Senior Factory Supply Chain Manager Senior Factory Supply Chain Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

22h

About The Position

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. POSITION SUMMARY: Lead, guide and develop the factory supply chain teams to ensure: Ensure good warehousing practices for raw & packaging material and for finished goods. Accurately records the inventory and checks inventory rotation, controls and co-ordinates all documents relevant to receipt and dispatch of goods. Ensures smooth operations by effective communication and close collaboration with all internal partners at factory, Supply Chain, Procurement and external partners as Suppliers, Customs and Transport providers. LEAN source Leader for the site. Detailed Production Scheduling is consistently delivering achievable plans within given Master Production Schedule, while minimizing production costs. Ensure Material Management Planning (Inbound Material Management) makes raw & packaging material available on time and quality at the best overall costs for seamless manufacturing; co-ordinates with suppliers of raw and packaging materials for maintaining service levels while constantly seeking improvement possibilities. Develops and implements containment strategies. Supports and participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) as a part of their job responsibility within their Business Unit or as assigned within the factory. Collaborates with peer factory Supply Chain managers to share standard methodologies, Liaise with Lean Champion, Supply Chain, Procurement, Factory Management and Application Group to drive continuous Improvement. Ensures that the factory has a proven, reliable and qualified supplier base. Develops budget and maintains performance plans. Maintains a safe working environment. Development of careers, succession plans, and mentoring of personnel.

Requirements

BS/BA degree (preferably in an Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Supply Chain, or Business Management).
Past experience in manufacturing environment with responsibility for Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
Firm understanding of manufacturing and distribution processes.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes.
5 years of direct management experience in supply chain operations.
3 years validated experience in leading others.
Operations and manufacturing experience is required preferably in food manufacturing.
Preferably has basic understanding of the following topics: inbound materials management; detailed production planning; material handling; impact of stock levels on working capital and freshness; trade-offs within Supply Chain; LEAN principles and Value Stream Processes; Safety, Health and Environment; Quality principles; regulations/ Standard Methodologies.
Intermediate understanding of standard methodologies in Nestle business strategy, budget management, and cost analysis; evaluation and management of investment requirements; promotion and product customization processes; innovation/renovation; new product launches; overall business environment and industry specific trends.
Ability to effectively be a phenomenal partner based on an open communication and achievement of common objectives.
Driving a continuous improvement culture based on performance management and implementation of projects.
People development and mentor staff.
Planning skills with an ability to consider likely business issues and impacts proactively.

Responsibilities

Ensure good warehousing practices for raw & packaging material and for finished goods.
Accurately records the inventory and checks inventory rotation, controls and co-ordinates all documents relevant to receipt and dispatch of goods.
Ensures smooth operations by effective communication and close collaboration with all internal partners at factory, Supply Chain, Procurement and external partners as Suppliers, Customs and Transport providers.
LEAN source Leader for the site.
Detailed Production Scheduling is consistently delivering achievable plans within given Master Production Schedule, while minimizing production costs.
Ensure Material Management Planning (Inbound Material Management) makes raw & packaging material available on time and quality at the best overall costs for seamless manufacturing; co-ordinates with suppliers of raw and packaging materials for maintaining service levels while constantly seeking improvement possibilities.
Develops and implements containment strategies.
Supports and participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) as a part of their job responsibility within their Business Unit or as assigned within the factory.
Collaborates with peer factory Supply Chain managers to share standard methodologies, Liaise with Lean Champion, Supply Chain, Procurement, Factory Management and Application Group to drive continuous Improvement.
Ensures that the factory has a proven, reliable and qualified supplier base.
Develops budget and maintains performance plans.
Maintains a safe working environment.
Development of careers, succession plans, and mentoring of personnel.