Network Planning Specialist

PowerToFly; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility (Yes)

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé in the United States seeks a Network Planner Specialist to own end-to-end inventory deployment, allocation, and network planning decisions that balance service, cost, and inventory targets. You will coordinate across planning, logistics, and execution to ensure timely, data-informed decisions under uncertainty.

The role requires 2–5+ years in supply chain or planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and SAP/OMP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2-5+ years in supply chain, demand/supply planning, transportation, or customer service.
• Experience in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• Strong ability to analyze data and turn insights into actions.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute short- and mid-term inventory deployment decisions across plants, DCs, and regions to meet service, cost, and inventory targets.
• Proactively identify supply risks using horizon-based analysis, incorporating inventory levels, inbound timing, QA release status, and capacity constraints.
• Monitor system alerts, inventory imbalances, and service risks; lead cross-functional resolution efforts.
• Define and govern allocation strategies, prioritization rules, and inventory segmentation policies.
• Communicate allocation strategies, service risks, and mitigation plans to senior stakeholders.
• Actively engage with key stakeholders in planning forums; provide data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Develop and deliver reporting on KPIs: COF, waste, capacity utilization, supply payload, redeployment cost.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, service improvement, and working capital optimization.

Skills

Analytics

Decision-making

Data-driven

Communication

Time management

Big data

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Planning systems (SAP, OMP)

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

At Nestlé Waters & Premium Beverages, we're all working towards the same goal - crafting every sip to enrich the lives of our consumers. We are a global business focused on brands such as San Pellegrino, Maison Perrier, Acqua Panna, and Essentia. We cultivate icons and craft experiences that elevate everyday living.

Our culture fosters agility, ownership, passion, and a winning mindset. We value CARE, GRIT, CONNECTION, and INGENUITY. Teammates are empowered to make bold contributions, gain global and diverse experiences, and explore enriching career opportunities.

If you are a purpose-driven professional excited to build new business solutions you will make a real impact on this team. Be part of a global business as we continue to unlock the future of beverages designed for modern wellbeing.

Role will be ringfenced and a transfer document will be issued upon their start

Position Summary:

The Network Planner Specialist owns end-to-end inventory deployment, allocation, and network planning decisions to consistently achieve service, cost, and inventory targets.
This role acts as the single point of decision-making authority across deployment, order fulfillment, and network strategy, balancing trade-offs between service levels, working capital, capacity, and waste.
Operating across planning, logistics, and execution teams, this role drives timely, data-informed decisions under uncertainty and ensures alignment between planning assumptions, operational constraints, and business priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

Deployment & Inventory Decision Ownership

• Own and execute short- and mid-term inventory deployment decisions across plants, DCs, and regions to meet service, cost, and inventory targets
• Proactively identify supply risks using horizon-based analysis, incorporating inventory levels, inbound timing, QA release status, and capacity constraints.
• Monitor system alerts, inventory imbalances, and service risks; lead cross-functional resolution efforts. Drive resolution of inventory imbalances and service risks through timely decisions
• Make trade-off decisions between service, cost, capacity, and waste within defined guardrails

Order Fulfillment & Allocation

• Define and govern allocation strategies, prioritization rules, and inventory segmentation policies
• Owns final decision on mitigation strategy in alignment with Order-to-Cash and Commercial inputs.
• Lead critical allocation decisions during constrained supply situations, balancing customer service and business priorities

• Communicate allocation strategies, service risks, and mitigation plans to senior stakeholders

Collaboration & Planning Support

• Actively engage with key stakeholders in key planning forums
• Influence decision-making by providing data-driven insights and recommendations
• Ensure alignment between planning assumptions, operational constraints, and business objectives

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and deliver reporting on key KPIs: COF, waste, capacity utilization, supply payload, and redeployment cost
• Perform root cause analysis on service failures, inventory excess/shortage, and network inefficiencies
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, service improvement, and working capital optimization
• Conduct scenario modeling and what-if analysis to support strategic decision-making

Master Data & System Optimization

• Own and maintain network planning master data in planning system to support accurate planning and execution
• Ensure data integrity to support accurate planning and execution
• Drive planning system and process improvements to enhance planning efficiency and visibility

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2-5+ years of experience in supply chain, demand/supply planning, transportation, or customer service
• Experience working in fast paced, cross-functional environments.
• Strong ability to analyze data and turn insights into actions.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to translate data into actionable decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required; Power BI preferred) and ability to leverage AI-enabled tools and advance analytics to support planning and decision-making
• Experience working with planning systems (e.g. SAP, OMP) and data-driven environments.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work with large datasets and extract insight to drive business outcomes.
• Expected to make timely decisions with imperfect data and prioritize solutions over escalation or analysis paralysis

Salary:$75,204.13 to$104,692.55 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

Thepay rangeprovided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more athttps://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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