Nestlé is set to reduce its workforce at its German head office in Frankfurt, with plans to cut “slightly more than 100” staff out of the 1,500 currently employed. The company aims to streamline operations, make more focused decisions, and enhance collaboration within international structures for better market alignment.
As part of this restructuring, Nestlé is in discussions with workers’ representatives to explore solutions such as retirement, part-time arrangements, and internal development opportunities for affected employees. The company’s statement highlighted the commitment to finding socially acceptable solutions and minimizing redundancies.
Nestlé Germany reported net sales of SFr 22.1bn ($2.4bn) in 2023, representing a 4.5% year-on-year decrease from the previous year. The company operates 12 factories in Germany, producing beverages, prepared dishes, confectionery, pet products, and a “nutrition and health science” facility.
In a previous announcement, Nestlé restructured its sales workforce in Germany, impacting approximately 80 jobs. The Maggi and Purina Petcare brands remain internal responsibilities, while sales activities for coffee, confectionery, and dairy products are outsourced to an external partner. The partner also handles the plant-based Garden Gourmet and Thomy condiment brands.
According to a Nestlé spokesperson, the realignment is crucial for future planning efficiency and maintaining service levels. The company’s focus is on investing in brands and competitiveness while seeking socially acceptable solutions and minimizing redundancies amidst challenging market conditions.
