Supply Modeler

Nestlé SA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Supply Modeler to define planning and optimization strategies while collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related fields, along with 4+ years of experience in supply planning and modeling. The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making and adapting supply models to changing market conditions. Join an inclusive international environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in supply planning processes.
• 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.
• Translate business needs into mathematical models.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations of supply models.

Skills

Supply Chain Dynamics

Modeling Techniques

Data Analysis

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Simulation Tools

Data Analysis Software

Job description

Overview

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, with 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.

Supply Modeler

Full-time

This description contains the core responsibilities and qualifications for the role. It reflects the requirements to model and optimize supply chain processes, collaborate with stakeholders, and perform data-driven modeling and analysis. It maintains the Nestlé brand context and does not introduce extraneous information.