Strategic Network Planning Lead

Nestlé SA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company is seeking a Strategic Network Planning Lead in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on shaping long-term supply network strategies and driving optimization across various categories and factories. Candidates should possess a degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Economics, alongside 5-7 years of experience in supply planning and stakeholder management within the FMCG sector. Competitive opportunities in a dynamic, inclusive environment are offered.

Benefits

Dynamic inclusive work environment

Opportunities across different businesses and functions

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in supply planning, factory/network optimization and stakeholder management, preferably in FMCG.
• Experience in end-to-end supply planning and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage long-term supply and capacity plans.
• Conduct scenario and network optimization planning.
• Collaborate closely with Category Managers and teams for strategic supply alignment.

Skills

Supply planning

Network optimization

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business Economics

Tools

Strategic reporting tools

Job description

Job Title: Strategic Network Planning Lead

Location: Malaysia
Company: Nestlé Malaysia
Function: PSC
Reports To: Head of Planning Service Center
Full-time
Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree

Position Summary:

The Strategic Network Planning Lead is responsible for shaping long-term supply network strategies and driving optimization across categories and factories. This role consolidates category requirements, leads scenario planning and ensures alignment with Zone, SBU and Market teams. It is a high-impact position focused on enhancing efficiency, agility and strategic coherence within the supply network.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage long-term supply and capacity plans across categories and factories.
• Conduct scenario and network optimization planning to ensure efficient production and distribution alignment.
• Lead factory planning and capability mapping, integrating business growth and innovation pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with Category Managers, PSCs, SBUs, and Zone teams for strategic supply alignment.
• Manage market requirements consolidation and master data sign-offs.
• Provide insights and strategic recommendations on manufacturing network optimization and long-term investments.
• Support continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making and advanced planning analytics.
• Act as a category expert—developing deep understanding of coffee manufacturing and supply dynamics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business Economics.
• Experience: 5-7 years in supply planning, factory/network optimization and stakeholder management, preferably in FMCG.
• Technical Expertise: End-to-end supply planning and optimization, Scenario planning and capacity modelling, Data-driven analysis and strategic reporting tools

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company. We are 308,000 employees, strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 91.4 billion sales in 2018, we have an expansive presence with 413 factories in more than 85 countries. We believe our people are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive international 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.