Supply Planning Specialist

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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Position Summary

As a Specialist Supply Planning, you will support the Nestle Purina Petcare Division, directly reporting to the Manager Supply Planning. You are responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure supply at the lowest delivered cost for brand & customer team initiatives. You will work directly with factory planners to ensure production and distribution plans support to Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).

• Collaborate with and create production schedules for Co-packing, Co-filling or Co-manufacturing initiatives as needed. First point of contact for communication of Supply Plans, OOS situations, or issue resolution in WOR or with commercial teams & factories for assigned products.
• Collaborate with Brand Management to ensure that inventory plans are in place to support brand initiatives that will sustain appropriate customer service levels & KPI’s.
• Monitor and identify potential inventory problems through planning horizon and coordinate efforts to resolve. Collaborate with Factory on the tactical execution of the production plan.
• Maintain critical SAP / APO Master Data to fully leverage the system & ensure proper planning process occurs across the network.
• Assist factories in management of finished goods inventories to ensure freshness & prevent aging, while also providing disposition instructions where applicable.
• Develop and lead short-term projects related to cost savings initiatives, network reviews and other ensuring supply objectives related to Supply Planning.
• Track and monitor reporting that summarizes inventory levels, capacity, service level and all related issues that support defined key performance indicators.

Requirements

Skills

The approximate pay range for this position is $59,000.00 to $93,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided 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. 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 at About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

REQUISITION ID

314925

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