MRP Excellence Steward

Nestlé S.A.; Województwo mazowieckie; Hybrid; PLN 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Bonus scheme

Employee development programs

Health and wellbeing programs

Diversity and inclusion

Sustainability projects

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. is seeking an MRP Excellence Steward to lead materials planning improvements within our Planning Service Center. Based in Warsaw, Poland or Barcelona, Spain, you will drive process standardization, KPI governance and tool adoption across factories and cross‑functional partners.

You will collaborate with IT, Procurement and DSP to optimize planning, reduce manual work, and build a global expert network while mentoring the planning community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics or an MBA would be an advantage.
• Six Sigma certification or a comparable qualification would be an asset.
• Approximately 5 years of professional experience in supply planning.
• At least 3 years of experience in materials planning.
• At least 2 years of experience in process optimization and project management.
• Profound understanding of supply chain planning.
• Strong analytical background.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement best practices in materials planning, including the development and refinement of processes and tools.
• Establish and monitor standard KPIs for materials planning across the PSC.
• Drive initiatives to improve defined materials planning KPIs.
• Continuously review and optimize materials planning processes to reduce inefficiencies.
• Foster collaboration between materials planners and stakeholders.
• Evaluate and lead implementation of materials planning software and tools.
• Provide training and mentorship to the materials planning community.
• Collaborate with other PSCs to standardize processes and share best practices.
• Cooperate closely with IT, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs and DSP functions.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and quality standards.
• Define and monitor project-specific KPIs and train staff on new processes.

Skills

Six Sigma

Project management

Process optimization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics or related field

Master’s degree in SCM, Economics or MBA (advantage)

Tools

SAP

OMP

Job description

We are looking for an MRP Excellence Steward to join our Planning Service Center (PSC). The position can be based in Warsaw, Poland, or Barcelona, Spain.

The MRP Excellence Steward will lead and oversee Z-EUR initiatives aimed at improving and strengthening materials planning processes. The role is responsible for ensuring efficient and effective materials management while contributing to process optimization and cost reduction.

In this role, you will work closely with materials planning teams in the factories and cross-functional stakeholders to introduce best practices, improve processes and tools, and strengthen materials planning capabilities across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement best practices in materials planning, including the development and refinement of processes and tools.
• Establish and monitor standard key performance indicators for materials planning across the PSC, including inventory turnover, supplier performance and other relevant measures.
• Drive initiatives aimed at improving the defined materials planning KPIs across the PSC whenever required.
• Continuously review and optimize materials planning processes to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce manual intervention and automate tasks wherever possible.
• Foster collaboration between materials planners and relevant stakeholders.
• Evaluate and lead the implementation of materials planning software and tools to streamline and enhance materials planning processes.
• Provide training and mentorship to the materials planning community to strengthen its skills and expertise.
• Collaborate with MRP Excellence Stewards in other PSCsto ensure process standardization, share MRP best practices and build a global expert network across zones.
• Cooperate closely with IT, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs and DSP functions.
• Ensure that assigned projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to defined quality standards.
• Define and monitor project-specific KPIs and support the training of the materials planning community in newly introduced processes and systems.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics or an MBA would be an advantage.
• Six Sigma certification or a comparable qualification would be an asset.
• Approximately 5 years of professional experience in supply planning.
• At least 3 years of experience in materials planning.
• At least 2 years of experience in process optimization and project management.
• Profound understanding of supply chain planning.
• Strong analytical background.
• Experience working with planning and ERP systems, preferably SAP and OMP.
• Good understanding of Nestlé’s business environment.
• Ability to identify common ground and develop solutions that benefit the wider organization.
• Ability to act as an ambassador for change and support the implementation of new ways of working.

Our offer:

• A competitive benefits package applicable to the country of employment.
• Flexible working arrangements and a hybrid working model, in line with local policies.
• A bonus scheme based on locally applicable rules and position eligibility.
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, inclusive and international environment.
• Employee development programs and broad growth opportunities within the organization.
• Programs supporting employee health and wellbeing.
• A working environment based on respect, cooperation, diversity and equal opportunities.
• The opportunity to participate in sustainability projects and join a community focused on creating sustainable solutions.

Please note that employment conditions and the range of benefits may vary depending on the country and location of employment. Detailed information about the locally applicable package will be provided during the recruitment process.