Position SnapshotNestlé in Italy, Milan HQ (Assago)Permanent contractDegree in Engineering or EconomicsAt least 1-2 years experience in Demand Planning / Statistical Forecasting / Supply planning Proficiency in Italian and English Nestlé welcomes people with disabilitiesPosition SummaryIn this role you will be responsible for improving the accuracy and reliability of the consolidated Demand Plan through projection of the most realistic demand estimate, managing exceptions to enhance the responsiveness of the supply in fulfilling market demand. Actively involved in Monthly Business Process and supply chain practices in order to have finished good available aligned with Customer Demand, at the right stock location with the freshness requested. Support DSP manager in the effective application of Best Practice and efficient processes on Demand and Supply planning activities. A Day in the Life of the Demand & Supply Planner Manage the relationship with inter market affiliate planners, factories and logistics in order to ensure product supply risk are mitigated and optimal stock levels are maintained, analyzing the import plan and highlight key issue for all SKU's to ensure customer demand avoiding OOS and wastage.Ensuring I&R actions and Supply Plans are realistic and achievable in accordance with the Business Planning process.Active player in MBP process (especially Operation Planning Review) for generation of medium-term baseline and promo forecast in a multichannel context (retail and out of retail), sharing data and critical info with CCSD, Sales and Marketing team. Capture and analyze commercial, marketing and sales input/events, analyze baselines, events, impactors, uplifts, plan promotion activities and interpret historical data and statistical forecast, to reflect into the 18-month rolling forecast. Manage 3rd parties planning process with all stakeholders involved to guarantee the correct promo displays are planned in the right time and quantity, monitoring the right level of packaging material stock.Analyzing actual business results with reports and meaningful KPIs comparing them vs objectives and vs previous periods, by challenging existing processes and tools.What will make you successful?Problem solving mindset, Resilience and proactivityAnalytical mindset and attention to detailsAbility to manage people relations and share critical informationsFlexible attitude with strong organizational skills and priorities setting Compliance mindset in a sensitive business Good Excel knowledge - SAP and Power BI knowledge is a plusWe are Nestlé. We are the Good food, Good life company.
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