VMHS International Supply Planner (MPS/SNP)

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Position Snapshot 

 

Location: Frankfurt am Main, DE
Company: Nestlé Health Science 
Act. Rate: Full-Time Act. Rate 100%
Type of contract: Permanent contract 

Travel rate: up to 10% required

Start date: ASAP
 

What we offer at Nestlé 

 

Flexible combination of office-based and remote work. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you!  
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development  
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces  
Dynamic international working environment  
Attractive additional benefits   
 
Position summary 

 

Nestlé Health Science is a globally recognized leader in the science of nutrition, with more than 11,000 employees around the world. With a portfolio of science-based consumer health, medical nutrition, vitamin and supplement brands, and pharmaceutical therapies, we are redefining the management of health.  

 

As a VMHS International Supply Planner (Master Production Scheduling / Supply Network Planning), you will be responsible for analyzing net dispatch requirements, preparing supply and deployment plans, and optimizing mixed loads to meet customer demand. You will balance product availability with inventory costs, establish stock policies, and communicate supply issues. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. 

 

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.  
 
A day in the life of a VMHS International Supply Planner (MPS/SNP)

 

• Analyze net dispatch requirements and prepare supply and deployment plans to meet customer demand.
• Provide visibility to transportation, logistics, and procurement teams for medium/long term horizons.
• Ensure smooth implementation of promotional activities and new product launches.
• Plan and optimize mixed loads, considering transportation constraints.
• Balance product availability with inventory and transportation costs.
• Establish and revise stock policies for finished goods.
• Communicate supply issues and provide alternative supply scenarios.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish an 18-month production plan for factories, including sub-contracting and co-manufacturing, respecting available capacity.
• Establish Committed Capacity and provide information on labor requirements.
• Proactively address and share capacity issues, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to cross-functional planning activities and key meetings.
• Support the Annual Volume Commitment and Strategic Volume Planning process.
• Support NCE/LEAN initiatives and collaborate with peers to share best practices.
• Collaborate with LEAN Champion, Business Excellence, and Production Management for continuous improvement.

 

What will make you successful 

 

• Relevant operational experience in factory planning, factory logistics, IMS, or other supply planning positions.
• Experience in supply chain development and customer-facing supply chain is helpful.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and using relevant planning tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Experience in factory planning, supply chain planning, procurement, or related roles.
• Knowledge of manufacturing finished goods inventory planning and control.
• Familiarity with production scheduling and supply chain operations.
• Understanding of product life cycle processes and factory master data management.
• Experience with CAPEX and strategic planning.
• Familiarity with NCE (Nestlé Continuous Excellence) principles and methodologies.

 

Nestlé Health Science is a leader in the science of nutrition, offering an extensive portfolio of science-based consumer health, medical nutrition, pharmaceutical therapies, and vitamin and supplement brands.  Headquartered in Switzerland, we have more than 11,000 employees around the world, with products available in more than 140 countries.   
 
Nutrition can be life-transforming for those who need extra support during short- or long