

University Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience and minimum 3 years of related work experience.
Strong analytical aptitude with a proven ability to analyze/interpret data.
Strong oral and written skills, organizational and time-management abilities, effective inter-personal skills, and the ability to work with personnel at all organizational levels.
Flexibility and adaptability to the demands and requirements of a fast-paced environment.
Strong computer skills with focuses on mathematical modeling and/or database building and maintenance (including Microsoft Office)

Critical Experiences:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in Inventory Management roles such as: Inventory Deployer, Inventory Coordinator, Production Planner
Experience using SAP or other finite scheduling tools

Requisition ID

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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