Supply Planning Analyst (Dry Factory)

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

Position Summary

As a Supply Planning Analyst, you will support the Merrick Petcare Division, directly reporting to the Manager Supply Planning. You are responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure supply at the lowest delivered cost for brand & customer team initiatives. You will work directly with factory planners to ensure production and distribution plans support to Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

Collaborate with and create production schedules for packing, filling or manufacturing initiatives as needed. First point of contact for communication of Supply Plans, OOS situations, or issue resolution in WOR or with commercial teams & factory for assigned products.
Collaborate with Brand Management to ensure that inventory plans are in place to support brand initiatives that will sustain appropriate customer service levels & KPI’s.
Monitor and identify potential inventory problems through planning horizon and coordinate efforts to resolve. Collaborate with Factory on the tactical execution of the production plan.
Maintain critical data to fully leverage the system & ensure proper planning process occurs across the network.
Assist factory in management of finished goods inventories to ensure freshness & prevent aging, while also providing disposition instructions where applicable.
Develop and lead short-term projects related to cost savings initiatives, network reviews and other ensuring supply objectives related to Supply Planning.
Track and monitor reporting that summarizes inventory levels, capacity, service level and all related issues that support defined key performance indicators.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
3+ years’ production planning, demand planning, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing, production, distributions, military, or related environment.

Skills:

Continuous Improvement and Change Management experience

Requisition ID

144100

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.

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

Position Summary

As a Supply Planning Analyst, you will support the Merrick Petcare Division, directly reporting to the Manager Supply Planning. You are responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure supply at the lowest delivered cost for brand & customer team initiatives. You will work directly with factory planners to ensure production and distribution plans support to Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

Collaborate with and create production schedules for packing, filling or manufacturing initiatives as needed. First point of contact for communication of Supply Plans, OOS situations, or issue resolution in WOR or with commercial teams & factory for assigned products.
Collaborate with Brand Management to ensure that inventory plans are in place to support brand initiatives that will sustain appropriate customer service levels & KPI’s.
Monitor and identify potential inventory problems through planning horizon and coordinate efforts to resolve. Collaborate with Factory on the tactical execution of the production plan.
Maintain critical data to fully leverage the system & ensure proper planning process occurs across the network.
Assist factory in management of finished goods inventories to ensure freshness & prevent aging, while also providing disposition instructions where applicable.
Develop and lead short-term projects related to cost savings initiatives, network reviews and other ensuring supply objectives related to Supply Planning.
Track and monitor reporting that summarizes inventory levels, capacity, service level and all related issues that support defined key performance indicators.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
3+ years’ production planning, demand planning, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing, production, distributions, military, or related environment.

Skills:

Continuous Improvement and Change Management experience

Requisition ID

144100

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.

St. Louis, MO, US, 63164