Production Planner at Nestle Foods

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 company driven by our purpose to improve the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.
• Nestlé Nigeria is currently looking for a Production Planner to consistently provide short-term/finite capacity-constrained production plans with feasible and realistic sequenced materials in accordance with the availability of resources (production lines/labor) and materials.

A day in the life of the Production Planner:

• Creating feasible production plans within the Detailed Production Scheduling (DPS) period that meet the market demand, taking into consideration available capacity, labor, materials, inventory policy and product family sequencing; thereby optimizing the factory's ability to produce the SKUs within the families.
• Identification of possible opportunities and practical issues (plant shutdowns, timing of promotion activity, etcetera) within the DPS period.
• Providing advance information on labor and resource requirements within the DPS period.
• Providing daily production and material status updates for management decision.

What Will Make You Successful?

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Economics, Statistics, Engineering or Mathematics.
• 0 – 3 years’ relevant experience in at least one of the following Supply Chain functions - Demand and Supply Planning, Detailed Production Scheduling system, Distribution Requirement Planning, Raw & Packaging Material Requirement Planning, etc.
• Excellent proficiency level in the use of Microsoft Office tools. Working knowledge of Power BI and SAP is added advantage.
• Excellent analytical and Numerical Aptitude.
• Adaptability, Learning Agility and Innovative.
• Attention to Detail, Excellent Communication skills, Interpersonal Skills, Multi-tasking ability, and Service Orientation.

We Offer:

• Interesting and challenging work in a global organisation – a branch of worldwide and well recognized FMCG
• Possibility to work with a dynamic team of professionals and leaders.
• Possibility to work on challenging projects.
• A work environment that promotes respect, professionalism, and professional growth opportunities
• Possibility of personal development & career advancement