**Position Title:** PSC Category Demand Supply Planning Lead **Function:** Supply Chain – Planning Service Center **Location:** Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia **Company:** Nestlé **About the Role** Are you passionate about driving customer‑centric supply chain performance? We are looking for a **Category Demand Supply Planning Lead** to spearhead concurrent planning activities within our Planning Service Center. In this strategic leadership role, you will guide a multinational team, shape the planning capability for your category, and ensure reliable product availability that delights our customers and supports business growth. **What You’ll Do** As the PSC Category DSP Lead, you will: + Lead the Category Concurrent Planning team to deliver stable, reliable demand and supply plans using OMP and best‑in‑class planning practices. + Champion a customer‑centric mindset to ensure the availability of fresh finished and semi‑finished goods at the right place and time. + Drive collaboration across markets, factories, supply chain operations, and global stakeholders to ensure effective end‑to‑end planning. + Support new business models, route‑to‑market strategies, and category growth initiatives. + Provide direction to markets on priorities, arbitration, and allocations, ensuring adherence to agreed business rules. + Partner closely with the Excellence and Digital Solutions teams to drive continuous improvement within the Planning Service Center. + Serve as the first escalation point, ensuring smooth operations and seamless cross‑functional communication. + Coach, develop, and inspire a diverse team to unlock their full potential and elevate planning performance. **What You Bring** + **6+ years of demand & supply planning experience** , with demonstrated expertise in inventory management, concurrent planning, and end‑to‑end supply chain optimization. + **3+ years of people leadership experience** , with a proven record of building high‑performing, motivated teams. + Strong background in **process optimization** and implementing streamlined planning processes. + Bachelor’s degree in **Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Economics** ; Master’s in **Supply Chain/Operations Management or MBA** preferred. + Deep understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain, category complexities, and stakeholder dynamics. + Knowledge of the regional factory and distribution network. + Strong communication skills and ability to manage in dynamic, fast‑paced environments. + Fluency in **English** ; additional languages are a plus. **What Success Looks Like** You will thrive in this role if you: + Deliver strong customer service and planning KPIs (COF, DIO, NPL OTIF, TDC, coverage metrics, etc.) + Proactively engage with markets and stakeholders to drive improvements and deliver business results + Inspire and develop talent through coaching, capability building, and inclusive leadership + Bring a solution‑driven mindset, challenge the status quo, and lead change with integrity You’ll be part of a dynamic Planning Service Center that plays a critical role in shaping the supply chain of tomorrow. You’ll lead a talented team, collaborate across markets and categories, and directly influence planning performance, customer satisfaction, and business success.