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Nestlé

Aug 28, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
  • Milan

Requirements

  • - Degree in management engineering or equivalent
  • - At least 2 years of experience in Supply Chain or Trade Marketing/Sales, ideally as Demand Planner in Retail sector
  • - Proficiency in English and Italian
  • - Helpful to have had operations experience, in at least one of the following areas: Production, Demand & Supply planning, Trade Marketing, Sales
  • - Good knowledge of Excel. SAP and Power BI knowledge is a plus
  • - Initiative and Proactivity
  • - Strong communication and relational skills - ability to manage people relations and share critical information
  • - Collaborate proactively with innovative and constructive approach
  • - Mental agility, insight, analysis and synthesis
  • - Fluent English and Italian

Responsibilities

  • - Develop, maintain and improve a consolidated Demand Plan at SKU level and on weekly basis for a portfolio of products, which represents the most realistic estimate of customer/ channel demand, through projection of the most realistic demand estimate, managing exceptions to enhance the responsiveness of the supply in fulfilling market demand.
  • - Ensure the alignment of this Demand Plan with internal and external partners through the Monthly Business Planning and Collaborative Planning processes.
  • - Identify and manage exceptions and monitor performance in order to continually improve the quality and reliability of the Demand Plan and the Company’s ability to sense and respond to changing circumstances.
  • - Active involvement in Monthly Business Process and supply chain practices in order to have finished good available, at the right stock location with the freshness requested.
  • - Active player in the monthly forecasting process for generation of forecast in a multichannel context, sharing data and critical info with Category Sales Manager and Trade Marketing. Capture and analyze commercial, marketing and sales input/events, analyze baselines, events, uplifts and interpret historical data and statistical forecast, to reflect into the 18-month rolling forecast.
  • - Identify and manage exceptions, monitor performance in order to continually improve the quality and reliability of the Demand Plan and the Company’s ability to sense and respond to changing circumstances. Challenge numbers and constraints, by finding opportunities to be agile.
  • - Review historical sales trends, evaluating statistical forecast results.
  • - Consistently achieve sustainable Demand Plan Accuracy and variability BIAS balance.
  • - Support to Category Trade Marketing in evaluation and definition of next year volumes for Campaigns (Xmas, St. Valentin, Easter).
  • - In case of shortage of stock (short/long period), receive the input from Supply Planning, giving alert to sales and give Customer priority to allocate stock in according with Sales Manager.
  • - In case of possible waste, receive the input from Supply Planning and contact Sales to identify possible actions to avoid waste.
  • - Support to OPL and MBP process.

FAQs

What is the location of the Demand Planner position?

The position is based at Nestlé's Milan HQ in Assago, Italy.

What type of contract is offered for the Demand Planner role?

The Demand Planner position offers a permanent contract.

What educational background is required for this position?

A degree in management engineering or an equivalent field is required.

How many years of experience are necessary to apply for this position?

At least 2 years of experience in Supply Chain or Trade Marketing/Sales is required, ideally with experience as a Demand Planner in the Retail sector.

Is proficiency in any specific languages required for the Demand Planner role?

Yes, proficiency in both English and Italian is required.

Does Nestlé offer opportunities for individuals with disabilities?

Yes, Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities.

What are the main responsibilities of the Demand Planner?

The Demand Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining a consolidated Demand Plan at SKU level, ensuring alignment with internal and external partners, managing exceptions, and monitoring performance.

Will the Demand Planner be involved in forecasting processes?

Yes, the Demand Planner will actively participate in the monthly forecasting process and analyze data to generate forecasts.

What software skills are beneficial for this role?

Good knowledge of Excel is essential, and knowledge of SAP and Power BI is a plus.

What type of work environment does Nestlé promote?

Nestlé promotes an inclusive and dynamic work environment that values diversity and offers equal opportunities for everyone.

Are there opportunities for professional development within Nestlé?

Yes, Nestlé offers many opportunities for growth across various business functions and geographical areas.

What kind of relationships will the Demand Planner maintain within the company?

The Demand Planner will maintain key relationships with Sales, Marketing, Supply Planning, Logistics, Procurement, and other internal stakeholders.

Is previous experience in operations important for this role?

Yes, having operations experience in areas such as Production, Demand & Supply planning, or Trade Marketing is helpful.

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Nestlé

Unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1-10
Employees

Mission & Purpose

As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the future. We can trace our origin back to 1866, when the first European condensed milk factory was opened in Cham, Switzerland, by the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. One year later, Henri Nestlé, a trained pharmacist, launched one of the world’s first prepared infant cereals ‘Farine lactée’ in Vevey, Switzerland. Today, we employ around 273,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. With our headquarters still based in the Swiss town of Vevey, we had sales of CHF 84.3 billion in 2020. Our portfolio covers almost every food and beverage category –offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. House rules: https://nes.tl/HouseRules

Culture & Values

  • Respect for ourselves

    Respect starts with self-respect. Being true to ourselves, while acting with integrity, fairness and authenticity.

  • Respect for others

    Respecting others is about meeting our promises. It’s about quality in our products, our brands and everything we do.

  • Respect for diversity

    Respect for other ways of thinking, other cultures and all aspects of society requires inclusiveness and openness in all our interactions.

  • Respect for the future

    Respect for the future of our planet and future generations compels us to act with responsibility and courage, even if it’s difficult.

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration

    You’ll be recognized for your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits package. And you may benefit from savings plans, insurances, loans, and discounted or free Nestlé products. You could even grab a bargain on retail products, services and activities.

  • Location-specific opportunities

    Our working environments vary greatly, so depending on your job and your location, you could benefit from flexible working opportunities, volunteering programs, the ability to bring a pet to work, and much more.

  • International mobility

    We offer opportunities to develop your career in different countries around the world. Global mobility plays an important part in developing Nestlé’s talent and our brands.

  • Health and wellbeing at work

    Our employee health programs will help you develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle, with health checks, health care, onsite cafeterias and fitness centres, sport and other activities.

  • Employee support

    More than ever, it is important that you are emotionally supported while at work and at home to be resilient and feel good as you carry out your everyday activities. We provide access to confidential counsellors to help when the unexpected happens or you are feeling overwhelmed.

  • Parental leave

    With a minimum of 18 weeks paid parental leave for the primary caregiver, plus the opportunity to take further leave, your new family life can get off to a great start. Your work location may provide additional benefits and resources such as dedicated feeding rooms or creches.