Nestlé has over 308 000 employees worldwide. More than being the world’s number one food and beverage brand, we’ve successfully launched, and sustained, hundreds of thousands of careers.

We’re now looking for a factory demand & supply planner to join the Harare Factory.

The planner will be responsible for Raw and Packaging materials planning in Harare factory.

You will provide consistently short-term finite capacity-constrained production plans with feasible and realistic sequenced materials in accordance with the availability of resources (production lines) and materials. You will also ensure availability of materials to fulfill the requirements of the production plans within the agreed cost boundaries.

A day in the life of a Materials Requirements Planner entails:

1. You will undertake raw & packaging materials replenishment and working capital management;
2. Managing call-off purchase orders and MRP master data update;
3. Undertake Goods Receipt vs Invoice receipt difference resolution.
4. Defining stock policy and management approach to be applied to each material within their portfolio;
5. Identification of practical issues concerning material supply and demand for raw and packaging materials.
6. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives tailored to identify opportunities and potential issues within the 18month horizon
7. Ensuring excellent supplier relationships.
8. Involve their suppliers in supply chain improvement exercises that creates shared value.

What will make you successful

• Degree in Supply Chain managment/ Operations management
• Two or more years of relevant operational experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Detailed Production Scheduling
• Materials Handling
• MPS (Master Production Scheduling)
• DRP (Distribution Requirement Planning)
• MRP (Material Requirement Planning)
• Experience working with SAP and Power BI.
• Must have strong analytical, numerical and excel skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to influence others.