Sr Demand Planning Specialist
Company: Nestle
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 21, 2023
Job Description:
As the world leader in nutrition, health and wellness for
children from birth to preschool, Gerber Products Company is
committed to creating a strong future. We joined the Nestle
Nutrition family in 2007, and have been a partner in parenthood
ever since. Our Anything for Baby team works closely with experts
to create products that enrich and establish healthy habits for
children, and are good for the planet as well. A career at Gerber
provides meaningful opportunities to develop professionally, and
nurture generations to come. Now is the time to define your future,
and ours too.This position is not eligible for Visa
Sponsorship.Responsible for building item level demand forecasts
across assigned portion of the product portfolio in support of the
Nutrition business. This position contributes directly to the
success of Nutrition by providing tactical and strategic analytical
support to determine the most accurate forecast, driving effective
monthly Demand Reviews to a cross-functional leadership audience to
enable business unit decision-making. Main point of contact for
Nutrition commercial functional teams collaborating on demand
scenarios, root cause analysis and explanation of performance,
identification of risks and opportunities and reconciliation of
variance to organization's financial commitments to deliver
targeted service for Nutrition Customers while minimizing inventory
write-off exposure.Primary responsibilities:
- Build a rolling 24-month demand forecast by item by shipping DC
for assigned portion of the Nutrition product portfolio.
- Analyze product and customer performance to inform item
specific forecast assumptions.
- Utilize available syndicated data to analyze trends related to
consumption, distribution, incremental mix in development of demand
plan.
- Work cross-functionally with Brand/Category, Finance, Sales,
and broader Supply Chain teams to influence and align on key demand
forecast assumptions focused on driving forecast accuracy
improvements.
- Work with customer sales teams to ensure customer events are
accurately captured in forecasted plans
- Develop conclusions and make recommendations about forecast
opportunities and risks to maximize business unit performance.
- Serves as key participant in S&OP, leading discussions
about key business drivers impacting the forecast including monthly
Demand Reviews to an audience including key members of the business
leadership team.
- Provide visibility to sales forecast in the format, level and
detail required by all customers. Communicate changes timely
including underlying documented assumptions.
- Develops processes to drive consistency in demand plan
generation, with expectations of continuous improvement.
- Own system setup accuracy for responsible items, DC's to ensure
system operates accurately.
- Understand customer specific inventory strategies in
collaboration with customer facing supply chain to deliver accurate
order/shipment forecast.
- Face of the supply planning function to the business relative
to service and fill rate
- Support Nutrition Supply Chain establishing of standard
methodologies and foundational processesFinancial/strategic impact:
This role has a significant and direct impact on:
- Demand Planning metrics and the overall Supply Chain
process.
- Inventory & Distribution Planning and options within safety
stock, network set up, transportation strategyRequirements and
minimum education level:
- Undergraduate degree requiredExperience:5+ years of meaningful
operational experience at market / business level is useful, in at
least one of the following areas:
- Performing market, category, product or competitive
analysis
- Sales Forecasting / Demand Planning
- Factory Scheduling; Supply Network Planning; Procurement
- Supply Chain Development
- Experience in the following processes would be highly
beneficial - Product lifecycle; Manufacturing; Distribution
Planning / LogisticsSkills:
- Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business
principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in
cross-functional projects and activities
- Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business
principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in
cross-functional projects and activities
- Experience utilizing syndicated data sources including
IRI/Neilson and other POS systems
- Ability to analyze, interpret and manipulate data from complex
sources to draw conclusions
- Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
resulting in action-oriented recommendations
- Advanced skills using applicable software (Excel) and computer
applications to generate analyses and reports
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and
in writing
- Ability to set priorities and meet objectives in a fast-paced
changing environment
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a
project-oriented environment
- Strong organization and time management
skillsLI#HybridRequisition ID:217042It is our business imperative
to remain a very inclusive workplace.To our veterans and separated
service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit
top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving
our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much
like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In
addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we
recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by
individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and
qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a
cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.The Nestle
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, ethnicity, color, gender, gender
identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability,
perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information,
veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status,
as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the
recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if
you may require any special accommodations in order to participate
fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at
accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this
number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.This position is not
eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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