Supply Planning Specialist

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Position Dimension: This role isresponsible 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 needsto accomplish this objective while maintaining customer service levels, reducing working capital, and minimizing waste.

The Specialist, Supply Planning,works with otherSupply Planners, Demand Planners, Warehouse Ops, Quality coordinators and Inventory Analysts to manage inventory for finished goods at factory or factory warehouses.

This role alsocontributes to and drives execution of the inventory planning to deliver against growth plans of the company and divisions. They workwith thedivisionsand internal departments (SC Planning, Fulfillment) to align on inventory targets, improvement opportunities, action plans, and tracking key metrics that drive effective business results. They collaboratewith 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 theOpCo or Divison's product availability targets.
• Communicate the ProductionPlan improvement opportunities, Inventory KPI tracking results, Strategy to resolve supply issues and concerns with the Nestle internal departments (Sale and Marketing, Finance, Deployment, Supply Planning, Demand Planning) and divisions in the Weekly/Monthly Cross functional meetings
  • Identify issues, review all available options and make detailed recommendations for improvement.
• Work with the Planning Master Data Management team to review/modify/update the master data and planning parameter for SupplyPlanning.
• 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.
• Network with respective Nestle Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing team members to gain insight into present and future business drivers.
• Actively identify process improvement projects and contribute to their execution.

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 3years 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.
• Takes the initiativeto accomplish objectives and find opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Strong computer skills with focuses on mathematical modeling and/or database building and maintenance (including Microsoft Office)

Critical Experiences:

• Minimum of 3years ofexperience in Inventory Management roles such as:Inventory Deployer, Inventory Coordinator, Production Planner
• Experience using SAP or other finite scheduling tools
• Consumer Packaged Goods experience is a plus

Requisition ID:287089

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