Senior Customer Facing Supply Chain Specialist - CPFR
Nestle, Arlington, VA, United States
SUMMARY
Primary responsibilities include maximizing store in-stocks, promotional event management, planogram reset execution, driving incremental sales, generating cost savings and analyzing customer data. The position is on the Nestlé Customer Facing Supply Chain Team and will interact with all levels of management to resolve issues and present solutions to improve operational efficiencies. The CPFR Team is the primary contact within the Nestlé Supply Chain to execute merchandising plans with customer demand chain team to optimize inventory throughout the networks.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Track fill rate, on time, in stock, DOS and forecast accuracy and conduct root cause analysis to identify drivers of low performance
Utilize customer data to analyze DC and store inventories, evaluate POS trends and confirm forward looking forecast is aligned to customer forecast
Lead collaborative meetings with the customer to review KPI metrics, implement promotional strategies and lead after action reviews for seasonal events
Facilitate weekly cross functional supply chain reviews with internal partners to drive best in class execution
Manage new item introduction to maximize sales and develop an exit strategy for discontinued items to minimize markdown exposure
Build and maintain collaborative customer and internal stakeholder relationships to drive supply chain efficiency
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or 3-5 years relevant experience
Previous customer supply chain related experience
Demonstrates analytical thinking and problem solving skills
Exhibits strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Adapts to changing customer demands with a sense of urgency
Balances priorities and properly manages communication on deliverables with relevant stakeholders
Cultivates networks with people across teams, hierarchies and functions within the organization and at the customer
Streamlines processes to maximize efficiency and continuously improve
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
Job Requisition: 397747
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Primary responsibilities include maximizing store in-stocks, promotional event management, planogram reset execution, driving incremental sales, generating cost savings and analyzing customer data. The position is on the Nestlé Customer Facing Supply Chain Team and will interact with all levels of management to resolve issues and present solutions to improve operational efficiencies. The CPFR Team is the primary contact within the Nestlé Supply Chain to execute merchandising plans with customer demand chain team to optimize inventory throughout the networks.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Track fill rate, on time, in stock, DOS and forecast accuracy and conduct root cause analysis to identify drivers of low performance
Utilize customer data to analyze DC and store inventories, evaluate POS trends and confirm forward looking forecast is aligned to customer forecast
Lead collaborative meetings with the customer to review KPI metrics, implement promotional strategies and lead after action reviews for seasonal events
Facilitate weekly cross functional supply chain reviews with internal partners to drive best in class execution
Manage new item introduction to maximize sales and develop an exit strategy for discontinued items to minimize markdown exposure
Build and maintain collaborative customer and internal stakeholder relationships to drive supply chain efficiency
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred or 3-5 years relevant experience
Previous customer supply chain related experience
Demonstrates analytical thinking and problem solving skills
Exhibits strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Adapts to changing customer demands with a sense of urgency
Balances priorities and properly manages communication on deliverables with relevant stakeholders
Cultivates networks with people across teams, hierarchies and functions within the organization and at the customer
Streamlines processes to maximize efficiency and continuously improve
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
Job Requisition: 397747
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