Detailed Production Scheduler & Material Requirement Planner at Nestlé
Job Description
Position Summary
With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé did not
become the world leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at
the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big
idea to cement our status. Nestlé is looking for a Detailed Production
Scheduler (DPS) and Materials Requirement Planner (MRP) to support production
planning, materials availability and warehouse coordination within the factory
supply chain.
The role is responsible for translating the production plan
into an executable schedule while ensuring raw and packaging materials are
available to support uninterrupted operations.
A Day in the Life of a Nestlé DPS and Materials Planner:
Detailed Production Scheduling
- Create
a feasible production plan in daily buckets for finished goods based on
the master production schedule. Ensure that the bulk plans are feasible
and based on demonstrated capacity
- Optimize
production sequencing and capacity utilization.
- Monitor
plan execution and resolve production exceptions.
Materials Planning and Inventory Management_
- Ensure
availability of raw, imported bulk and packaging materials to satisfy
production requirements.
- Manage
purchase orders, supplier follow-up and stock cover.
- Manage
inventory within targets while ensuring supply and minimizing redundancy.
Warehouse and Stakeholder Coordination_
- Support
warehouse compliance and operational performance.
- Collaborate
with production, procurement, suppliers and planners.
- Support
Supply Planner with preparation and hosting the Weekly Production Review
What Will Make You Successful
- Bachelor’s
degree in Production, Supply Chain or related discipline.
- Minimum
2 years planning and/or MRP experience.
- SAP/APO
knowledge and strong Excel skills.
- Factory
planning experience in FMCG manufacturing required.
- Strong
numeracy and problem solving skills
- Excellent
communication and organizational skills
Manufacturing Excellence Internship Opportunity at Nestlé
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Manufacturing Excellence Intern supports Factory Team to
achieve World-Class Manufacturing Excellence by leveraging NCE practices to
improve business results in a continuous and sustainable manner and ultimately
the factory to become a Lean Enterprise.
The Manufacturing Excellence Intern supports the
implementation of NCE across the Factory or drive the NCE implementation in
limited scope of the factory.
A day in the life of a Manufacturing Excellence Intern:
Support the strategic plan development and management in
the Factory:
- Support
the factory to achieve their business goals by applying NCE Methodologies;
- Helps
to translate the Market priorities and function priorities into the
Factory/area OMP;
- Ensures
the right cascading of priorities and measures from the Market to the
Factory/area;
- Defines
and embeds NCE projects and initiatives into the Factory/area objectives
and align Local Leadership Teams towards the plan.
Establish adequate competencies for the Factory:
- Stewards,
trains, supports, and coaches the Factory Leadership Team and Local
Leadership Teams in the NCE in Manufacturing competencies (e.g.GA, FI,
LVS, AM) and applicable manufacturing standards.
Improvement in Manufacturing Excellence results:
- Promotes
and supports cross-fertilization of Manufacturing best operations,
knowledge, standards and improvements across the factories ;
- Ensures
an overall understanding of the different NCE methodologies (pillars)
within the Factory Leadership Team, functions and how they integrate
through the NCE implementation plan avoiding silo working;
- Conducts
specific projects to support results improvement around priorities
established by the Factory; Provides hands-on support to the Local
Leadership Teams and Local Operating Teams to accelerate improvement of
results (coach by doing with factory);
- Drives
pragmatic application of methodologies, routines(7+4) and tools focusing
on delivering results by applying NCE simplification principles;
- Ensures
effectiveness of NCE implementation (business results); Helps the Factory
Operations to drive NCE in manufacturing; Support the roll out of digital
tools in factory operations.
- Support
the adherence of the stock policy for Raw & Pack Materials derived
through the RPIO or equivalent tools.
- Support
the Strategic & Global procurement to ensure excellent supplier
relationships.
- Understanding
of stock management systems
What will make you successful?
- A
degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or Supply Chain Management
- Minimum
1 year factory experience
- Collaboration
and influencing skills
- Curiosity
and passion for operational excellence
Apply: Manufacturing
Excellence Intern Job Details | Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA
Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Graduate Intern – Nairobi at Nestle
Job Description
Position Summary
With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé did not
become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at
the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big
idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a CCPA Intern based in
Kenya.
Implement and management of Creating Shared Value (CSV)
Project and initiatives, collaborating closely with corporate team as
articulated by the company strategic objectives regarding positioning. Manage
engagement with internal and external stakeholders and ensure broad awareness
of our key initiatives and milestones through consistent external and internal
reporting on CSV. CCPA – Along with accomplishing challenging tasks every day,
the intern will receive coaching from the assignment / line manager through a
structured plan and defined set of deliverables, to grow both business and
leadership capabilities.
A day in the life an Assistant Factory Controller:
- Liaise
with various internal stakeholders: Brands, HR, Finance, Supply Chain,
Technical, etc. as part of digital media support.
- Monitor
media and social activities of competitors and share findings with the
relevant business areas.
- Create
a communications environment that fosters cheerful outlook, openness,
engagement, and exceptional performance.
- Working
closely with relevant internal business functions to manage and implement
all CSV initiatives as articulated by the company’s strategic objectives
regarding positioning.
- Monitor
regulatory policy issues and update on their impact to business.
- Coordinate
internal communications efforts, such as employee internal announcements,
town hall meetings, and other communications initiatives to keep employees
informed and engaged.
- Assist
with planning and coordination of corporate events, such as townhall
meetings, factory visits, CSV initiatives events.
- Assist
in the preparation of basic reports and presentations, managing payment
administrative tasks.
- Provide
general administrative and communications support as assigned to CCPA
team.
What will make you successful?
- A
Diploma or Degree in Communications, Public Relations/Affairs, Marketing,
Journalism, or a related field.
- Ability
to engage with stakeholders at all levels (internal and external).
- Initiative-taking
approach to handling issues.
- Strong
written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent
communicator and creative thinker, with diligence with diligence and the
ability to use creative storytelling – written, visual and verbal –
through integrated communications platforms.
- Excellent
organizational and time management/planning skills
- Ability
to multitask and work in a demanding environment.
- Proficient
in Microsoft Office suite and related applications.
- Previous
experience in PR or communication roles would be a plus.
Customer Facing Supply Chain Manager – Traditional Trade at Nestle
Company: Nestlé
Location: Kenya/Zimbabwe/Mozambique
Qualification: Degree in Supply Chain and related
Closing date: 07 April 2026
Position Summary
With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become
the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the
heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to
cement our status. We are now looking for a Customer Facing Supply Chain
Manager Traditional Trade to be based in Bryanston.
In this role you will be responsible for driving end‑to‑end
Customer Facing Supply Chain excellence across clusters (EHOA, GZ, SA) in the
Traditional Trade channel, by integrating operational customer management with
advanced analytics and insight generation. This role Leads customer
collaboration, service optimization, and the execution of the O2C strategy.
Acts as the analytical backbone for forecasting, pipeline management, inventory
health, and customer service KPIs. Drives transformation and efficiency
projects, with GCSS as the key collaborative platform. Represents the
internal voice of the customer while building strong external partnerships.
A day in the life of a Customer Facing Supply Chain
Manager Traditional Trade:
Customer Collaboration & Service Delivery
- Understanding
the Customer’s KPIs, agreeing targets with the Customer, and reporting
regularly against these targets
- Understanding
and raising awareness of the Customer’s Supply Chain and its alignment to
Nestlé’s Supply Chain to deliver efficiency and on-shelf availability
- Ensure
warehouse stocks and quality management is in place with Key customers.
- Own
CFR, OSA, DCSA, and service performance for Traditional Trade in EHOA, GZ,
SA.
- Lead
joint roadmaps, customer engagements, and business reviews with
Traditional Trade partners.
- Drive
GCSS-related initiatives or efficiency and transparency. Communicate
proactively with customers — sharing insights, risks, resolutions, and
opportunities.
Analytical excellence & Insights Leadership
- Provide
visibility of Key account Customers’ inventories to facilitate discussion
in Pre MSR (monthly sales review)/MBPC (Monthly business plan cycle) and
confidently challenge in the MBP meetings to ensure being the internal
voice of the customer
- Increase
quality of the Customer Collaborations to equal the value added for both
Customer and Nestle Internally
- Perform
continuous pipeline, demand, and supply‑risk analysis to support
availability and conversion through partnership with Sales and across the
Nestle Supply Chain, define and lead a common customer Supply Chain
strategy with Key customers (30-60-90)
- Validate
customer signals and enrich statistical forecasts with data‑driven
intelligence and work with the Sales to define joint improvement plans
with Customers to enhance Nestlé’s “ability to win”, supported by CFSC
methodologies (Joint Business Planning)
- Lead
digital enablement for dashboards, visibility tools, and predictive
analytics.
- Provide
structured insights for internal forums, senior stakeholders, and cluster
leadership.
- Run
and drive automation projects in Clusters involved with O2C process and
Replenishment.
Efficiency, continuous improvement & GCSS
- Be the
customers’ point of contact for supply chain and collaborate with
High-Level Customer Key Stakeholders to build beneficial relationships
(e.g. ensure Supply Chain priorities and measures are followed in joint
business plans with key customers), excluding operational order management
(CSA)
- Highlight
the business opportunities for both Nestlé and the Customer, in creating
competitive gaps through supply chain value creation through CLER projects
e.g. Cost to Serve, Collaborative Planning, etc. and represent Nestlé in
the industry through CLER projects
- Develop
and ensure compliance and long-term evolution, in close cross functional
collaboration, a Market Service Strategy that considers the different
types of customers and their needs, to provide them with the most
adequate, cost-effective services.
- Drive
the implementation of the Customer Service Plan, monitor and adjust where
necessary. (JBP).
- Create
workshops, executing plans and ensuring monthly customer meetings
integration in the GCSS roadmap and action closures and pulse
surveys. Leveraging GCSS for: Joint forecasting, root-cause
analytics, service recovery, inventory and freshness improvement.
- Preparation
and completion of LTT negotiations by consolidating calculations with FICO
and ensuring payments.
Cross-functional Leadership & Stakeholder management
- Act as
nexus between Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and Regional Teams.
- Provide
the consolidated customer view for internal decision‑making (NimCom, CCRs,
ICP, etc.).
- Support
onboarding and knowledge transfer for TT-focused markets.
- Be
involved in closure of Month-end numbers
- Indirect
report management for Replenishment Specialists
What will make you successful?
- Degree
in Supply Chain and related
- 3 – 5
years or more experience in at least Customer Service Cross-functional
expedience (SC, MS&S, FI)
- Successfully
led projects and initiatives that require a Commercial and Supply Chain
understanding and knowledge
- Demand
& Supply Planning
- Distribution/
Materials Handling
- Sales
and/or Marketing
- Working
experience in Project management experience to implementation of major
project/s or change programme/s
- Working
experience Key Account Customer Stakeholder management of 2-3 years
- Strong
presentation and intermediate excel skills
Replenishment Specialist at Nestlé
Replenishment Specialist
Location: Kenya
Closing Date: 20 March 2026
Position Summary
With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become
the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the
heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to
cement our status. We are now looking for a Replenishment Specialist to be
based in Kenya.
In this role you will be responsible for ensuring optimal
product availability at customer distribution centers and stores through data‑driven
forecasting, proactive inventory management and strong collaboration between
Customer, Demand & Supply Planning, Sales, and Physical Logistics. The role
safeguards service levels, minimizes waste and drives continuous improvement
across the replenishment and order‑to‑cash value stream.
A day in the life of a Replenishment Specialist:
Replenishment Planning & Inventory Optimization
- Utilize
advanced forecasting and planning tools to develop optimal replenishment
orders within Nestlé or customer VMI/CMI systems.
- Balance
service level, inventory targets, capacity constraints and customer
delivery requirements. Monitor leading indicators such as system alerts,
stock holding, and demand changes.
- Maintain
master data inputs including lead times, delivery windows, network flows
and NPD introductions.
Out‑of‑Stock (OOS) Risk Management
- Proactively
identify OOS vulnerabilities through analytics on demand patterns, stock
levels and forecast deviations.
- Lead
the mitigation actions—including dynamic stock allocation rules,
prioritized customer replenishment, and cross‑functional escalation.
- Ensure
early and clear communication with all stakeholders including Sales, DSP,
Physical Logistics and Customer.
Customer Collaboration & Issue Resolution
- Act as
the key operational contact for VMI/CMI customers on stock‑related issues.
- Provide
timely visibility to customers regarding supply risks, recovery plans and
stock movements.
- Partner
with customer teams to optimize DC‑to‑store performance and reduce stock
losses.
Exception & Order Fulfilment Management
- Collaborate
with CSA teams in resolving exceptions such as load optimization, carrier
selection, credit blocks, delivery delays and appointment constraints.
- Lead
root‑cause identification and long‑term corrective actions to minimize
recurrence.
- Support
accurate and timely order fulfilment aligned to OTIF and COF metrics.
Billing, Returns, Claims & Deductions
Management
- Support
CSA in proforma invoice creation, billing corrections, and exception
resolution.
- Guide
mitigation for product refusals to minimize financial impact while
maintaining customer goodwill.
- Ensure
claims/deductions are validated and processed within SLA to protect
customer experience and financial accuracy
Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement
- Identify
process gaps and improvement opportunities across replenishment,
forecasting, order processing, and exception management.
- Promote
automation, data‑driven decision‑making and system enhancements.
- Participate
in market or regional projects related to SC optimization, VMI upgrades or
analytics.
What will make you successful?
- Degree
in Economics, Business and General Science related
- 4-5
years of preferably operational experience in order fulfillment type of
role in a similar market environment or trade structure.
- Operational
experience in the following areas is beneficial:
- Working
for or with a customer in a collaborative environment
- Working
in other Supply Chain functions such as Physical Logistics or Sales
support Experience in related business improvement projects
- Good
Knowledge about Generating Demand, Supply Chain and Finance process for
pricing
- Understanding
of Logistics processes including Materials Handling
- Basic
understanding of the O2C flow and key business functions outside of the
O2C stream
2026 Nestlé USA Sales Internship Program
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.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the world by
unlocking different perspectives and driving innovation.
What to expect for the 2026 Nestlé USA Sales
Internship:
We offer a 10-week paid internship in the Nestlé Sales
Organization. The Sales internship is an introduction to a career in sales and
the partnerships with our major customer teams. Interns will develop their
knowledge and understanding of the Consumer Products and Food industry, tackle
relevant business challenges, develop selling skills, and inspire change for
real processes and business needs. The experience requires collaboration with
team members from across business divisions, networking with senior management,
and participation in social engagements with interns from other programs.
As a member of one of our customer teams, you will
participate in key sales activities throughout your field experience with
direct instruction from Nestlé USA leaders.
During the internship, you will focus on a project that
requires a new perspective to deliver results against our immediate and future
business needs. Additional social activities are planned to provide insights
into day-to-day life at Nestlé USA. These findings will culminate with a
presentation to senior leaders.
2026 Nestlé USA Sales Internship Locations:
- This
internship is located in Eden Prairie, MN.
After Your Internship:
The internship feeds directly into our full-time Nestlé
Sales Development Program and participants may receive a full-time offer to
join the organization following the completion of the internship.
We invite you to challenge the traditional ways of working,
provide innovative ideas, and improve processes.
Application Criteria:
- Currently
pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications,
Marketing, Sales Management, or related fields, to be completed by June
2027
- Preferred
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- Leadership
experience through, but not limited to, an extra-curricular activity,
organization, club, sports team, or employment
Other Requirements:
- Ability
to relocate to Eden Prairie, MN for the 10-week duration of the program
across summer 2026
- Willingness
to relocate in the future to another Nestlé office if extended a full-time
opportunity for the Nestlé Sales Development program
- Willing
to generate enthusiasm and excitement for our products
Knowledge & Skills
- Intermediate
to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Possess
excellent analytical skills and ability to utilize basic Excel functions
- Able
to build comprehensive presentations in PowerPoint
- Organized
with outstanding attention to detail to ensure accuracy
- Comfortable
working in a team setting
- Ability
to accept change and learn quickly in a fast-paced, complex environment
- Ability
to demonstrate initiative
Additional Perks:
- Exposure
to a dynamic and friendly work environment
- Opportunity
to network with various divisions and employees across the company
- Potential
opportunity for full-time employment starting summer 2027 based on
performance in the role
- Work
with an influential industry leader in consumer-packaged goods (Fortune
Magazine)
The approximate starting hourly pay rate for this position
is $23.50.