Nestle

Demand Planner

Nestle

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Praha • Czechia

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About the role

  • Ensuring strategic management of the Demand Planning process to prepare the Consensus Demand Plan
  • Delivering a stable demand plan while appropriately considering recent events and ensuring high Demand Plan Accuracy, controlled variability, and no systematic bias
  • Using appropriate statistical models and parameters and enriching statistical forecasts to generate accurate base demand forecasts
  • Managing exceptions to enhance the responsiveness of the Supply Chain in fulfilling customer demand
  • Creating and maintaining relevant master data in the planning systems used
  • Building and maintaining strong communication and collaboration within Supply Chain and with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Finance
  • Effectively using demand planning system functionalities to enable an exception‑based management approach
  • Ensuring demand plan information is available to internal business partners as required
  • Collaborating regularly with Marketing and Sales by providing input on product launches, portfolio optimization, commercial decisions, promotions, and customer behavior
  • Managing the appropriate balance between stock levels and product freshness

Requirements

  • University degree preferred
  • Relevant work experience in planning or forecasting is highly desirable
  • English at a professional business level
  • Advanced user of MS Excel; knowledge of MS Access is a strong advantage
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Analytical mindset, team player, adaptable and flexible
Benefits
  • Opportunity for professional growth – collaboration with experts across the field and support for your education.
  • Flexible working hours and the option to work from home based on agreement with your manager.
  • 5 weeks of vacation + up to 5 Flexi Days according to internal rules.
  • Meal allowance or a meal voucher of CZK 55 when working from home.
  • Benefit Plus – a wide range of benefits in sports, culture, health, travel, and education.
  • MultiSport card for relaxation and sports.
  • uLékaře.cz free of charge – online prevention and specialist appointments for you and your family.
  • Parental Policy – financial support during maternity leave, parental leave, or childcare.
  • Contribution to pension or life insurance after the probation period.
  • Group life insurance paid by the employer.
  • Sabbatical for up to 6 months after 3 years in the company.
  • Rewards for regular blood donors.
  • Company events, workshops, health and development activities.
  • Employee discounts on Nestlé, Nespresso, Purina products and other partners.
  • Possibility to bring your dog to the office occasionally (designated areas within the Purina team).
  • Partner discounts – sports, wellness stays, electronics, travel, automotive and more.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
demand planningstatistical modelsbase demand forecastsmaster data managementexception-based managementforecastingplanning systems
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationnegotiationanalytical mindsetteam playeradaptabilityflexibility