MRP Excellence Steward

MRP Excellence Steward

Planning Service Center

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement best practices in materials planning, including the development and refinement of processes and tools.


• Establish and monitor standard key performance indicators for materials planning across the PSC, including inventory turnover, supplier performance and other relevant measures.


• Drive initiatives aimed at improving the defined materials planning KPIs across the PSC whenever required.


• Continuously review and optimize materials planning processes to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce manual intervention and automate tasks wherever possible.


• Foster collaboration between materials planners and relevant stakeholders.


• Evaluate and lead the implementation of materials planning software and tools to streamline and enhance materials planning processes.


• Provide training and mentorship to the materials planning community to strengthen its skills and expertise.


• Collaborate with MRP Excellence Stewards in other PSCs to ensure process standardization, share MRP best practices and build a global expert network across zones.


• Cooperate closely with IT, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs and DSP functions.


• Ensure that assigned projects are delivered on time, within budget and according to defined quality standards.


• Define and monitor project-specific KPIs and support the training of the materials planning community in newly introduced processes and systems.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Economics or a related field.


• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics or an MBA would be an advantage.


• Six Sigma certification or a comparable qualification would be an asset.


• Approximately 5 years of professional experience in supply planning.


• At least 3 years of experience in materials planning.


• At least 2 years of experience in process optimization and project management.


• Profound understanding of supply chain planning.


• Strong analytical background.


• Experience working with planning and ERP systems, preferably SAP and OMP.


• Strong stakeholder-management skills.


• Good understanding of Nestlé’s business environment.


• Ability to identify common ground and develop solutions that benefit the wider organization.


• Ability to act as an ambassador for change and support the implementation of new ways of working.

Our offer:

• A competitive benefits package applicable to the country of employment.


• Flexible working arrangements and a hybrid working model, in line with local policies.


• A bonus scheme based on locally applicable rules and position eligibility.


• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, inclusive and international environment.


• Employee development programs and broad growth opportunities within the organization.


• Programs supporting employee health and wellbeing.


• A working environment based on respect, cooperation, diversity and equal opportunities.


• The opportunity to participate in sustainability projects and join a community focused on creating sustainable solutions.