Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. 
 
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
 
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POSITION SUMMARY: This position will support the Beverage division, reporting into the Supply Planning Sr Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop 78-week master production schedule on a weekly basis that achieves targeted inventory and service levels. Monitor APO or OMP alerts to identify potential inventory problems through all planning horizons and coordinate efforts to resolve. Collaborate with Factory Supply Chain and/or 3rd party Copacker on the tactical execution of the production plan.
• Develop and maintain SAP/APO/OMP Master Data, which includes materials, resources, shift definitions, and the like. Collaborate with Factory Supply Chain and/or 3rd party Copacker to ensure alignment of planning parameters with factory-level constraints.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Weekly Comms Demand/Supply Review and Ensure Supply meetings as well as the Monthly Production Review; act as Process Owner of these meetings to ensure the process is an integral part of the planning and control process.
• Continuously work to align with Manufacturing on the operating conditions of the factory (ies), including calendar and performance assumptions. Offer suggestions and seek commitment to best meet Customer demand, ensuring high Customer Service and Freshness, while minimizing cost.
• Participate in the development of integrated budgets; responsible for the alignment of demand plans, master schedules, factory schedules, and purchasing programs.
• Work closely with internal co-packing and co-manufacturing teams to ensure proper set up of new co-packed items or changes to existing co-packed items.
• Make necessary adjustments to short-term and intermediate schedules on a daily basis, reacting to market demands.
• Participate in and/or represent department in divisional task force workgroups.
• Develop and lead short term projects related to capacity studies, cost savings initiatives, and other Ensure Supply objectives related to supply planning.
• Create and maintain reporting to all levels of the organization that summarizes inventory levels, capacity, service level and all related issues that support these key performance indicators.
• Work with and through the Purchasing group to resolve scheduling constraints and raw material availability to support current manufacturing plans.
• Divisional and Factory contact for any reporting needs.
• Communicate and work closely with all Supply Chain groups in order to support Sales & Marketing objectives.
• Influence and participate in functional and divisional projects as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a Supply Chain Management field, Engineering or Business related field

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's degree, preferably in a Supply Chain Management field, Engineering or Business related field

EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years of end to end supply chain experience: production planning, supply chain, procurement, project management

SKILLS: 

• Previous Supply Planning experience strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel software.
• Demonstrated expertise in SAP is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated expertise in OMP is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and manage key stakeholders Able to work in an empowered team environment Must have excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Negotiation skills with affiliate markets.

COMPANY VALUES: At Nestle USA, we are driven by our core values that shape our culture and guide our actions:

• Integrity: We act with honesty and integrity, not compromising the truth.
• Innovation: We embrace change and strive for continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: We believe in the power of teamwork and open communication.
• Respect: We treat everyone with respect and value diverse perspectives.
• Excellence: We are committed to delivering high-quality products and services.

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.
 

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Job Requisition: 354296