We are seeking a highly skilled and organised Vendor Manage Inventory - Planner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently managing the customer replenishment processes for all Nestle business units, including Pet and Cereals.
Your primary focus will be to ensure on-shelf availability while driving improvements for the downstream supply chain. You will play a crucial role in maintaining up-to-date information flows between Nestle and the customer, which are vital for business decision-making and continuity. The ideal candidate will have strong coordination and communication skills, with a customer-focused approach. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Efficiently manage events, promotions, and new product launches/changeovers with the customer
Efficiently manage customer replenishment processes for Nestle business units
Demonstrate cross-functional alignment with Demand and supply planning, Sales, and integration points
Drive internal and external KPI reporting, including reason codes for failure
Monitor end-to-end order to cash process, resolving issues and managing claims and invoices
Develop customer insights and drive initiatives for improvement
Monitor and improve cost drivers across both businesses
Resolve OBSL misses and availability issues, conducting root cause analysis
Actively engage in Supply Chain Efficiency programs
Support QA team in investigating Non-Conformances and closing cases efficiently
Skills and Experiences:
Demonstrated experience in Supply Chain, Customer service, or Sales
Operational experience at a market/business level
Experience working collaboratively with customers
Involvement in business improvement projects or teams
Understanding of Order to Cash process and customer service focus
Strong commercial and business acumen
Previous experience working for a customer is desirable
Effective stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills
Degree qualification is desirable
Benefits:
Joining Nestlé means working with an exceptional and highly engaged team while building and growing your career with a global FMCG leader.
In addition, we offer:
Varied career experiences and personalised development support.
Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts.
Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program.
Paid parental and partner leave.
Purchase Leave Scheme.
Additional company contribution to KiwiSaver.
Free parking onsite.
Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave.
Discounted Nestlé products.
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