Demand Planner - Nestlé Waters

Experteer Italy; Italia; Remoto; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Nestlé Italy is seeking a Demand Planner for their Assago headquarters. The role involves managing the sales forecast, improving demand planning processes, and liaising with production teams. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Economics, and at least two years of experience in Supply Chain, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Competenze

• At least 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain or Commercial Development/Sales.
• Fluent in both Italian and English.

Mansioni

• Manage the sales forecast for the assigned brand.
• Develop and improve a consolidated Demand Plan at SKU level.
• Identify and manage exceptions to improve demand planning.

Conoscenze

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Attention to details

Strong Excel knowledge

Formazione

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Economics

Strumenti

SAP

Power Query

Power BI

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Position Snapshot

• Nestlé Italy Headquarter, Assago (MI)
• 1 Year Temporary Contract
• Degree in Engineering, Economics or equivalent
• At least 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain or Commercial Development/Sales
• Nestlé welcomes people with disability
• Fluent in both Italian and English

Position Summary

In this role you will manage the sales forecast for the assigned brand and distribution center of the Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages business. You will be responsible for the weekly forecast update on 18-months horizon, with the aim of assuring the optimal demand planning accuracy, customer service level and optimal stock cover.Furthermore, you will be involved in continuous improvement projects, having the opportunity to lead the project development, suggest initiatives and guide all the stakeholders to through the project scope.

A day in the life of a Demand Planner

• Develop, maintain and improve a consolidated Demand Plan at SKU level and on daily basis for a portfolio of products, which represents the most realistic estimate of customer/ channel demand, through projection of the most realistic demand estimate, managing exceptions to enhance the responsiveness of the supply in fulfilling market demand
• Determining key issues with volume variance that may impact supply and highlighting them to production and distribution planners by challenging existing logistics and supply planning processes and tools
• Ensure the alignment of the demand plan with internal and external partners through Monthly Business Planning (MBP) and collaborative planning processes
• Identify and manage exceptions and monitor performance to continually improve the quality and reliability of the demand plan and the Company’s ability to sense and respond to changing circumstances
• Analyzing and effectively communicating relevant information with the direct producing factory and affiliate supply teams, highlighting all supply issues to the sales and commercial team
• Active involvement in Monthly Business Process and supply chain practices to have finished goods available at the right stock location with the freshness requested.

What will make you successful

• At least 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain or Commercial Development/Sales
• Helpful to have had operations experience in at least one of the following areas:

• • Production Planning
  • Demand & Supply Planning
  • Distribution Planning

• Analytical mindset and attention to details
• Supply Chain Planning interest, with a resilient, determined and proactive approach
• Strong Excel knowledge – SAP, Power Query and Power BI knowledge is a plus
• Strong communication skills and high service orientation level
• Fluent in both Italian and English

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