Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven. **Position Summary** Our roots were planted here in 1894, and we have since expanded to 24 manufacturing facilities nationwide. St. Louis, a hidden gem, offers a unique blend of big-city amenities and a small-town feel. Discover a rich culture, world-class schools, top-notch healthcare, and affordable living. With neighborhoods to suit every lifestyle, St. Louis is the perfect place to call home. Join us in this vibrant city, where we proudly work together to make a difference in the lives of people, our pets and the environment. As a Supply Planning Lead, you’ll develop and implement effective supply planning strategies to ensure availability of finished goods and operational excellence. You’ll influence cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Co-manufacturing, Demand Planning, and Marketing to ensure business objectives are supported. + Proactively manage production requirements and inventory for assigned segments & provide long and short-term planning direction to internal and co-manufacturers to ensure alignment with organizational priorities. + Evaluate short and long-term expected growth and demand to ensure adequate production and co-packing capacity. + Utilize data to build supply projection models and provide impact summaries to senior leadership. + Evaluate production locations and future plant capital improvements to maximize network efficiency and capacity. + Responsible for factory communication on any special packing requirements, new items, change in production location and coordination of those requirements with respect to finished goods and forecast demand. + Provide guidance and mentorship to supply planning team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. **Requirements** + Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Data Analytics, Engineering or related field + 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, supply chain analytics, procurement, logistics, data analytics, or related field The approximate pay range for this position is $97,000 to $144,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) . **REQUISITION ID:** 362868 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 Nestlé. 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. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home. The Nestlé 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: 362868