Senior DSP Manager - Nestlé Waters

About the role

Nestlé is looking for a Senior DSP Manager to join its Nestlé Waters team in Istanbul. The role leads the Demand and Supply Planning team, applying best practice and efficient processes so that finished goods are available where customers need them, with high freshness and low cost.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Demand and Supply Planning team in applying best practice and efficient processes to meet customer demand at the right stock location with high freshness while minimizing cost.
• Manage and maintain a skilled, motivated team of planners, improving the quality of plans and their efficiency.
• Keep the function aligned with business priorities and KPIs.
• Manage the flow of information with internal partners such as Customer Service, Logistics, Procurement, Operations, Sales, Marketing and Finance.
• Manage relationships with inter-market producers and receivers for efficient, cost-effective replenishment.
• Manage relationships with external partners such as customers, service providers and vendors.
• Contribute to the Competitive Planning solution through the Market Business Strategy (MBS), Integrated Commercial Planning (ICP), Monthly Business Planning (MBP) and Dynamic Forecast (DF) processes.

Required profile

• University graduate.
• Demand & Supply Planning project management experience in the DSP area.
• A leadership role in one of the functions across generating demand or ensuring supply, such as Sales / Marketing, Technical & Production, Customer Service, Demand & Supply Planning, Supply Chain Development or Procurement.
• Desirable: experience in a leadership position in a LEAN organization, having adapted LEAN concepts and tools.

What we offer

• Flexible work schedule and hybrid working.
• Multinational experience within a leading food and beverage company, with international and domestic career opportunities.
• Development opportunities and training.
• Employee discounts, Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 support, wellbeing and sports benefits.
• Paid birthday leave and 4 weeks of paternity leave.