Sr. Business Solution Specialist

Senior Business Analyst – IT Technical & Production

We are looking for someone with 10+ years of working experience with strong project management and technical skills, effective communication, ability to lead teams and manage stakeholder relationships with proven experience in deploying IT solutions in a large-scale environment to join our team in the Asia/Oceania/Africa (AOA) region.

The role:

• Transformational Leadership in IT Solutions: As a key player in Nestlé's IT team, you will lead large-scale projects that deploy cutting-edge Technical and Production IT Solutions across the Asia/Oceania/Africa region. This role not only enhances operational efficiencies in over 100 factories but also positions you as a transformational leader within the largest food and beverage company globally, providing an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of quality management in the industry.

• Collaborative Global Environment: The role offers the unique chance to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with diverse teams across different regions. By building strong relationships with product team leaders and offshore groups, you will drive optimization and innovation, contributing to a culture of excellence that resonates with Nestlé's mission of enhancing quality of life and fostering a healthier future.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Business Analyst you will:

• Managing large-scale IT projects for the deployment of quality management functionalities in Technical and Production

• Lead by example, provide coaching and direction to peers in the operations community, recognizing achievements while promoting an open and business-oriented culture and mindset

• Build and maintains relationships with product team leaders to develop a clear understanding of product strategy, product value delivery planning and of business needs

• Partnering with offshore sustain groups to deliver low cost sustain as well as drive optimization, simplification and efficiency

• Ensuring Service Level Management best practices and Compliance & Security requirements for more than 100 factories

• Performing testing, configuration & support activities in collaboration with offshore providers and market stakeholders

• Participating in market project teams for process improvement IT projects

We offer more than just a job. We put people first and inspire you to become the best version of yourself.

• Great benefits including salary and a comprehensive social benefits package. We have one of the best pension plans on the market, as well as flexible remuneration with tax advantages: health insurance, restaurant card, mobility plan, etc.

• Personal and professional growth through ongoing training and constant career opportunities reflecting our conviction that people are our most important asset.

• Hybrid working environment with flexible working scheme. Our state-of-the-art campus is dog friendly and equipped with a medical center, canteen and areas to co-create network and chill

• Recreation activities such as yoga, Zumba, etc. and a wide range of volunteering activities.

Join our global team of IT professionals at Nestlé, driving daily innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address digital opportunities. Grow professionally in a dynamic and impactful environment, collaborating with business partners worldwide to deliver integrated technology solutions

What will make you a great fit?

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, business administration or related field, or equivalent work experience

• Extensive knowledge of SAP Quality Management solutions, testing and configuration for T&P.

• Effective communication and presentation skills are vital as you develop working partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across the globe.

• Self-motivated and proactive, you will be analytically minded with proven capacity for problem solving and root cause analysis.

• With stakeholders based in various time zones, flexibility and adaptability is essential as you participate in teleconferences and activities outside of standard business hours

Bonus Points If You: - up to 3 additional requirements that can be a plus, but not required and could be teachable on the role.

• Ideally having factory experience, working in the food safety quality management function.

• Preferred experience in MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) or other factory food safety applications e.g. LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems.

• Exposure to Project Management gained through managing projects.

Not a 100% match? No worries Nestlé supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

What you can expect in your application journey:

1. Hit apply and enter our job portal.

2. Submit your application with your CV.

3. We will contact relevant applicants.

4. Interviews (HR, Hiring team and stakeholders).

5. Feedback.

6. We make an offer.

7. Location dependent checks and pre-onboarding.

8. First working day.

About Nestlé:

We are Nestlé, the largest food and beverage company with brands including KitKat, Nescafé, Maggi, Purina, among many others. We are approximately 275,000 employees strong, motivated by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. Our values are rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for our future. With more than CHF 94.4 billion sales in 2022, we have an expansive presence, with 344 factories in 77 countries. Want to learn more? Visit us at

We encourage the diversity of applicants across gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief and disability.

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