Job Title: Category Supply Planner – Supply Chain
Location: UK based – York/Gatwick
Salary: Circa £36,000 depending on experience + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits!
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Position Summary
We have a great opportunity for an individual to join our Confectionery Division as a Category Supply Planner in the Supply Planning Team.
Do you have experience of a dynamic fast paced supply chain environment? Do you have the ability to analyse and interpret data? Do you have the mind-set and initiative for continuous improvement? Then this could be the role you’re looking for.
Our supply chain really is at the heart of all operations at Nestlé from sourcing raw materials right through to delivering the end product to our customer.
A day in the life of a Category Supply Planner
With knowledge and a clear understanding of Supply Chain you will maintain forward visibility of future Out of Stock risks, preventing shortages and communicating upcoming issues to key stakeholders.
You will engage with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels both from across our Producing Factories all over the world and within the UK&I.
You’ll work closely with demand planners, in market production planners and the wider supply chain to create a detailed supply plan that appreciates the constraints of manufacturing.
Key responsibilities include:
* Manage inbound supply from Global production locations into the UK distribution network
* Leveraging relationships with Factories, Demand Planning, Distribution, Event Management, Customer Facing Supply Chain and Sales colleagues to ensure the highest possible service levels
* Acting to maintain best in class standards of Communication on upcoming Supply & Capacity Issues to key stakeholders
* Ensuring the optimum levels of stock across our distribution network to deliver excellent customer service, while maximising Freshness and eliminating Waste
* Ensure Agile Availability to support the Business in delivering short-term opportunities and driving profitable growth
* Participate in cross stream projects and problem solving focused on root causing supply issues and implement improvement plans to prevent reoccurrence
What will make you successful
As the successful candidate, you will ideally be of graduate calibre (or equivalent) and have strong operational experience with significant experience within Supply Chain.
If you come from a forecasting or planning background, this would be an added advantage.
You will have the ability to plan and meet deadlines to enable you to achieve results and make an impact whilst building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Other competencies required are:
* Analytical skills
* Strong learning agility to adopt new tools and processes
* Continuous Improvement mind set
In return, the Supply Chain team will offer you all the support and guidance necessary to succeed. This is a great opportunity to work within a talented and dedicated team.
What you need to know
What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestlé – in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.
The closing date for this role is 14/02/2025
We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
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