Position Snapshot

Nestlé UK & Ireland
 
Inbound Supply Coordinator and Operational Project Manager 

9-12 Month Fixed Term Contract
 
Supply Chain 

Dalston, Cumbria  (Preferred)

Circa £30-35,000 depending on experience, plus potential bonus + fantastic benefits 
 

This is a full-time temp opportunity based in Dalston, but we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs so please speak to use during the recruitment process to understand what this could look like for you. 
 

Position Summary

We have a fabulous opportunity for someone to join our Supply Chain team in Dalston, Cumbria, this is a rare chance to really broaden your SupplyChain skills and take on a role that has two elements of responsibility. 50% of the role you will spend your time as an Inbound Supply Coordinator and the other 50% will be spent as an Operational Project Manager driving improvement activities across our suppliers and supporting our export markets through project delivery.

Our Dalston Factory is the home of Nescafe and produces a range of Cappuccino, Aero and Coffee mate products. These are produced through a highly automated PLC controlled process plant and automated filling and packing lines. It is continually developing our recipes and expanding our leading brands.

A career in Nescafe Operations has the power to lead you in directions you've never imagined. Our Supply Chain team are passionate about ensuring the consumer receives a perfect quality product, at the right time and place, with maximum efficiency and productivity.

A day in the life of a Inbound Supply Coordinator & Operational Project Manager

Reporting to the Factory Supply Lead, you will be responsible for supporting the ordering of inbound materials and making sure we have the correct materials, in the correct quantities, to ensure the factory can produce to support production demands.

You will also drive continuous improvements in the Material Resource Planning processes of the supply stream. On the project management side, you will be leading projects for our export markets, acting as a SPOC. From leading timeline preparation including risks and opportunities along the flow to ensuring goods have the correct documentation. You will also support the I2L Project Managers to roll out I&R initiatives globally.

Building relationships is key, as you will follow up delivery shortfalls and quality issues with suppliers agreeing plans to minimise impact on customer service level. You will also monitor supplier performance ensuring plans are developed with the supplier, procurement business support and the supply stream to close gaps as necessary.

Main responsibilities include: 

•    Support, create and optimise the replenishment plan for raw and packaging materials over an 18month horizon to ensure supply of material to production whilst meeting working capital targets and stock cover policies.
•    Manage/Monitor new materials from Approval into first production for all projects with the PMO & Export Lead.
•    Manage exceptions with suppliers.
•    Follow up delivery shortfalls and quality issue with suppliers agreeing plans to minimise impact on customer service levels or working capital.
•    Monitor supplier performance ensuring plans are developed with the supplier, procurement business support and the supply stream to close gaps as necessary.
•    Work with suppliers, procurement business support and the supply stream to identify and exploit improvement opportunities to drive TDC, service improvements or working capital reductions.
•    Involve suppliers in in supply stream improvement exercises which will create shared value for Nestle and their suppliers.
•    Driving connectivity between planning processes, procurement and factory assets and teams.
•    Manage the roll out of Innovation and Renovation projects globally following lead market launch
•    Support export markets to deliver changes ranging from simple artwork changes, sourcing changes, sustainability or regulatory initiatives to new introductions of products in the receivers. 
 

What will make you successful

You will have some awareness of business and ideally demonstrate supply chain planning knowledge.  Previous experience in supply chain role and understanding of inventory methodologies would be beneficial but we are also open to speaking to those who may have worked in a factory operational role and looking to broaden their experience within the Supply Chain function.

Other key skills required are:

•    Effective communication skills, with the ability and be able to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders
•    Previous experience managing stock control and MRP experience would be advantageous.
•    SAP and master data maintenance experience is desirable.
•    Experience working on and leading continuous improvement projects would be a distinct advantage.
•    Ability to manage your own time and prioritise workload effectively.
•    Results focused with an eye for detail
•    Able to use initiative and challenge the status quo.
•    Microsoft Word and Excel skills

This is a great opportunity to work within a talented and dedicated team, in what will be a challenging role.  In return we will offer you all the support and guidance necessary to succeed in this role with the opportunity to support a great career.  
 

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 bank holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is 15th March 2022.

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 – for our employees, our customers and our consumers.  That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives 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. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.  Be yourself, everyone else is taken!

Right to work in the UK 
In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. The successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their right to work status for the UK during the recruitment process. We have assessed this role and it could be applicable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and you are unable to gain this independently, we may be able to provide sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route in line with the Home office guidelines. We encourage you to review the UK Home Office guidelines ahead of submitting a job application to review whether you meet the eligibility criteria under the Skilled Worker route and understand the immigration fees that you would be responsible for when making a visa application. If you require sponsorship, please discuss this with us as part of the recruitment process.