Senior Demand & Supply Planner

Position Snapshot

Business areas: Nestle Nespresso Canada

Job title: Senior Demand & Supply Planner

Location: 300 Léo-Pariseau, suite 2300 Montréal, QC Canada H2X 4B3

Hybrid

A Little Bit About Us

Nestlé Nespresso SA is the pioneer and reference for highest-quality portioned coffee. The company works with more than 120,000 farmers in 15 countries through its AAA Sustainable Quality Program to embed sustainability practices on farms and the surrounding landscapes. Launched in 2003 in collaboration with the NGO Rainforest Alliance, the program helps to improve the yield and quality of harvests, ensuring a sustainable supply of high-quality coffee and improving livelihoods of farmers and their communities.

In 2022, Nespresso achieved B Corp certification - joining an international movement of 4,900 purpose-led businesses that meet B Corp’s high standards of social and environmental responsibility and transparency.

Headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nespresso operates in 81 countries and has over 13,000 employees. In 2021, it operated a global retail network of 802 boutiques. For more information, visit the Nespresso corporate website: www.nestle-nespresso.com

What to Expect:

The Senior Demand & Supply Planner will be accountable for ensuring strong forecast accuracy to enable best-in-class customer service levels, optimized stock levels, and delivery of products on-time and in-full, while minimizing non-quality costs. This role will utilize rigorous analysis on forecast performance and work internally to drive initiatives that will enable the business to efficiently deliver on customer demand, drive efficiency in the supply chain and enable optimum on-shelf availability.

A day in the life of a Senior Demand & Supply Planner

• Lead and facilitate the preparation for Monthly Forecast Reviews (MFR) with Commercial Teams to deliver an unbiased and unconstrained view of the demand to support operational planning.
• Responsible to ensure full meeting preparation; presentation of consolidated and accurate information along with well-articulated messaging.
• Identify & frame risks, opportunities and any critical business decisions and escalate up through the MFR process.
• Initiate and develop strong relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Act as a change agent/leader; leveraging relationships, functional skills and understanding process to support MBR.
• Participate and actively contribute to all facets of the MFR/Supply Chain processes and meetings.
• Taking pro-active measures in minimizing high inventory and in stock issues at DC level.
• Evaluate and measure forecast accuracy and bias results against objectives/plan.
• Lead/facilitate forecasting process changes & continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes to increase efficiency.
• Ensure stock cover and increase product availability.
• Manage portfolio and lifecycle, collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure Item master setup and discontinuation are properly reflected.

Role Requirements

• Bilingualism in English and French language skills are a requirement.
• Must have a university degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of progressive and successful supply chain experience, preferably in demand planning.
• Knowledge and understanding of the CPG industry and commercial environment are definite assets.
• Experience in a similar capacity in a retail environment with an international company would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, AFO, SAP, UNISON, APO, BW, PowerPoint, Word.
• Experience implementing LEAN concepts and tools.
• Must be a team player, with excellent communication skills, and demonstrate ability to work effectively across all functions and levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment.
• Company matched pension plan.
• Three weeks of Vacation and six personal days (Personal Paid Holidays).
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Gender affirmation benefits.
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage.
• Adoption benefits.
• Free Nespresso Coffee Machines and $100 monthly coffee credit.
• Up to 50% off Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories.
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products.

What You Need To Know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require.