Loacation: Head Office - Lahore, Pakistan
Job Type: Full-time
At Nestlé, we believe in delivering the right product, at the right place, at the right time. As a DRP Specialist, you will play a critical role in managing the supply network by ensuring optimal stock levels across distribution points while balancing service, cost, and freshness objectives.
Analyze and optimize supply plans and dispatch requirements to meet customer demand while considering network constraints
Plan and optimize transportation loads to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Manage inventory levels to balance product availability with working capital and freshness targets
Monitor and resolve planning exceptions, making data-driven decisions aligned with business priorities
Ensure timely execution of weekly planning cycles and maintain strong service levels for local and Inter-Market Supply (IMS) customers
Identify risks related to volume fluctuations and proactively escalate to relevant stakeholders
Drive continuous improvement in logistics and supply planning processes
Define and maintain Distribution Center (DC)-wise stock cover policies
Collaborate closely with Customer Service, Transport, and DC Operations teams to ensure seamless execution
1–3 years of experience in Supply Chain, preferably in:
Distribution Center Operations
Transport Operations
Factory Logistics
Demand & Supply Planning
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
Ability to manage complexity and make timely, effective decisions
Familiarity with planning tools (e.g., SAP APO) is a plus
Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Customer Service Level achievement
Inventory optimization and working capital management
Freshness of stock
Dispatch schedule adherence
Effective execution of Operational Demand & Supply Review (OpDSR)
Timely communication of key supply risks and exceptions
At Nestlé, you will be part of a global organization that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement We empower our people to make an impact while developing their careers in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the future.
We can trace our origin back to 1866, when the first European condensed milk factory was opened in Cham, Switzerland, by the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. One year later, Henri Nestlé, a trained pharmacist, launched one of the world’s first prepared infant cereals ‘Farine lactée’ in Vevey, Switzerland.
Today, we employ around 273,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. With our headquarters still based in the Swiss town of Vevey, we had sales of CHF 84.3 billion in 2020.
Our portfolio covers almost every food and beverage category – offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families.
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