Nestle

Global Senior Demand Planner – Temporary Contract

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lisbon • Portugal

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Collect information and assumptions received from Markets and HQ Marketing, Commercial and Finance;
  • Liaise with HQ Marketing and Commercial to ensure that all launch or phase-out information has been submitted to the markets before communicating with Supply Chain;
  • Request and support markets in providing their 18-month rolling demand plan for new products;
  • Ensure that phase-out products are reflected in the markets' 18-month rolling demand plans;
  • Consolidate and challenge market forecasts;
  • Review and challenge Markets' DPA results;
  • Ensure Demand Plan information is available to all internal stakeholders through systematic reporting, ad-hoc reports and clear communication;
  • Support MBP meetings (MFR, MOR, Zone MBP) by gathering inputs from internal stakeholders and preparing presentation materials;
  • Analyze the 18-month rolling demand plan and ensure alignment with Dynamic Forecasts;
  • Challenge Supply Chain teams in the markets and verify that their 18-month rolling demand plans are consistent with business development;
  • Support markets with problem-solving initiatives to meet KPI targets (e.g., GSTD, DMAIC).

Requirements

  • University degree, preferably in Engineering, Management, Mathematics or Statistics
  • At least 5 years of operational experience in Supply and Demand Planning is recommended
  • Fluent in Portuguese and English – additional languages are an advantage
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of programming languages (Python) and Power BI is a plus
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Proactive attitude
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Stakeholder management and engagement skills
  • Conflict management skills
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Meal allowance card
  • Join the Nestlé Club and get discounts with various partners
  • Free (high-quality) coffee at the office
  • Employee discounts in the company shop
  • Company equipment according to professional needs
  • Medical support available at the office (Lisbon)
  • E-learning courses and training programs to support career development
  • Career progression opportunities and potential for international assignments
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Supply PlanningDemand PlanningForecastingData AnalysisKPI ManagementPythonPower BIMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailProactive AttitudeProblem-SolvingStakeholder ManagementConflict ManagementCommunication
Certifications
University Degree