Job Description

Nestlé is one of the world’s leading food and beverage company, with 2000 global iconic brands and operating in 188 countries.

At Nestlé we work for unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. That is our purpose.

We are the Good food, Good life company. We believe in the power of food to enhance lives. Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps children grow healthy, pets thrive, parents age gracefully and everyone live life to the fullest. Good food brings us together. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations.

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We are currently looking for a Demand Planning Executive to join our Nestlé Waters team.

Location: İstanbul
Type of contract: Permanent

As a Demand Planning Executive, you will have the following responsibilities;

• Ensuring high data quality and accuracy of demand planning data in the APO(Advanced Planning and Optimization)system; cleansing and maintaining sales history in collaboration with the Generating Demand team
• Developing, reviewing, and refining statistical forecasting models; creating baseline forecasts using appropriate models and parameters
• Consolidating and validating the consensus demand plan to drive the business with a single, reliable demand forecast (one‑number principle)
• Working closely with Sales and Marketing to challenge assumptions constructively and improve forecast accuracy
• Supporting and coordinating MBP (Monthly Business Planning) cycles, including preparation of assumptions and participation in key planning meetings
• Monitoring actual demand, production performance, inventory levels, and performing daily follow‑up on COF(Customer Order Fullfilment) COF reason codes, and initiating corrective actions when deviations occur
• Ensuring timely availability of local and imported finished goods through effective dispatch, production follow‑up, and inventory management in line with stock policies
• Managing imported finished goods planning and acting as the primary contact for producer markets; ensuring dispatch plans align with min–max and quota targets
• Providing supply visibility to Sales Operations and Customer Supply Chain teams to support customer service and execution
• Ensuring product freshness through regular reporting and follow‑up within the MBP cycle
• Publishing key demand and supply Key Performance Indicators and supporting continuous improvement and supply chain projects

Which profile are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Minimum4-5 years of relevant operations experience in Demand Planning, Production Planning, Supply Chain Operations
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actions
• Experience working cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)
• Strong planning, prioritization, and follow‑up skills in a fast‑paced environment

What are our employee community values?

Safety, quality, compliance and respect are pillars for our community existence.

Respect is our overaching value in Nestlé. We RESPECT eachother, others, environment and all life around.

We work in a supportive, caring, elevating environment. It is crucial for us to preserve our culture of solidarity.

What are our working values at Nestlé?

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid working

Multinational experience at one of the world’s leading food and beverage company

International and domestic career opportunities

Development opportunities and trainings

Exclusive employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 expert support

Employee Wellbeing and Sports Benefits (benefit from more than 5000 sport centers)

A paid birthday leave

4 weeks paternity leave

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Be a force for good.