Supply Modeler

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

Job summary

A leading global food and beverage company is seeking a Supply Modeler to optimize supply chain performance. The role involves assessing the supply network, collaborating with various stakeholders, and utilizing modeling tools for data-driven improvements. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, over 4 years of experience in supply planning, and significant skills in data analysis and modeling techniques. This position is full-time and located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 4+ years of experience in supply planning.
• 2+ years of experience in supply modelling.
• 2+ years of experience in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assess the current state of the supply network and design a strategy to optimize it.
• Cooperate with stakeholders to define updated business requirements.
• Translate needs from the business into mathematical/heuristic models.
• Use modelling tools to update parameters of supply network models.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of models.
• Develop risk management and contingency plans.

Job description

Supply Modeler

Full-time

4+ years of working experience in Supply Chain, Supply Planning, Supply Modelling and any relevant experience

Position Summary

To define planning and optimization strategies associated to model performance, design and deploy new functionalities and to update the Supply Model strategy based on the business requirements from different stakeholders. Moreover, the Supply Modeler is responsible to regularly update and evaluate supply network models for data-driven improvements and adaptability in a dynamic market environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the current state of the supply network, understanding business objectives, and designing a strategy to model and optimize the supply chain.
• Cooperate with stakeholders such as Concurrent Planners, Manufacturing, Inventory Analyst, Distribution to define the updated business requirements and success criteria and reflect into strategy templates depending on the market conditions.
• Translate strategy templates and needs from the business into mathematical/heuristic model.
• Use modelling and simulation tools to perform updates of the parameters such as costs, penalties of supply network models to as close as possible to business goal and test the supply network model.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations to ensure models remain effective and adapt to changing market conditions and to perform the regular feedback for Supply Modelling governance meeting.
• Risk Management and Contingency Planning: Highlight the significance of considering risk management strategies and developing contingency plans within supply chain modelling.

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
• +4 years of experience in supply planning. Should have significant experience in supply planning processes, is likely to have a comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics and the ability to develop and implement strategic plans to optimize supply chain performance.
• +2 years of experience in supply modelling. Proficient in modeling techniques, simulation tools, and data analysis methods to support strategic decision-making in supply chain planning and optimization.
• +2 years of experience in data analysis. Skilled at collecting, processing, and analyzing large datasets to extract meaningful insights and support decision-making processes in supply chain management.

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.