About the Role
Nestle Foods is the largest food and beverage company in the world, driven by a fundamental purpose to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. Operating in over 194 countries with iconic brands like Nescafé, Maggi, and Milo, we offer a dynamic and collaborative human environment where passionate professionals thrive. We are currently seeking a dedicated Production Planner to join our dynamic factory and supply chain team in Nigeria, playing a crucial role in maintaining product availability and manufacturing efficiency.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare realistic short-term production schedules at the SKU level, taking available capacity, labor, and raw materials into consideration.
- Ensure all production orders are logically sequenced to fully support steady product availability and minimize operational downtime.
- Provide critical capacity information to support ongoing production, scheduled plant shutdowns, and strategic investment planning.
- Maintain accurate scheduling master data and ensure planning systems properly reflect actual factory production processes.
- Collaborate closely with materials schedulers to proactively identify potential material shortages that could affect daily manufacturing output.
- Identify early capacity constraints and propose actionable solutions alongside factory stakeholders to improve overall scheduling efficiency.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years of proven professional experience in production scheduling within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning and the strategic balance between customer service and manufacturing costs.
- Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with the ability to act proactively and take full ownership.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills to influence cross-functional factory teams.
- Professional certification such as CPIM will be a distinct advantage.
- Competitive salary and performance-based compensation structures.
- Comprehensive medical coverage and wellness programs for employees and dependents.
- Continuous professional development, training, and global career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven work culture with a global industry leader.