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At Nestle Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestle Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. 

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers. 
 

• • • Manage the supply/production planning and co-manufacturing/co-packing requirements planning functions in a cost-effective manner.
    • Develop supply plans that optimize supply, service, and inventory while working within production constraints and managing total delivered cost impact.
    • Manage both short-term (within the Planning Time Fence) and long-term (rolling 18-month) capacity plans in close partnership with the factories to proactively identify and resolve potential capacity issues.
    • Ensure customer service and delivery objectives are achieved within existing financial constraints to meet marketing and financial goals.
    • Manage and recommend decisions to balance supply needs across all available sourcing locations (factory and co-manufacturer).
    • Set, review, and maintain safety stock policy by SKU to meet agreed-upon customer service level objectives while minimizing associated working capital costs.
    • Manage bad goods within the P&L by closely monitoring the risk of aging stock, aligning with the commercial team on mitigation actions, and proposing preventive measures to minimize future occurrences.
    • Manage inventory for salvage selling and assess potential salvage opportunities.
    • Manage inventory dwell time appropriately.
    • Continually reassess current inventory management processes, and propose and lead new planning methods and tools.
    • Identify and analyze build-stock needs and timing based on production availability and strategic decisions, communicating clearly with the appropriate stakeholders.
    • Lead frequent communication with the cross-functional team on product availability and critical items-highlighting risks of customer shortages, back-in-stock projections, root causes, and preventive actions to avoid future recurrence.
    • Present the supply outlook (days on hand, service levels, projected future working capital, and factory performance) and strategic plans across the 18-month rolling horizon, while supporting the long-term supply outlook for NHSc leadership and other stakeholders.
    • Support innovation project needs by providing supply outlooks and setups.
    • Gather all necessary inputs from other Operational functions that impact the supply outlook.
    • Lead budget planning and target-setting activities.
    • Optimize, review, and propose meeting structures and content to ensure alignment with Manufacturing and other Operational functions.
    • Lead and manage weekly production reviews with Manufacturing (factory and co-manufacturer).
    • Coordinate with the QA team to ensure effective and timely product release, prioritizing products as necessary.
    • Lead monthly production reviews with Manufacturing.
    • Lead Monthly Business Planning meetings (availability reviews, business reviews, etc.).
    • Manage communication and the flow of transitions among the various Supply Planners affected by major sourcing changes and projects.
    • Develop the Supply Planning network by leading and actively presenting in Supply Planning functional meetings with other business units-sharing experiences and helping define company-wide best practices.

Experience & Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's strongly preferred; or significant relevant planning experience in lieu of degree.
• At least 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain roles 
• SAP APO or OMP Experience is a plus.
• Foreign Trade Experience is plus.
• Leadership role in one of the functions preferred: Demand & Supply Planning; Supply Chain Development; Procurement; Physical Logistics; Costumer Service; Sales & Marketing; Finance.
• Analytical skills: Ability to analyze data and interpret trends to make data-drive decisions.
• Problem solving and decision making: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using supply planning tools and software, such as SAP, OMP or similar ERP systems. Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas, data analysis, and modeling. 

The approximate pay range for this position is $110,000.00 to $ 125,000.00 base salary. 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.

Nestle 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 benefits packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at: About Us | Nestle Careers

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Job Requisition: 411075