Demand Planner - Nestlé Bardi

Demand Planner - Nestlé
Bardi
Emilia Romagna, Bardi

Position Snapshot Nestlé in Italy, Milan HQ (Assago) Permanent contract Degree in management engineering or equivalent At least 3 years of experience in Demand Planning Proficiency in English and Italian Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities Position Summary Develop, maintain and improve a consolidated Demand Plan at SKU level on a daily basis for a portfolio of products, representing the most realistic estimate of customer/channel demand, through projection of the most realistic demand estimate, managing exceptions to enhance the responsiveness of the supply in fulfilling market demand. Ensure the alignment of this Demand Plan with internal and external partners through the Monthly Business Planning and Collaborative Planning processes. Identify and manage exceptions and monitor performance to continually improve the quality and reliability of the Demand Plan and the Company's ability to sense and respond to changing circumstances. Active involvement in Monthly Business Process and supply chain practices to ensure finished goods are available at the right stock location with the requested freshness. A day in the life of the Demand Planner (Chilled) Active player in the monthly forecasting process for generating forecasts in a multichannel context, sharing data and critical information with the Category Sales Manager and Trade Marketing. Capture and analyze commercial, marketing, and sales input/events, analyze baselines, events, uplifts, and interpret historical data and statistical forecasts to reflect in the 18-month rolling forecast. Identify and manage exceptions, monitor performance to continually improve the quality and reliability of the Demand Plan and the Company's ability to sense and respond to changing circumstances. Challenge numbers and constraints by finding opportunities to be agile. Review historical sales trends, evaluating statistical forecast results. Consistently achieve sustainable Demand Plan Accuracy and variability BIAS balance. In case of stock shortages (short/long period), receive input from Supply Planning, alert sales, and prioritize customer stock allocation in accordance with Sales Manager. In case of potential waste, receive input from Supply Planning and contact Sales to identify possible actions to avoid waste. Key Relationships Internal to Nestlé Group Sales, Marketing, Corporate and Category Channel & Customer Development Customer service, Logistics Supply planning, Demand analyst Procurement Sales and Category Controller What Will Make You Successful 3-4 years of experience in Demand Planning. Helpful to have had operations experience in at least one of the following areas: Production, Demand & Supply planning, Trade Marketing, Sales. Good knowledge of Excel; SAP and Power BI knowledge is a plus. Initiative and Proactivity. Strong communication and relational skills - ability to manage people relations and share critical information. Collaborate proactively with an innovative and constructive approach. Mental agility, insight, analysis, and synthesis. Fluent in English and Italian. Who We Are, What We Believe In We are Nestlé. We are the Good food, Good life company. Good food, Good life is our promise; it is a daily commitment. It is only thanks to our people that we can make a difference and realize this belief: we call them Good People. At Nestlé, we believe that recognition, inclusion, and valorization of diversity can make us grow both as individuals and as a company. This is why we promote a work environment, a business culture, and a leadership model that guarantee equal opportunities for everyone and at all organizational levels. We believe diversity is a winning factor and we always encourage our people to share ideas and collaborate. Here at Nestlé, you will also be able to be part of the Emotional Communities , groups of colleagues from different functions and seniorities who come together with the aim of spreading a corporate culture that allows everyone to freely express their passions and identities. LGBT, Gender Balance, Young, Disability, Volunteering, Green, Multiculturalism are just some of the communities that you can be part of. Diversity is a fact, inclusion is a choice and we have chosen to be inclusive. J-18808-Ljbffr