Concurrent Planner (Supply Planner)

Nestlé SA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé, a global leader in food and beverage, is seeking a Supply Planner in Kuala Lumpur. You will be responsible for generating and managing supply plans to meet customer demand, while working closely with various stakeholders to ensure the efficient replenishment of materials. Ideal candidates will possess a strong educational background in supply chain management, relevant experience, and exceptional communication skills. Join us to contribute to a healthier future.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in supply planning, distribution planning, or logistics roles.
• Experience in a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of managing cross-border operations.

Responsibilities

• Generate production requirements from demand plans and maintain inventory targets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure product availability and mitigate out-of-stock risks.
• Facilitate production review meetings to monitor supply plans.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Economics

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or MBA

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

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We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. As a global leader in nutrition, health, and wellness, we seek talented individuals to join our dynamic team and help us achieve excellence in our operations.Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Supply Planner to generate net requirements for our plants and vendors, prepare supply plans, and develop deployment plans in weekly and monthly buckets. You will be responsible for the replenishment of R&P materials to meet customer demand while considering network complexity, inventory targets, and supply constraints. When necessary, you will create supply scenarios, evaluating their feasibility, risks, and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate production requirements from the approved demand plan, ensuring adherence to inventory targets while considering network complexity and supply constraints.
• Run what-if scenarios to resolve supply / demand gaps and determine feasibility of scenario solution based on business requests.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders (e.g., Manufacturing) to ensure that produced goods reach the market, thereby mitigating out-of-stock risks within an 18-month horizon.
• Maintain up-to-date Master Data and ensure system alignment with realistic production processes.
• Conduct what-if scenarios to address supply/demand gaps and assess the feasibility of proposed solutions based on business needs.
• Anticipate potential supply issues and provide thorough analyses of the impacts of proposed actions and associated trade-offs, ensuring that supply plans are realistic and achievable.
• Work closely with the Inventory Analyst to review and achieve agreed inventory targets, striving to reduce them without compromising product availability.
• Facilitate weekly and monthly production review meetings to monitor progress and address challenges.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to ensure the successful fulfillment of the role’s objectives.

What Will Make You Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or Economics; or Master’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, or MBA.
• 5+ years experience in supply planning, distribution planning, or logistics roles.
• Proficiency in working with various ERP systems.
• Experience in a multinational environment, with a strong understanding of navigating diverse cultural dynamics and managing cross-border operations.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with various cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities, demonstrating strong curiosity and a problem-solving mindset.
• A demonstrated capacity for critical thinking and a keen interest in addressing challenges.

Why Join Us?

At Nestlé, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your contributions. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are passionate about supply chain management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and join us on our journey to enhance the quality of life for our consumers.

Position Snapshot

Location: Malaysia

Role : Full-time

About Us:

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. As a global leader in nutrition, health, and wellness, we seek talented individuals to join our dynamic team and help us achieve excellence in our operations.Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Supply Planner to generate net requirements for our plants and vendors, prepare supply plans, and develop deployment plans in weekly and monthly buckets. You will be responsible for the replenishment of R&P materials to meet customer demand while considering network complexity, inventory targets, and supply constraints. When necessary, you will create supply scenarios, evaluating their feasibility, risks, and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate production requirements from the approved demand plan, ensuring adherence to inventory targets while considering network complexity and supply constraints.
• Run what-if scenarios to resolve supply / demand gaps and determine feasibility of scenario solution based on business requests.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders (e.g., Manufacturing) to ensure that produced goods reach the market, thereby mitigating out-of-stock risks within an 18-month horizon.
• Maintain up-to-date Master Data and ensure system alignment with realistic production processes.
• Conduct what-if scenarios to address supply/demand gaps and assess the feasibility of proposed solutions based on business needs.
• Anticipate potential supply issues and provide thorough analyses of the impacts of proposed actions and associated trade-offs, ensuring that supply plans are realistic and achievable.
• Work closely with the Inventory Analyst to review and achieve agreed inventory targets, striving to reduce them without compromising product availability.
• Facilitate weekly and monthly production review meetings to monitor progress and address challenges.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to ensure the successful fulfillment of the role’s objectives.

What Will Make You Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or Economics; or Master’s degree in supply chain management, Operations Management, or MBA.
• 5+ years experience in supply planning, distribution planning, or logistics roles.
• Proficiency in working with various ERP systems.
• Experience in a multinational environment, with a strong understanding of navigating diverse cultural dynamics and managing cross-border operations.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with various cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities, demonstrating strong curiosity and a problem-solving mindset.
• A demonstrated capacity for critical thinking and a keen interest in addressing challenges.

Why Join Us?

At Nestlé, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your contributions. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are passionate about supply chain management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and join us on our journey to enhance the quality of life for our consumers.