Lead Supply Planner

Company: Nestl-- Companies
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Job Category: Supply Chain
Location: Seattle , WA
Job ID: 21000630 Nestl-- and Starbucks are bringing together the world's most iconic coffee brands. Starbucks' robust product portfolio celebrates coffee with rich tradition - customer experience is paramount. Coupled with Nestl--'s mission to enhance the quality of consumers' lives and contributing to a healthier future, this strategic alliance will create career opportunities that will drive innovation and go-to-market strategies, bringing the best coffee to customers around the world.-- POSITION SUMMARY:--
Responsible for building production plans respecting agreed level of available capacity to ensure that finished goods are available with high freshness, at the right stock location to meet customer demand whilst minimizing cost and balances expected stock cover. Main point of contact for Starbucks supply chain execution team to collaborate on issue resolution, strategy execution, process creation and continuous improvement. Integrates with Supply Chain Excellence teams, Demand Planning teams, Customer Facing teams and Starbucks to deliver 98.5% service for Nestle Starbucks Coffee (NCP) Customers.-- PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
--- Create a feasible production plan that respects capacity defined (Available Capacity) so that it best balances expected stock covers and availabilities of finished and semi-finished goods.
--- Establishes an 18 months production plan for the factories within their scope of responsibility.
--- Establishes Committed Capacity, including timing proposals for plant shutdowns, investments.
--- Identification of possible opportunities for the factory within the coming 18-month horizon.
--- Identification of possible risks for the factory and/or product supply within the coming 18-month horizon.
--- Give advance information on labor requirements through Committed Capacity.
--- Develops processes to drive consistency in buy plan process, with expectations of continuous improvement.
--- Own system setup accuracy for responsible items, DC's to ensure system operates correctly.
--- Develop customer specific inventory strategies in collaboration with customer facing supply chain to deliver best in class service.
--- Face of the supply planning function to the business relative to service and fill rate.
--- Support NCP Supply Chain Integration of the NCP and NUSA supply chain.
--- Support NCP Supply Chain Director for integration with NCP and Starbucks Supply Chain through participation in tactical inventory reviews.
--- Support NCP Supply Chain establishing of best practices and foundational processes.
--- Oversees KPIs/SLAs aligned with Starbucks to ensure targets are being met. FINANCIAL/STRATEGIC IMPACT:----This role has a significant and direct impact on:
--- Supply Planning metrics and the overall Supply Chain process.
--- Distribution Planning, with the network set up and transportation strategy EXPERIENCE:
--- &nbspSeven or more years of relevant operational experience at market/business level is useful, in at least one of the following areas:
    &nbsp- Factory Scheduling
    &nbsp- Supply Network Planning
    &nbsp- Procurement
    &nbsp- Supply Chain Development
    &nbsp- Factory production team leader
--- &nbspExperience in the following processes would be highly beneficial
    &nbsp- Product lifecycle process
    &nbsp- Manufacturing SKILLS:
--- &nbspCan explain in detail the concept and practical working of following topics, as well as highlight main strengths, weaknesses and opportunities of their application in a particular context:
    &nbsp- Demand and Supply Planning best practices and process
    &nbsp- Capacity and Production Planning processes
    &nbsp- Capacity and Production Planning system
    &nbsp- Inter-Market Supply
    &nbsp- Inventory Planning & Optimization
    &nbsp- Sub-contracting
    &nbsp- Project Materials concept
    &nbsp- SC KPIs
--- &nbspUnderstands Best Practices, implications, alignment points, benefits and issues of following elements:
    &nbsp- Integration with other SC and non-SC functions
    &nbsp- Customer Facing Supply Chain
    &nbsp- Demand Planning & Shaping
    &nbsp- Inbound Materials management
    &nbsp- Managing Manufacturing Performance & Manufacturing Standards preparation
    &nbsp- Distribution Planning, with the network set up and transportation strategy The Nestl-- Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Be the first to know about the jobs that are right for you. Set your criteria and sign up now. The Nestl-- Companies are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Disabled/Veteran. If you require an accommodation in order to view or apply to open positions, please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-877-204-8650. For technical assistance, email NesCareersSupport@icareerhelp.com . Frequently Asked Questions .

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