Location: Dalston, Cumbria
Level: 2

Salary: Up to £32,000.00 depending on experience.

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus.
• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle.
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement.
• 2 paid volunteering days.
• A focus on personal development and growth.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Inbound Supply Co-ordinator working with our Dalston Frothy Coffee factory colleagues. The main purpose of this role is to ensure the availability of materials to fulfil the requirements of the supply stream production plans. By utilising defined cost and stock policy boundaries. Driving continuous improvements in MRP processes within our end-to-end supply stream. By building on the strong relationships with Suppliers, Planners and our factory colleagues to ensure a best-in-class operation.

This role is offered on a 12-month fixed term contract basis.

Nestlé Dalston Factory in Cumbria is the European Centre for cappuccino and creamers producing a range of beverage products. These are produced through a highly automated PLC controlled process plant and automated filling and packing lines. It is continually developing and expanding leading brands such as Nescafé, Aero Hot Chocolate and Coffeemate. The factory is moving forward with continuous improvement principles and actively developing Lean/TPM processes so it’s an exciting time to be involved.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

Your impact

Reporting into the Factory Planning Lead, you will be responsible for the ordering of stock from suppliers into both the factory and third-party warehouse.

Other key responsibilities of this role will include: 

• Active member of the Dalston Supply Planning team.
• Create an optimised 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 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 and procurement business support and the supply stream to identify and exploit improvement opportunities to drive total delivered costs, service improvements or working capital reductions.
• Manage supplier relationship locally within the supply stream.
• 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.

Your ingredients for success

Ideally, you will come to us with experience in a Supply Chain role. Experience of planning would be advantageous.  

Other key attributes:

• Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and responsiveness to a high standard.
• Proven Track record for delivering best practice and driving a customer service mindset both individually and within the team.
• Have a logical and collaborative approach with an eye for detail and not be afraid to challenge constructively.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office tools and suite as well as SAP (for Supply Chain) would be key for this role.

What you need to know

Advert posting date: 04/08/2026
Advert closing date: 18/08/2026

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 and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

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.  We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate therefore must be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Nestlé sponsorship.

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland