Nestle

Operations

• Support the Continuous Improvement Champion in delivering the center's continuous improvement (CI) initiatives
• Partner and support Process Optimizers/Market Account Leads to deliver service improvement and productivity initiatives
• Deliver Monthly Coaching, Project Teams and Operations Review Coaching and Assessment
• Support teams in identification of service improvement, automation and dashboarding initiatives
• Deliver common approach to achieving service improvement and process efficiencies through CI methodologies
• Embed CI mindset and support CI capability building across the Center
• Drive CI culture: run Go See Think Do, CI Awareness Campaigns, manage logistics for CI trainings, design CI Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Act as SPOC for Center Project Governance and Monthly Operational Reporting Dashboard

Process Improvement Specialist

Manager

• Functional management, leadership and execution of all sales activities for assigned retailer in the Natural Independent Channel
• Develop strategic relationships with independent natural channel retail groups to drive displays, distribution gains and ACV enhancement
• Establish strong working relationships with internal teams (Customer Strategy, Finance, Customer Service)
• Understand customers' go-to-market and Category Management strategies and align brand/category growth plans
• Deliver target budget plan, new product distribution goals and monthly sales analytics and reporting
• Identify new growth opportunities and develop written strategic sales plans
• Liaise with RVP to develop operational plans, manage execution and measure results
• Deliver customer presentations demonstrating innovation, shelf positioning, promotions and pricing
• Manage daily business with customers including UPC setup, maintenance, logistics and inventory
• Sell-in new products and promotions; ensure full-line distribution of products
• Work with customers to implement retail initiatives and monitor retail standards
• Ongoing contract management to strengthen customer and NHSc market position
• Work with agencies to input Trade Investment Management (Osprey), direct sales forecasting and projections
• Manage trade budgets with focus on ROI and P&L management within account coverage
• Perform other duties as required

Process Improvement Specialist

Customer Development Manager, Independent Natural Channel