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Nestlé

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Logistics

Requirements

  • Degree in Supply Chain or related
  • 3-5 years’ experience within a Nestle market, region or Imports or Exports environment
  • Experience with and strong focus on customers.
  • Strong Supply Chain, which includes Physical Logistics, Customer Service, and Demand Management knowledge and expertise.
  • Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
  • Eye for detail- Able to balance priorities
  • Able to see the bigger picture beyond the scope of their job
  • Thinks outside of the box
  • Can challenge the current status quo
  • Leading by example
  • Innovative mindset

Responsibilities

  • Establish a detailed production schedule according to MPS Plan, prepared by the MPS planner.
  • Monitor execution of the DPS plan and report back to all planning and manufacturing partners on its status.
  • Plan the DPS time bucket in a sequenced, capacity constrained and executable schedule.
  • Ensure raw and pack materials availability including imported commodity materials.
  • Manage and maintain a motivated SMM/MRP Team to continuously ensure RMPM availability and long term visibility on material requirements.
  • Ensure Best practices implementation and master data quality across the Region.
  • Ensure availability of materials to fulfill the requirements of the production plans within the agreed cost boundaries.
  • Provide the right tools to support the SMM processes focusing on meeting customer service objectives whilst maintaining optimal stock cover taking into account distribution costs.
  • Plan the Halb Materials that is supplied from Nestle affiliates.
  • Ensure raw and pack materials availability for production through purchase order management and Supplier Relations.
  • Maintain stock holding policies within agreed stock cover targets.
  • Manage and provide inputs to NPD initiatives.
  • Drive on time payment through resolution of parked and blocked invoices and GRIR Management.
  • Manage purchase order delivery dates and quantities.
  • Consistent follow-up on orders with suppliers.
  • Avoid write-offs and SLOB materials.
  • Continuous interfacing with external parties i.e. Shipping lines/agents, customs & SARS.
  • Weekly exception reports – monitoring.
  • Feedback on variances and corrective actions.
  • Collaboration with suppliers on Long term forecasts.
  • Management of Claims, Returns and Refusals.
  • Ensure that all IMM/MRP Best Practices are embedded and applied in all Factories.
  • Develop and implement a training plan for MRP Planners.
  • Define the stock policy and management approach to be applied to each SKU within their portfolio using RPIO tools (updated twice per year).
  • Develop & drive health check improvements.
  • Support the IMM Processes by implementing qualitative meetings (MRP Meetings, MBP).
  • Review and challenge long term requirements for Critical materials (common & single source).
  • Ensure supply for Critical materials across Region (contracts, MVRG, arbitration bail out decisions).
  • Develop and implement the appropriate tools to drive Material Phase In Phase Out across the Region.
  • Aggregation of Material Risks across Region on weekly basis for Availability Review.
  • Review long term material risks in collaboration with Procurement and key suppliers.
  • Champion Material requirements used for DF & AVC.
  • Lead the Supplier Facing Supply Chain initiative across the Region.
  • Drive MRA & Supplier Service Improvement.

FAQs

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 05 November 2024.

What qualifications are required for the Materials Planner position?

A degree in Supply Chain or a related field is required for the Materials Planner position.

How many years of relevant experience are necessary?

A minimum of 3 years' experience as an Operational Buyer in a FMCG company is required.

Where is the Materials Planner position based?

The Materials Planner position is based in Bryanston.

What are the main responsibilities of a Materials Planner at Nestlé?

The main responsibilities include establishing a detailed production schedule, ensuring materials availability, managing purchase orders, and driving process improvements.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the role includes developing and implementing a training plan for MRP Planners to ensure continuous improvement.

Is experience in a Nestlé market preferred?

Yes, 3-5 years’ experience within a Nestlé market, region, or in Imports or Exports environments is preferred.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, customer focus, and the ability to innovate and challenge the status quo.

What is the focus of the Materials Planner with regards to suppliers?

The Materials Planner focuses on maintaining Supplier Relations, managing purchase order delivery, and collaborating with suppliers on long-term forecasts.

Does the position require a strong understanding of supply chain processes?

Yes, a strong understanding of Supply Chain, including Physical Logistics, Customer Service, and Demand Management, is crucial for this role.

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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.