Career Conversations with Regional Application Group Manager, Nestlé Central West & Africa Region

Career Conversations with Regional Application Group Manager, Nestlé Central West & Africa Region

Curious about what it’s like to lead innovation from lab to shelf? In this episode, Sardia Trixy Battuta-Dawlah, Regional Application Group Manager at Nestlé CWAR, breaks down what it takes to succeed in technical and product development roles — from owning the end-to-end innovation process to collaborating with factories, R&D, and marketing teams. She shares what she looks for in future talent, the real impact of technical functions at Nestlé, and how careers here are built on versatility, purpose, and continuous learning. If you’re passionate about food, driven by curiosity, and ready to lead through expertise — this is where your journey can begin alongside the people who make Nestlé. The Nest Chapter gives you the clarity and confidence to take the next step and be a force for good. THE NEST CHAPTER brings you insights from Nestlé’s hiring managers and talent leaders — revealing what it really takes to thrive in key roles across our business. Each career conversation dives into a specific function, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the work we do, the opportunities we offer, and the kind of talent we’re looking for. Whether you’re ready to grow, switch, or step into something new — this is your gateway to making it happen at Nestlé.

Career Conversations with Nestlé Central & West Africa Region Head of Demand and Supply Planning

What does it take to thrive in one of the most fast-paced, cross-functional domains at Nestlé? In this episode, Adedolapo Ayo-Ojo, Head of Demand and Supply Planning, shares what she looks for in supply chain talent—adaptability, collaboration, and a systems-thinking mindset. She offers an inside look at how this function touches nearly every part of the business, the kind of exposure professionals can gain, and how Nestlé nurtures long-term growth across planning, procurement, logistics, and beyond. If you're ready to build a career that’s both dynamic and deeply connected to purpose — built with the people who make Nestlé, this episode is for you. The Nest Chapter gives you the clarity and confidence to take the next step and be a force for good. THE NEST CHAPTER brings you insights from Nestlé’s hiring managers and talent leaders — revealing what it really takes to thrive in key roles across our business. Each career conversation dives into a specific function, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the work we do, the opportunities we offer, and the kind of talent we’re looking for. Whether you’re ready to grow, switch, or step into something new — this is your gateway to making it happen at Nestlé.