Supply & Demand Planning Manager

We are the Nestle Nespresso SA Company and are proud to be one of the fastest
growing operating unit of Nestle. Our passionate, entrepreneurial-minded team
has transformed Nespresso into the reference in portioned coffee and one of
the world's most trusted brands. Our growth comes from our commitment to
research and development in order to pioneer and be the reference in the
portioned coffee sector to provide the very highest quality coffees that could
be enjoyed in the comfort of consumers' own homes and also savored at out-of-
home locations, such as restaurants, hotels, offices and luxury retail
businesses. We guarantee quality by taking a careful, thoughtful approach in
how we source our ingredients, produce and market our premium coffee products.
With corporate headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, Nespresso is present in
over ‎60 countries and counts over ‎12,000 employees worldwide. To learn more
visit www.nespresso.com.
You're energized by challenges, creative brand-building… and great coffee?

The Nespresso story began with a simple but revolutionary idea: enable anyone
to create the perfect cup of coffee - just like a skilled barista. From this
beginning more than ‎30 years ago, the Nespresso brand concept, the Nespresso
Trilogy: exceptional coffees, smart and stylish coffee machines and
personalized, exclusive services, has revolutionized the way people enjoy
their coffee and has evolved from pioneer to being the reference in portioned
premium coffee.

Nespresso worldwide since its launch has enjoyed growth year on year. Our
ambitions for coming years are sky high. Currently we are looking for Supply
& Demand Planning Manager with the mission to:
Lead the Demand and Supply Planning team in the effective application of best
Practice and efficient processes, to ensure that finished goods are available,
meet customer demand, at the right stock location and with high freshness,
whilst minimizing costs.

A Day in the Life of a Supply & Demand Planning Manager:
* Manage and maintain a skilled, motivated team of Demand and Supply planners to continuously improve the quality of the demand and supply plans and the efficiency with which they are produced.
* Ensure continuous alignment with Business priorities, initiatives and activities and the delivery of performance to agreed KPI levels.
* Define key performance indicators, monitor and benchmark performance with similar Nespresso Markets or Nestle counterparts.
* Drive development and implementation of good practices to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
* Ensure good communication towards the organization concerning Demand and Supply management
* Develop cross-functional alignment with Marketing and commercial to ensure proper planification and execution of promotional activities.
* Ensure an adequate level of flexibility of structures and processes to:
* Meet ad-hoc customer requirements or to deal with unexpected Supply Chain disruptions
* Adapt to changes in the market environment.
* Manage the relationship and the effective flow of information between DSP function and internal stakeholders such as Logistics, Procurement, Commercial (B2C, B2B, Trade), Marketing and Finance
* Manage the relationship with the HQ, Machine Partners and direct suppliers to ensure efficient and cost-effective replenishment.
* Implement continuous improvement program with our Machine Partners through regular meetings to review performances & improve process inspired by NCE tools;
* Set adequate measures and respective target values for service to effectively monitor the Machine Partner's performance by:
* Putting in place a structured communication through review meetings (monthly, quarterly).
* Establishing effective escalation process & conflict management.
* Managing continous improvement & Best Practices initiatives supported by NCE tools.
* Driving initiatives for opportunities to Nespresso's benefit within the relationship with the Machine Partner.
Management Team Responsibilities
* Drive the organisation's business results by making tactical and operational decisions by building the department in a sustainable way
* Define and drive the right iniatives to achieve business results
* Support the Director in making optimal investments and decisions in the OP process for both CAPEX and OPEX
* Manage and monitor the budget within the subdepartment
* Drive improvements and efficiencies in the organisation by collaborating with other departments
People & Performance Management
* Attract and retain talent, develop the personal effectiveness of employees by regular coaching and implementation of learning activities
* Build a strong team where teammembers collaborate effectively and understand their shared goals and purpose
* Set individual performance goals that provide a clear line of sight to organizational priorities and monitor progress towards achievement of goals by use of the PDP methodology
* Lead by example in terms of NLF behaviors and safety leadership
* Build the Nespresso culture by promoting and supporting a happy, healthy and safe working environment that encourages teamwork, ambition and a high level of professionalism

What will make you successful
* At least ‎5 years of experience in Demand & Supply Planning
* Held a leadership role in DSP and/or Supply Chain and/or Commercial
* Ability to work multi-task and in a fast-paced environment, using different digital tools and software.
* Languages (Arabic & English)
* Experience in an international environment and fluency in English are a plus.

We Offer:
Interesting and challenging work in an international company - a branch of
worldwide and well recognized FMCG concern
Possibility to work in a dynamic team of professionals and leaders
Possibility to work with challenging projects and responsible tasks
Atmosphere full of respect, professionalism
Possibility of development & career advancement
If you find the challenge exciting and match up, we have great culture and
will work rigid to make you feel welcome and valued from day one.

We are Nestle, the largest food and beverage company. We are ‎308,000 employees
strong driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing
to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for
ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our
future. With more than CHF ‎91.4 billion sales in ‎2018, we have an expansive
presence with ‎413 factories in more than ‎85 countries. We believe our people
are our most important asset, so we'll offer you a dynamic inclusive
international working environment with many opportunities across different
businesses, functions and geographies, working with diverse teams and
cultures. Want to learn more? Visit us at www.nestle.com.