Supply Chain Manager - Bryanston at Nestle

Position Summary

Drive supply chain operations to ensure that finished goods are available to meet consumer demand and satisfaction. All at the right location, at the right moment and whilst meeting quality standards and minimizing costs.

A day in the life of a Nespresso Supply Chain Manager

• Drive the supply chain
• Develop and implement the distribution network strategy for the market
• Develop operational excellence in Distribution & Fulfillment Management
• Develop new distribution services in close collaboration with B2C and B2B and Marketing
• Develop and implement the Supply and Demand plan by applying best practices, improving processes, analyzing sales history and forecast data.
• Liaise with B2C and B2B and Marketing to ensure that all necessary launch or phase-out information has been correctly considered in the supply and demand plan
• Implement outcome of Monthly Business Planning (MBP)
• Ensure SKU reduction programs being performed.

Third Party Management

• Effectively manage Third Party Providers and Service Level Agreements by monitoring interactions and comparing actual performance with pre-defined expectations, identifying potential problems, and determining appropriate actions to mitigate risks and ensure quality
• Capitalize on international networks to achieve specific business objectives within budget
• Monitor ways of working of Third Parties to ensure that it is in line with the Nespresso brand purpose and in compliance with local regulations and Nestlé standards and policies
• Drive improvement and innovation development opportunities in the services delivered by Third Party Providers, and collaborate effectively with Third Party Providers to realize said improvement or innovation
• Provide input to procurement based on expertise and requirements prior to signing contracts and Service Level Agreements with Third Parties.

Management Team Responsibilities

• Drive the organization’s business results by making tactical and operational decisions by building the department in a sustainable way.
• Define and drive the right initiatives to achieve business results
• Manage and monitor the budget within the subdepartment.
• Drive improvements and efficiencies in the organization by collaborating with other departments.

People & Performance Management

• Attract and retain talent, develop the personal effectiveness of employees by regular coaching and implementation of learning activities
• Build a strong team where team members collaborate effectively and understand their shared goals and purpose
• Set individual performance goals that provide a clear line of sight to organizational priorities and monitor progress towards achievement of goals by use of the PDP methodology
• Lead by example in terms of NLF behaviors and safety leadership
• Build the Nespresso culture by promoting and supporting a happy, healthy, and safe working environment that encourages teamwork, ambition, and a high level of professionalism.

What will make you successful?

• Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management
• 5-8 years’ experience in DSP, Warehousing and Last-mile logistics with a high-quality consumer centric mindset (experienced preferably in a high-end luxury brand or FMCG)
• Experienced people manager
• Experience in 3rd Party Management
• Experience in managing complex projects
• Experience with ERP and WMS systems. Microsoft Dynamics working experience advantageous, or similar.