Hybrid Supply Planning Manager

at Nestle

• Job title: Supply Planning Manager
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, North York, Canada

About the role

• Supply Planning Manager responsible for supply network management and Customer Demand Plan alignment at Nestlé Canada. Managing stock replenishment and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Supply Network of the assigned area of the business by replenishing each dispatch point to meet customer service objectives whilst maintaining optimal stock cover that also takes into account the distribution costs.
• Identify and manage exceptions and monitor performance in order to continually improve the quality and reliability of the Demand & Supply Plan and the Company’s ability to sense and respond to changing circumstances.
• Developing a set of feasible, effective and efficient set of plans that represent the best interpretation of cross functional assumptions regarding Customer / Consumer demand, and supply capacity and constraints through the Consumer Value Chain.
• Ensure the alignment of Customer Demand Plan with internal and external partners through the Monthly Business Planning and Collaborative Planning processes.
• Collect information and assumptions about events, activities in relation to promotions, product launches, customer/distributor distribution changes that form an important part of the demand plan.
• Collect information and assumptions about supply capacity and constraints to ensure stock is available to cover the demand.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to manage portfolio lifecycle, such as new product launches, packaging changes, phase-in/phase-out, and product discontinuation.
• Ensure that demand is appropriately forecasted and maintained in all circumstances, and appropriate stock levels are maintained to support I&R (Innovation & Renovation).
• Manage and maintain forecast over the planning horizon in OMP (Unison).

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in the functions across Generating Demand or Ensuring Supply Areas with progressive and successful supply chain experience
• Experience in one of the following areas: Technical & Production; Customer Service; Demand & Supply Planning; Customer Facing Supply Chain; Supply Chain Planning; Supply Chain Performance Acceleration team; Procurement, Factory Supply Chain
• Demonstrable record of success in supply planning, demand planning and value chain optimization.
• Completed University Degree in business, operations management, supply chain, or logistics
• Knowledge and understanding of the Foodservice industry and commercial environment a definite asset.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, BW, JDE, PowerPoint, Word.
• Desirable to have had experience implementing LEAN concepts and tools
• Team player, with excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively across all functions and levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Ability to manage multi-functional projects, demonstrating strong planning and organization skills
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Exhibit people, performance management, mentoring, coaching and motivational skills.
• Innovative seeking new ways to improve or facilitate material flow

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)