Operations Strategy Consultant

Position Snapshot

Location: Vevey, Switzerland
Company: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.
Act. Rate: Full-Time 100 %
Type of contract: Permanent contract
Start date: As of June 2024

What we offer at Nestlé

Flexible work policies in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment
process about what flexibility could look like for you!
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits

Position Summary

Our Operations Strategy Team is the internal consulting team, which provides Nestlé with the insights and analysis necessary to make the best choices regarding major investments, manufacturing networks optimization and other strategic decisions in the field of operations. This project-based function relies on a multi-disciplined team performing a range of in-depth analyses on market dynamics, operations, and competition as well as full financial evaluation of potential scenarios.

As an Operations Strategy Consultant, you will develop a strong network and have an impact on key decisions that will shape Nestlé’s operations footprint across the globe and businesses.

We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different businesses, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.

A Day in the Life of an Operations Strategy Consultant

• Identify opportunities to address the business needs and enhance operations capabilities to achieve long-term competitiveness and profitable growth
• Be involved in key decision processes to steer the company’s strategy
• Drive the overall analytical approach in line with the project investment objectives
• Challenge and derive conclusions and provide actionable recommendations
• Present impactful recommendations to Top Management

What will make you successful

• At least 5 years of experience in a strategy consulting group, finance or operations functions preferably in the FMCG sector
• Experience in a project driven environment
• A university degree in finance, business, economics or engineering (an MBA is an advantage)
• Proven analytical capabilities and ability to distil information and present conclusions clearly
• Excellent team player, self-motivated with a “can do” attitude and outstanding communication skills
• Fluent in English (other languages would be an advantage)

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.
We aim to hire friendly, respectful, inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.
Be a force for good. Join Nestlé and visit us on www.nestle.com.