Supply Modeler

Nestlé; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé is seeking a Supply Modeler to define and optimize planning strategies within supply chain operations. The role requires extensive experience and a strong educational background in relevant fields. The ideal candidate will enhance data-driven improvements and adapt strategies to a dynamic market environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience in supply modeling and data analysis, skilled in large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Assess and optimize the current supply network.
• Collaborate with teams to define business requirements.
• Translate business needs into models for supply chain.

Skills

Supply Chain Dynamics

Strategic Planning

Modeling Techniques

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, or Economics

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operational Research, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Position Snapshot

Location: Malaysia

Company: Nestlé Malaysia

Full-time

Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree

4+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Supply Planning, Supply Modelling, or related fields

Position Summary

The Supply Modeler defines planning and optimization strategies related to model performance, designs and deploys new functionalities, and updates the Supply Model strategy based on stakeholder requirements. The role involves regularly updating and evaluating supply network models for data-driven improvements and adaptability in a dynamic market environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assess the current supply network, understand business objectives, and design strategies to model and optimize the supply chain.
2. Collaborate with stakeholders such as Concurrent Planners, Manufacturing, Inventory Analysts, and Distribution teams to define business requirements and success criteria, reflecting these in strategy templates based on market conditions.
3. Translate business needs into mathematical or heuristic models.
4. Use modeling and simulation tools to update parameters like costs and penalties to align with business goals, and test the supply network model.
5. Perform regular performance evaluations to ensure models remain effective and adapt to market changes, providing feedback for governance meetings.
6. Incorporate risk management strategies and develop contingency plans within supply chain modeling.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, or Economics
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operational Research, or Industrial Engineering
• At least 4 years of experience in supply planning, with a strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and strategic planning abilities
• At least 2 years of experience in supply modeling, proficient in modeling techniques, simulation tools, and data analysis
• At least 2 years of experience in data analysis, skilled in handling large datasets for insights and decision support

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