Position Summary

Nestlé is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented professional to coordinate the ordering, stock cover, storage, and call‑off of Raw and Packaging Materials for the Blayney Dry and Wet factories, ensuring continuous availability to support production. The role also involves managing supplier relationships and performance through effective order processes, clear communication, and invoice management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of supply chain operations, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a collaborative approach when working with cross‑functional teams.

A day in the life

• Plan and order raw and packaging materials for dry and wet plants to meet SAP demand, Kanban targets, and production requirements.
• Monitor deliveries, follow up overdue supplies, and act as escalation point for delivery and quantity issues.
• Manage inventory levels in line with agreed stock cover targets, including ageing and expiry control to minimise write‑offs.
• Identify and communicate material shortages; coordinate stakeholder discussions and shortage meetings.
• Coordinate material changes and quality issues with warehouse, production, suppliers, including RTV and disposal processes.
• Track and report supplier performance, contracts, and risks, escalating issues to procurement and site leadership as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, problem-solving activities, invoice resolution, and supply chain reporting for planning and optimisation.

What makes you successful

• University Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain/Logistics (preferred)
• 2 yrs + in Operational Buying Experience
• Able to build relationships with external parties & manage challenging circumstances in these relationships
• Ability to hold others to standards to achieve results
• Warehouse knowledge and ability to anticipate implications of issues
• Analytical way of working and abilities to complete data analysis

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
• Discounted Nestlé products

Our Story

Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.

At Nestlé, you will work in a supportive environment where your ideas and points of view will be championed by a collaborative team. Together, we will drive the strength of our brands, the quality of our products, and the future of our business.