At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.Job Description:The Supply Planning Lead (Medical Nutrition) will be responsible for the cost effective management of the supply/production planning and co-manufacturing/co-packing requirements planning functions for parts of Nestle Health Science. This role will oversee supply plans that optimize supply, service, and inventory whilst working with productions constraints and total delivered cost impact. This role will also manage short (within the Planning time fence) and long term (rolling 18 month) capacity plans in close conjunction with our manufacturing locations, to early identify and resolve potential capacity issues. This role will also ensure that customer service and time objectives are achieved within existing financial constraints in order to meet marketing and financial objectives. This role works Monday to Friday and is a remote-based opportunity.Responsibilities: Manage and recommend decisions for balancing supply needs across all available sourcing locations (factory, co-manufacturer). Responsible for setting, reviewing, and maintaining safety stock policy by sku to meet agreed upon customer service level objectives while minimizing associated working capital costs. Manage bad goods in the P&L by closely monitoring any risk of ageing stock, communicate with the commercial team to align on potential actions to mitigate financial risks, and propose preventive actions to minimize future occurrence. Continually reassess current inventory management processes and propose and lead new planning methods and/or tools. Identify and analyze build stock needs and timing based on production availability and strategic decisions, while communicating to the appropriate stakeholders. Manage the frequent communication with the cross functional team on product availability and critical items, highlighting risks of customer shortages, back in stock projections, root cause of the issue, and preventative actions to avoid future reoccurrence. Present supply outlook (days on hand, service levels, projected future working capital, factory performance) and any strategic plans for the 18month rolling horizon as well as the long term supply outlook to NHS leadership and other stakeholders. Responsible for gathering all necessary inputs from other Operational functions that impact the supply outlook. Lead the budget planning and target setting activities. Optimize, review, and propose meeting structures and contents to ensure alignment with Manufacturing and other Operational functions. Manage and responsible for weekly production reviews with Manufacturing (Factory, Co-Manufacturer). Manage and responsible for coordination with the QA team on effective and timely product release, while prioritizing products as necessary. Lead monthly production reviews with Manufacturing. Manage communication and flow of transitions amongst various Supply planners affected by major sourcing changes and projects. Developing the network of Supply Planning by leading and actively presenting in Supply Planning functional meetings with other business units to share experiences and contribute in defining company-wide best practices.Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain Management or in a related field. 5+ years of relevant work experience in a Supply Chain role, preferably within a Supply Planning function. Experience and demonstrated proficiency in technical tools including SAP, APO and/or OMP required. Demonstrated fluency in MS Office (Word/Outlook/PowerPoint) SharePoint and Excel (including advanced formulas, data analysis and modeling) required. Must have excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, presentation and stakeholder management skills (with the ability to develop and maintain strong, cross-functional stakeholder relationships). Willing and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Foreign trade experience is a plus. Current or prior leadership experience a plus. Willing and able to travel up to 5% based on the needs of the team and the business.The approximate pay range for this position is $115,000 to $125,000. 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.Nestle Offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with a 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:293441It 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 Nestlé. 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. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. 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