Supply Planning Lead (Remote)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Town of Islip, NY

7d • $122,500 - $130,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Supply Planning Lead acts as the liaison between the contract manufacturer (CoMan) and the company, supporting day-to-day and strategic supply planning for finished goods and bulk. The role coordinates bulk movement from CoMan, targets service levels, optimizes inventory and bad-goods management, and maintains close relationships with factory and co-manufacturing locations. It supports the Long-Term Manufacturing Agreement through analytical planning and collaboration with cross-functional teams across both companies, helping optimize total delivered cost and respond to market demands.

The role is primarily remote, with a preference for East Coast (EST) candidates to accommodate in-person trainings, meetings, and other business needs as required. The position is eligible for performance-based incentives and offers a competitive total rewards package, including a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage, and other benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; preferably in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a business-related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in supply chain roles.
• Strong analytical aptitude and proven ability to analyze and interpret data, solve problems, and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organization, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence without authority and manage key stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and work groups.
• Ability to work in an empowered team environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Initiative and prompt, self-directed action to meet KPI objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience in Demand & Supply Planning, Supply Chain Development, Procurement, Physical Logistics, Customer Service, Sales & Marketing, or Finance.
• SAP S&OP experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end coordination and governance of Long-Term Manufacturing Agreement planning activities, serving as the main link between CoMan and the company's supply chain, manufacturing, and business teams.
• Align work with business priorities, initiatives, and activities, and deliver performance to agreed KPI levels.
• Establish performance standards and operating procedures affecting the Long-Term Manufacturing Agreement.
• Continuously improve Long-Term Manufacturing Agreement planning by developing reporting, KPI measurement, and analytical tools to improve visibility, decision-making, and operational performance.
• Manage supply and production planning and co-manufacturing/co-packing requirements planning cost-effectively.
• Build supply plans that balance supply, service, and inventory while accounting for production constraints and total delivered cost.
• Manage short-term capacity plans within the Planning Time Fence and long-term rolling 18-month capacity plans with factories and Centers of Supply; identify and resolve potential capacity issues early and communicate them to CoMan.
• Work with appropriate Centers of Supply on ongoing capacity utilization and long-term planning.
• Review inventory management processes and propose and lead new planning methods or tools.
• Identify and analyze build-stock needs and timing based on production availability and strategic decisions, and share findings with appropriate stakeholders.
• Update cross-functional teams on product availability and critical items, including customer-shortage risks, back-in-stock projections, root causes, and preventive actions.
• Present supply outlooks to stakeholders, including days on hand, service levels, projected future working capital, factory performance, strategic plans for the 12-month rolling horizon, and the long-term supply outlook.
• Meet customer service and timing objectives within existing financial constraints in support of marketing and financial goals.
• Lead monthly production reviews with CoMan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Performance-based incentives and bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Healthcare coverage.
• A broad range of other benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior