Expert Operations Strategy

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.

At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Support the long-term commercial strategies across all Nestle USA Divisions through scenario development and analysis of One Operations based projects & solutions. The Strategy Expert will support our One Operations stakeholders with project analysis structure, analytics, and communications to drive alignment on project feasibility recommendations. The Strategy Expert will also be the lead SME to develop, maintain, and present long-term capacity views for all manufacturing lines within their assigned categories. This includes modeling of multiple supply scenarios to optimize the E2E supply chain.

This role relies on a multi-disciplined team performing a range of in-depth analyses on market dynamics, E2E operations, competitor, and financial information. Final recommendations are presented to senior management enabling them to make decisions in the strategic horizon. This exposure allows for developing a strong network across different functional areas within Nestle, both within One Operations and our commercial teams.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key activities of a One Operations Strategy Expert include:

1. Partner closely with the OOS Division Leads to understand divisional strategy needs based on the long-term strategy roadmap (Future Operations Landscape) and work across all One Operations functions to comprehend all E2E impacts.

1. Monitor and analyze manufacturing capacity, including simulation of multiple demand scenarios, providing insights on watch points and recommendations to optimize

1. Assess strategic sourcing scenarios to articulate tradeoffs between different options and frame key strategic decisions for executive stakeholders to make well informed decisions

1. Lead the early feasibility analysis for major One Operations projects, collaborating across all One Ops functions to develop a budgetary business case and recommendation

1. Understand the roles of production lines and identify improvement opportunities in the assignment of SKUs to lines. Communicate cost reduction and CAPEX avoidance opportunities for follow up action.

1. Own and improve capacity modeling tools & techniques to continually improve speed and efficiency in scenario modeling.

1. Other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

* Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics or engineering. MBA preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

* At least 5 years of experience in a strategy, operations or finance area preferably in the CPG sector.

* Asset utilization analysis and Financial analysis (cash flow analysis and investment evaluation), such as work as an industrial engineer, manufacturing co-pilot, supply chain planner, or factory supply chain manager

* Familiarity with manufacturing operations and planning

* Project management experience preferred.

* Experience presenting to executive audiences preferred

SKILLS:

* Very strong analytical skills with the ability to manipulate data from disparate sources

* Ability to distill information and present conclusions clearly

* Proactive, self-motivated and can work on your own initiative

* Confident and have an enquiring mind

* Flexible and active team player, ability to collaborate and effectively get work done across teams

* An effective and competent communicator and listener

* Well-organized with attention to detail

* Microsoft Office - specifically Excel modeling and Power Point

#LI-EW1

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

The Nestle Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

Job Requisition:357154