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Nestle

Global food and beverage company

eRetailer Specialist

Full-Time
¥6M - ¥9.2M/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Tokyo, Japan
HybridHybrid model with three office days per week.
Growth & MarketingMarketing Generalist & Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A university degree or higher is required.
  • Native-level Japanese proficiency is required.
  • Business-level English proficiency, including speaking, reading, and writing, is required.
  • Ability to prepare materials and deliver presentations in English is required.
  • Ability to understand and contribute appropriately in English-language meetings is required.
  • Practical eRetail operations experience is required; account operations experience with Amazon and/or Rakuten Marketplace is welcomed.
  • Knowledge and understanding of eCommerce businesses and strong awareness of eCommerce trends in the Japanese market are required.
  • Ability to execute work accurately and responsibly while attending to detail is required.
  • Planning and coordination skills are required.
  • Adaptability to new knowledge and environments, and ability to communicate smoothly with diverse internal and external stakeholders, are required.
  • Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team is required.
  • Ability to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds is required.
  • Logical thinking and problem analysis skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Optimize the customer experience and user journey for Nespresso on eRetailer platforms, encourage registration on Nespresso.com, and expand the customer base.
  • Set eRetailer sales targets and monitor and report key performance indicators.
  • Localize and deploy digital assets for coffee machine products and promotional campaigns.
  • Drive consistent content distribution, or content syndication, across eRetailers and other digital platforms.
  • Develop and drive media investment strategies for eRetailers to improve conversion.
  • Manage the deployment and operation of product content and platform features in indirect-channel online stores in line with local campaigns and global product launches.
  • Coordinate with marketplace operations teams and drive platform improvements and development of new features.
  • Develop and drive business plans that achieve business objectives, improve conversion rates, and deliver a leading digital customer experience through indirect online channels such as marketplaces.
Desired Qualifications
  • Understanding or experience in profit-and-loss management, pricing strategy, and sales management.
  • Understanding or experience in product portfolio management.
  • Experience in forecasting and demand planning.
  • Ability to create English presentation materials using PowerPoint.
  • Data analysis skills, including statistical analysis.
  • Intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Experience building dashboards using Google Looker Studio or Microsoft Power BI.
  • Google Analytics certification.
  • Experience operating and localizing digital assets for eCommerce platforms and promotional campaigns.
  • Experience in business meetings, negotiations, and business discussions with retail partners.
  • Knowledge of omnichannel business.
  • Knowledge of customer relationship management and email marketing.
  • Deep understanding of optimizing return on advertising spend for search engine optimization and search ads.
  • Ability to advance work in collaboration with departments beyond the eRetail team.
  • Time management skills.
  • Ability to proactively drive cross-functional projects.

About the company

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Nestle

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Global food and beverage leader with a diverse portfolio that includes dairy, coffee, bottled water, infant nutrition, pet care, frozen foods, and confectionery. It develops, manufactures, and sells products at scale and distributes them through supermarkets, online platforms, and direct-to-consumer channels, supported by an extensive distribution network and ongoing R&D. Its breadth and scale, combined with brand variety and a focus on nutrition and sustainability, help it reach a wide range of markets and customers. The goal is to provide tasty, nutritious foods and beverages to people worldwide while advancing health, well-being, and sustainable practices across its operations.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Vevey, Switzerland

Founded

1866

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 organic sales rose 3.7%; Nestlé lifted full-year growth guidance to 3-4%.
  • September 2026 Bük expansion added 600 jobs and 100,000 tonnes of petfood capacity.
  • Regenerative sourcing reached 30% of raw materials, targeting 50% by 2030.

What critics are saying

  • Russia seized Nestlé assets on October 5, 2026, freezing local control and cash.
  • India’s FSSAI labeled Nestlé Low Fat Dairy Whitener unsafe on October 3, 2026.
  • A global contamination scandal would crater trust across Nescafé, KitKat, and infant nutrition.

What makes Nestle unique

  • Nestlé sells one billion products daily across coffee, petcare, nutrition, and confectionery.
  • Bük, Hungary, anchors Europe’s largest Nestlé petfood plant, with 500,000-ton capacity.
  • NestCrea and GLP-1 products show Nestlé converts nutrition science into talent and demand engines.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Mental Health Support

Company News

FoodNavigator
Oct 23rd, 2026
Food and beverage giant to close major US facility as efficiency drive reshapes manufacturing network.

Food and beverage giant to close major US facility as efficiency drive reshapes manufacturing network. Solon factory closure: overview. * Nestlé will close its Solon pouch factory by end of 2027 * Production will relocate from Ohio to South Carolina * Nestlé cites changing demand and volumes for the decision * Solon research and development, and corporate operations will remain operational * Closure reflects industry shift towards larger, more efficient facilities Nestlé has announced the imminent closure of its Solon factory in the United States. The Ohio-based pouch manufacturing facility is due to close by the end of 2027, with operations moving to Gaffney, South Carolina. Explore related questions. "Our priority is supporting employees through this change by providing separation benefits and transition support in collaboration with state and local partners," said a spokesperson for the multinational. Though moving with the operation may prove impractical for many, given the considerable distance between the two locations. The company did, however, indicate that opportunities may be available at other Nestlé manufacturing facilities within Ohio. Why is Solon closing? Explaining the decision, Nestlé said shifting customer demand and production volumes meant expanding capabilities elsewhere in its manufacturing network was the most sustainable option, despite the Solon factory's long-standing role in its operations. "We understand that this decision is difficult, not only for employees, but also for the community members who have deep ties to the Solon factory," said a spokesperson. "It has been an important part of Nestlé's presence in Ohio for decades and will always be a part of our story." The decision reflects Nestlé's efforts to adapt its manufacturing footprint to changing customer demand and production needs. As volumes shift across its network, the company appears to be concentrating production in facilities that offer greater scale and efficiency. The maker of major brands including Nespresso, Quality Street, Shreddies, SMA and Purina emphasised that the closure applies only to manufacturing operations, with the wider Solon campus, which houses R&D and corporate operations, set to remain open. It also confirmed that all other Nestlé production facilities in the state, notably the Streetsboro Distribution Center and the West 25th factory in Cleveland are unaffected. Nestlé currently employs nearly 3,000 people across seven facilities in Ohio. It's not yet known exactly how many will be directly impacted by the changes. Consolidation trend. The closure reflects broader changes taking place across the food and beverage industry. Manufacturers are increasingly reassessing factory networks built up over decades as they look to reduce costs, improve efficiency and adapt to changing consumer demand. As a result, older facilities that no longer fit long-term operational strategies are coming under greater scrutiny. The decision also highlights the growing importance of capacity utilisation across the industry. As demand shifts between categories and regions, manufacturers are seeking to maximise output from their most efficient facilities rather than spreading production across multiple sites. Businesses are also simplifying manufacturing and supply chain networks that have become increasingly complex through years of acquisitions, expansion and evolving consumer preferences. The move to South Carolina is also consistent with a wider trend of food manufacturers investing in the US Southeast, attracted by factors such as available capacity, logistics advantages and opportunities to streamline operations. The move comes as manufacturers shift focus from price-driven growth to rebuilding volumes, making operational efficiency increasingly important for maintaining profitability. For Nestlé, the closure highlights the growing importance of operational efficiency within its wider growth strategy. While the company continues to invest in innovation and brand building, the Solon decision underscores how manufacturers are increasingly focusing on building leaner, more productive supply networks to support long-term growth and competitiveness.

Global Pet Industry
Oct 23rd, 2026
Nestlé: Cat food and therapeutics support Q3 performance.

Nestlé: Cat food and therapeutics support Q3 performance. Real internal growth for Purina accelerated to 4.3%, while pricing turned positive as the category gained market share across regions. The pet portfolio of Nestlé posted a 7% year-over-year (YoY) increase in sales, reaching CHF 4.6 billion ($5.67B/€5.06B) in the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal year (FY) 2026. Purina recorded organic growth of 5.3% in Q3 2026, up from 0.9% a year earlier, while RIG accelerated to 4.3% from 1.3%. Reported sales rose 7% year on year, from CHF 4.35 billion ($5.28B/€4.71B) to CHF 4.66 billion ($5.65B/€5.B). Pricing in pet care products turned positive in Q3 2026, reaching 1%, compared with -0.4% in Q3 2025. For the first nine months, pricing rose to 0.9% from -0.5% a year earlier. Overall, Nestlé reported total sales of CHF 22.8 billion ($27.7B/€24.7B) during the quarter, up 5.2% YoY, with organic growth of 4.0%. Strong cat food sales. The manufacturer attributed the performance to broad-based growth across geographies, driven by continued strength in cat food. On the other side, dog remained soft, partly reflecting the impact of warmer weather on consumption. Meanwhile, growth in therapeutics and supplements in Europe reached double digits, supported by focused investments. In Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA), Pro Plan, ONE and Felix all recorded strong growth, while continued investment in wet cat food reinforced Nestlé's leadership in the category across key markets. Regional performance. Petcare gained market share and delivered strong RIG across all segments. In Zone Americas, Petcare accounted for 30% of sales and achieved mid-single-digit organic growth, supported by strong performance in Latin America. In Europe, Petcare also contributed 30% of zone sales and recorded mid-single-digit organic growth. Wet cat food remained a key growth contributor, alongside double-digit organic growth in therapeutics and supplements, as well as strong e-commerce performance. Growth spanned markets and brands, with Felix and Pro Plan delivering double-digit organic growth. In Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA), Petcare represented 4% of sales, with organic growth accelerating to double digits. Growth strengthened in emerging markets and remained stable in developed markets. Pro Plan, ONE and Felix recorded strong growth, while continued investment in wet cat food reinforced the company's leadership in the category across key markets. Nine-month overview. For the first nine months of FY2026, Purina reported sales of CHF 13.6 billion ($17B/€14.69B), compared with CHF 13.58 billion ($16.5B / €14.7B) in the same period of 2025. Organic growth reached 3.5%, compared with 1.2% in the same period of 2025. Emerging-market petcare delivered around 10% organic growth from January to September 2026, double the rate recorded a year earlier. Nestlé CEO Laurent Freixe pointed to rising pet populations and demand for higher-quality nutrition as key growth drivers, while highlighting the company's investment in consumer awareness and category development. Guidance. Nestlé reaffirmed its full-year guidance, expecting organic growth of 3% to 4%, with RIG accelerating compared with 2025, supported by its focused growth plans. UTOP margin is expected to improve compared with 2025, with the second-half margin forecast to remain broadly in line with the first half, excluding any tariff refunds. Free cash flow is expected to exceed CHF 9 billion ($10.95B/€9.78B). Following a Russian presidential decree issued on 17 September 2026, Nestlé lost operational control of the business and deconsolidated its Russian operations from its financial results at the end of September. According to the company, the deconsolidation of its Russian operations is expected to have a limited impact on the full-year results. The company therefore continues to expect the second-half margin to be broadly in line with the first half, excluding any benefits from tariff refunds. Nestlé has operated in Russia since the 1990s, with six factories producing coffee, pet food and infant formula, among other products. The business employs around 7,000 people and contributed approximately 2% of Group sales. Free articles read this month One click prioritizes GlobalPETS in your search results and AI answers.

Agro & Food Processing
Oct 23rd, 2026
Is your food what the label says? FSSAI puts big brands under the scanner.

Is your food what the label says? FSSAI puts big brands under the scanner. When Indian shoppers pick up a packet of atta, a bottle of cooking oil or a health drink, words like "100% atta", "cholesterol free" and "clinically proven" often shape the decision. Now, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is questioning how far those promises can be trusted, as it intensifies scrutiny of labels, nutrition claims, energy drinks, online listings and food-safety practices. As of August, the regulator said it had issued more than 150 notices to food and beverage companies in recent months over alleged misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling violations. Some of the country's best-known brands are among those affected. ITC's Aashirvaad MP Chakki Atta faced action in August over packaging claims such as "100% Atta", "100% Madhya Pradesh Wheat" and "0% Maida". ITC challenged the move in the Delhi High Court, which granted interim protection against cancellation or suspension of its licence, though the case has not been decided on merits. AWL Agri Business was scrutinised over claims on its Fortune Soya Health Refined Soyabean Oil, including "100% Veg" and "Cholesterol Free". Dabur challenged a prohibitory order on "100% Pure", "100% Natural" and "100% Organic" claims on products including honey, ghee and oils; the High Court stayed the order without ruling on the claims. In June, FSSAI sent notices to 14 businesses over terms such as "healthy" and "organic" on products ranging from bread and poha to chips, ghee and drinking water. Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits and three other companies reportedly withdrew "100%" claims after intervention. Health and nutrition brands have also drawn questions. Hindustan Unilever's Horlicks Women's Plus was flagged over bone-health claims, "No Added Sugar" labelling and recommended daily allowance statements, while Horlicks Mother's Plus Kesar faced a notice over claims on birth weight, pregnancy and lactation. Nestlé India's Nescafé ready-to-drink product was questioned over mismatched descriptions on its pack, and its infant nutrition products NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1 faced queries over claims on digestion and whey protein. Nestlé maintained its products comply with regulations and that labels were approved by an FSSAI expert committee. On October 16, notices went to Gemini Edibles & Fats India, BigBasket operator Innovative Retail Concepts and Flipkart India over Freedom Cooking Rice Bran Oil. FSSAI said its cholesterol and heart-health claims are not permitted under regulations. The energy drink segment has become a legal battleground. FSSAI directed companies to stop using the descriptor "energy drink", saying no Indian standard exists for it. Red Bull, PepsiCo, Monster Beverage and Reliance Consumer Products challenged the order. On September 29, the Delhi High Court set aside the order against Red Bull, and on October 6 it granted interim relief to the other three. PepsiCo has warned that its products could run out nationwide within two months if the restriction continues. The next hearing is scheduled for November 5. Food-service chains and platforms have not been spared. FSSAI issued over 30 notices to outlets including KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Domino's and Costa Coffee, with five Domino's licences reportedly suspended. More than 20 notices addressed calorie disclosure and menu labelling at hotel groups, and 12 went to e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart. The most serious action came on October 17, when FSSAI announced prosecution against Surya Food & Agro, maker of Priyagold biscuits, Dodla Dairy and Ueir Organic Foods. Inspectors reportedly found cattle-feed bran used as a fibre source in biscuits, alongside hygiene deficiencies, leading to a licence suspension. Dodla Dairy's milk sample was confirmed unsafe due to detergent or caustic soda, while Ueir's yellow raisins exceeded pesticide residue limits.

Telangana Today
Oct 22nd, 2026
FSSAI notices put baby food and nutrition product claims under scrutiny.

FSSAI notices put baby food and nutrition product claims under scrutiny. FSSAI has issued show-cause notices to major food and nutrition companies over claims made for infant formula and children's nutritional drinks. The regulator has sought scientific evidence and explanations, while also questioning the promotion of infant formula products on social media. Published Date - 22 October 2026, 06:10 PM Hyderabad: Wrapping commercial products in scientific-sounding jargon, emotionally playing on parental anxieties to coax them into buying baby food, and pushing unverified health claims to boost sales of health and baby products has, for a long time, been a standard playbook for companies. However, such deceptive and misleading claims are finally being met with resistance, as food regulators and apex courts have started insisting that before flooding the markets with their untested products, MNCs and nutritional giants must prove what they claim in the laboratory first. The recent wave of show-cause notices to Nestle, Abbott, Mead Johnson Nutrition and Zydus, by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), against such deceptive advertisements, unverified health claims and promotional violations, has put a spotlight back on the practice of misleading vulnerable consumers and making profit at their cost. The FSSAI action has come in the wake of the Supreme Court's scathing remarks over deceptive advertising and public health safety. The apex court slammed companies that make misleading claims and even hauled up regulators for dragging their feet on clear front-of-pack warning labels, questioning whether undue pressure from powerful food manufacturers has allowed public health interests to be sidelined. The food regulator notices have also made it clear that companies can no longer treat clinical trials as marketing tools. From now on, any claim of enhanced growth due to a product or claims that a specific additive will make a baby's brain grow smarter or better will have to undergo rigorous peer-reviewed scientific scrutiny evaluated directly by regulatory authorities. The authorities have also included social media influencers and digital content creators in regulatory warnings to address a major loophole. In the last few years, such influencers and content creators, through promotional reels and unboxing videos, casually recommend specific baby milk substitutes under the guise of lifestyle advice. Such claims made by influencers are now firmly in the crosshairs of regulatory agencies. Public health specialists familiar with the issue said that FSSAI warnings to big brands over fake health claims on drinks, baby formula, and social media advertisements show that much of the industry relies on guesswork and claims, not on hard facts. Infant Nutrition - Companies rely on scientific jargon, unverified health claims, and parental anxieties to boost sales - Food regulators and the Supreme Court are demanding that nutritional giants prove their claims in the lab before launching products - FSSAI has issued show-cause notices to Nestle, Abbott, Mead Johnson Nutrition, and Zydus over deceptive ads and promotional violations - Companies can no longer use clinical trials as marketing tools - Physical growth and brain-development claims must face rigorous peer-reviewed scrutiny - Regulatory warnings to influencers and content creators who casually push baby milk substitutes under the guise of lifestyle advice - Crackdown exposes an industry built on guesswork and unverified claims rather than hard data * Follow Us: Discover more Try New Foods

Al Arabiya
Oct 22nd, 2026
Nestlé's Swiss sales rise 4% in third quarter

Nestlé's Swiss sales rise 4% in third quarter Quarterly revenue increased to about $29 billion Riyadh - Al Arabiya Business Published: 22 October 2026: 11:39 AM GST Last updated: 22 October 2026: 07:21 PM GST Listen to the article: automatically generated audio text The Swiss food and beverage giant "Nestlé" announced today, Thursday, that its revenues rose in the third quarter of 2026, while maintaining its growth and profitability forecasts for the full year. Revenue rose to 22.76 billion Swiss francs ($28.8 billion) in the third quarter, compared with 21.64 billion francs in the same period last year, while organic sales rose 4%. "Real internal growth", an indicator measuring sales volume and the mix of products sold, rose 2.8% year on year, according to the German Press Agency (dpa). Regarding future forecasts, "Nestlé" maintained its forecast of organic sales growth of between 3% and 4% in 2026. The company also expects its underlying operating profit margin to rise compared with last year's levels.