Materials Planning Coordinator Materials Planning Coordinator

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Solon, OH

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About The Position

Nestlé’s Research & Development Center is our regional powerhouse driving innovation in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical science. Backed by our global Nestlé R&D organization, we lead breakthrough discoveries that are both good for consumers and the planet. Our team of experts range from product developers to engineers, working across our portfolio of food, beverage, infant nutrition, and health science to create leading-edge products and services. As part of our organization, you will use your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence to unlock the power of food and provide premium value.

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JOB SUMMARY:
The Coordinator, Materials Planning is an established and productive individual contributor who supports the NDC Site Operations team by ensuring accurate inventory management and material availability to facilitate benchtop trials. This role works under moderate supervision and is responsible for routine inventory tasks, material restocking, and coordination with stakeholders to maintain a lean and effective Stock List. The coordinator may make minor adjustments to working methods and communicate information that may require interpretation.

Requirements

• A.S. or B.S. degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable performing physically demanding work in extreme temperatures in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn Nestlé warehouse management systems
• Demonstrated flexibility to work under short timelines, changing schedules, and prioritize effectively to support trial excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in warehousing, food manufacturing, or culinary environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inventory of NDC benchtops to maintain agreed-upon levels of materials and determine restocking requirements.
• Support trial excellence by ensuring supply and timely availability of Stock List materials, proactively resolving supply or delivery issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information and procedures.
• Break down incoming stock materials into smaller batches and re-pack them for benchtop use.
• Assist in removing expired, excessive, and recycled material from NDC in accordance with Nestlé environmental policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to keep the Stock List lean and relevant for benchtop development work.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and compliance with Nestlé standards and regulatory requirements, including execution of Inventory Tickets transactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree