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Job description / Role
Position Summary
Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.
Manage the SC day-to-day operations within the customer, drive innovative and sustainable supply chain solutions. Also, accelerate commercial success for Nestle and the Customer, that deliver a distinct competitive advantage relative to their key industry rivals by optimizing cost to serve and maximizing product availability
A day in the life of...
Drive cross-functional alignment:
• In partnership with Sales and SC, define and lead common customer strategy
• Be the coordinator of cross-functional teams from concept creation to final delivery
Be a Supply Chain ambassador under the leadership of the CS&D manager, for Nestle and the customer:
• Drive success of On Shelf Availability, On Shelf Freshness and Distributor Stock Availability
• Highlight the business opportunities for both Nestle and the customer, in creating competitive gaps through supply chain value creation
• Drive all other Supply Chain Customer efficiency initiatives e.g. Order automation sustainability, Cost to serve, Collaborative Planning, e-commerce etc...
Build relationship and Trust with the Customer:
• Maintain the contacts with the customer either by being based in, or in remote (Telco’s, spot visits), with or without access to the Customer's systems
• Gain insight into Customer's operations
• Understand Customer's needs
• Understand Customer's KPI and the way of measuring them
Ensure availability of products by ensuring a Perfect Order Cycle with the customer
• Monitor KPIs that support perfect Order Cycle and provide analysis
• Solve root causes of failures throughout the Order to Cash (O2C) End to End (E2E) process with the customer
• Develop joint projects and activities to close the GAP (Inventory replenishment, master data etc..)
Requirements
What Will Make You Successful?
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or any related field
• 5 years of experience across Sales and Supply Chain, including Customer Service
• Has successfully led projects and initiatives that require a commercial and supply chain understanding and knowledge
• Operational experience in Supply Chain functions
• Possess strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Possess strong leadership skills
• Bilingual English & Arabic
About the Company
Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world's biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.
The Company's strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle's existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company's priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.