Senior Inventory Planning Specialist

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Position Summary:


As a Senior Inventory Planning Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that goods are readily available to meet customer demand through effective inventory management across our distribution center network. Your focus will be on maintaining the highest levels of freshness while minimizing costs. In this position, you will be responsible for managing transfer and inbound prioritization flows, analyzing statistical data, and generating supply pipeline reports. You will support the Demand and Supply Planning (DSP) team by conducting inventory spread assessments and implementing mitigation strategies. Additionally, you will propose and execute solutions to enhance accuracy and effectively communicate changes and inventory estimates to management.This role offers the opportunity for cross-collaboration with both internal teams and external partners, making it an exciting chance to contribute to our supply chain success. Join us in making a meaningful impact!


Key Responsibilities:


Deliver Operational Excellence and Increase Product Availability:

Develop forecasts to align inventory with future product demands based on analytical, marketing, and sales data.
Communicate weekly stock alerts (low stock and stock-out situations) to local departments.
Control and analyze defined KPIs for operational processes.
Manage operational issues with suppliers.
Monitor and analyze stock cover levels in the MDCs and FDCs, identifying areas for improvement and proposing appropriate measures.
Collaborate closely with local departments on events (limited editions, new product launches, product discontinuations, promotions, or special events), making necessary adjustments to the distribution center's supply portfolio and stock levels.
Inventory Management:

Balance the need for product availability with the goal of minimizing inventory costs to ensure optimal stock levels of the right materials in the right locations.
Collaborate with the Demand and Supply Planning (DSP) team in developing assortment plans.
Review stock levels across the entire network of distribution centers to proactively identify solutions for any deviations.
Identify key issues related to volume variance that may impact supply and communicate these to planners by challenging existing logistics and supply planning processes.
Monitor the evolution of requirements.
Track all low stock, end-of-life, and limited edition SKUs in the network, ensuring that all low stock SKUs are available to meet customer demands while mitigating risks associated with bad goods.
Develop a Continuous Excellence Mindset Across the Function:

Provide relevant predefined input for all key meetings (e.g., Monthly Forecast Review, weekly and monthly operational meetings).
Control and analyze defined KPIs for operational processes.
Maintain a knowledge base of the constraints influencing inter-market supply operations.
Develop ad-hoc reports to facilitate further analysis.
Project Management Analytical Reporting:

Lead, develop action plans, and organize the conclusion of delegated projects.
Develop and monitor KPIs related to transfers, stock cover reports, and expiry risk.
Collaborate with Demand Planning and Supply Planning teams to assist in the development of demand forecasts.
Define, analyze, and evaluate existing business functions and processes, making recommendations to management for process improvements.
Control budget costs related to the distribution of goods between main distribution and forwarding distribution, influencing planners to adjust production and dispatch plans for optimal spread and cost reduction.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
Distribution Center Efficiency Continuity:

Ensure the implementation of operational procedures in supply chain-related areas, with a focus on interconnection with demand planning and supply planning.
Control and analyze defined KPIs for boutique stock control and related operational processes.
Support the opening of new boutiques and the phase-in/phase-out of products in all supply chain matters.
Assist in implementing new services for consumers from the perspective of Nespresso’s boutiques.
Create and adapt all supply chain processes and procedures in partnership with the logistics operator to ensure high levels of customer service.

Experience Education Requirements:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent work experience will also be considered.
Experience:

5+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain is required, preferably in a Planner role.
Experience in inventory management and forecasting is essential.
Familiarity with ERP and SAP systems is preferred.
Experience in a retail or manufacturing environment is advantageous.
Experience with production planning and MRP is preferred.
Technical Skills:
Advanced Excel skills are required; proficiency in Cognos or SQL is preferred.
Strong technical proficiency in Power BI.
Strong analytical and statistical skills.
Communication Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
Personal Attributes:
Strong influencing abilities.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Excellent collaborative skills with a team player mentality.
Innovative thinker and self-starter.
Strong problem-solving capabilities.
High sense of urgency and ability to work effectively under pressure.
Exceptional analytical abilities.

The approximate pay range for this position is $105K to $120K. 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.

Nestlé 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 benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com)

Requisition ID: 77046655

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