Supply Chain Operations, Senior Manager

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Health Science Canada (NHSc)

Position: Supply Chain Operations, Senior Manager

Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8;

Hybrid

A Little Bit About Us

Nestlé Health Science is an innovative company engaged in advancing the role of nutritional therapy to improve the management of health for consumers, patients and our partners in healthcare. Our intent is to bring forward nutritional therapies that have proven clinical and health economic value and improve the quality of people’s lives. We will support your personal growth with a people-focused culture and a flexible and diverse working environment.

What to Expect:

As the Senior Manager of Supply Chain and Operations, the individual will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence within Nestlé Health Science (NHSc.). This position is crucial for ensuring that the manufacturing facilities for Specialty Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbal Supplements operate seamlessly, meeting both production timelines and budgetary constraints. The individual's leadership will be instrumental in enhancing compliance across operations, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of the supply chain, ensuring product quality, and adhering to regulatory standards. By managing relationships with both internal and external suppliers and overseeing planning and procurement processes, the Senior Manager will contribute significantly to the overall success and sustainability of the business. The drive for compliance not only mitigates risks but also fosters trust among stakeholders, reinforcing Nestlé's commitment to excellence and accountability in all aspects of its operations. Additionally, the role emphasizes Lean Principles and continuous improvement to eliminate waste and achieve OPEX targets.

A day in the life of a Supply Chain Operations, Senior Manager:

• Manage and maintain a skilled, motivated team of Demand and Supply planners to continuously improve the quality of the Demand and Supply Plans and the efficiency with which they are
• produced.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with co-manufacturers, ensuring terms deliver to optimal supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure co-manufacturer performance and compliance.
• Ensure alignment with business priorities, initiatives and activitieswhile delivering KPIs.
• Effective use of planning, supporting and reporting tools, including use of statistical forecasting. Collaborate with supply chain performance acceleration team to drive improvements in process, capability development, digital acceleration.
• Lead the implementation of digital tools to improve the Demand Supply Planning process for your business/categories (statistical forecasting, locally and globally developed tools)
• Establish and maintain relationships with third-party logistics providers and carriers. Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to ensure cost-effectiveness and reliability in transportation services.
• Mentor and develop team members in inbound transportation management practices, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning within the team.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and finance teams to align supply chain operations with business objectives and market demands.
• Participating in and leading projects to drive positive and effective initiatives across the value chain
• Implement Measures and dashboards to ensure visibility to physical logistics operational performance.
• Demonstrated Value Creation through a Lean Enterprise Mindset
• Leads and coaches a high-performance team by clearly communicating expectations and providing consistent, constructive feedback.
• Supports team members to build strong development plans and ensures that the activities meet established objectives.
• Accountability for completing annual reviews for the team and makes the final rating decision
  
  

Role Requirements

• 7+ Years of experience across multiple supply chain and operations functions.
• Experience in the management of projects such as: Distribution Network Redesign (RTM), High Performance Logistics, Customer Logistics, Distribution Costing and Finance
• Ability to lead teams, be a catalyst of change and influence teams cross functionally to deliver business results.
• Relevant operational experience at a business level, in the following areas is beneficial: DSP, Co-Manufacturing, Procurement, Global / Domestic Transport, Warehouse Operations
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
  
  

What You Need To Know

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

 

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.