Supply Chain Operations Manager

• Ensure good warehousing practices for raw & packaging material and for finished goods. Accurately records the inventory and checks inventory rotation, controls and co-ordinates all documents relevant to receipt and dispatch of goods.
• Ensure smooth operations by effective communication and close collaboration with all internal partners at factory, Supply Chain, Procurement and external partners as Suppliers, Customs and Transport providers.
• LEAN source Leader for the site.
• Detailed Production Scheduling is consistently delivering achievable plans within given Master Production Schedule, while minimizing production costs.
• Material Management Planning (Inbound Material Management) makes raw & packaging material available on time and quality at best overall costs for seamless manufacturing; co-ordinates with suppliers of raw and packaging materials for maintaining service levels while constantly seeking improvement possibilities.
• Develop and implement containment strategies.
• Support and participate in Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Total Performance Management (TPM) as a part of their job responsibility within their Business Unit or as assigned within the factory.
• Collaborate with peer factory Supply Chain managers to share best practices, Liaise with Lean Champion, Supply Chain, Procurement, Factory Management and Application Group to drive continuous Improvement.
• Ensures that the factory has a solid, reliable, and qualified supplier base.
• Develops budget and maintains performance plans.
• Maintains a safe working environment.
• Development of careers, succession plans, development of coaching of factory supply chain personnel.

• BS/BA degree (preferably in an Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or Business Management).
• Experience in manufacturing environment with responsibility for Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Firm understanding of manufacturing and distribution processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles and processes.

• 5 years of direct management experience in supply chain operations.
• 3 years of experience in leading teams.
• Operations and manufacturing experience is required preferably in food manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of the following topics: inbound materials management; detailed production planning; material handling; impact of stock levels on working capital and freshness; trade-offs within Supply Chain; LEAN principles and Value Stream Processes; Safety, Health, and Environment; Quality principles; regulations/ Best Practices
• Intermediate understanding of best practices in Nestle business strategy, budget management, and cost analysis; evaluation and management of investment requirements; promotion and product customization processes; innovation/renovation; new product launches; overall business environment and industry specific trends.

• Ability to effectively manage relationships based on an open communication and achievement of common objectives.
• Driving a continuous improvement culture based on performance management and implementation of projects.
• People development and coaching
• Planning skills with an ability to consider likely business issues and impacts proactively.

• Note: Nespresso is not a federal contractor and does not maintain affirmative action programs