The Opportunity

At Nestlé, we're passionate about delivering excellence in every store, every customer interaction, and every activation. We're seeking an analytical, commercially minded Field Planning Specialist to play a pivotal role in turning strategy into execution across our field sales network.

Working closely with our Customer Teams, Category, Field Sales and external agency partners, you'll be at the heart of planning, coordinating and optimising field activity to ensure our commercial priorities come to life where it matters most: in store.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves data, thrives on stakeholder collaboration, and enjoys transforming insights into action.

A Day in the life…

As our Field Planning Specialist, you'll:

•    Develop and manage field sales activity plans that align commercial priorities with field capacity and service level agreements.
•    Coordinate and communicate cycle workplans, promotional activations, and execution priorities across multiple stakeholders.
•    Analyse performance data and deliver actionable insights that drive execution excellence and business growth.
•    Produce and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting on key sales metrics including compliance, displays, planograms, presell activity and trade standards.
•    Own key field sales databases and planning tools, ensuring data accuracy and system integrity.
•    Lead regular stakeholder review meetings and provide recommendations to improve field effectiveness and return on investment.
•    Partner with Customer, Category and Field Sales teams to ensure successful activation and continuous improvement.

Are you a fit?

You are a commercially savvy problem solver who can connect data, planning and execution to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

You'll bring:

•    Ideally you will have experience in sales, commercial planning, category, field sales or marketing environments.
•    Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools.
•    The ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into clear business recommendations.
•    Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
•    A highly organised approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
•    A proactive mindset, comfortable taking ownership and driving improvements independently.
•    Experience working across multiple functions and influencing outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

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 
•    Access up to 5 additional days of leave to support your health and wellbeing 
•    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 
•    Salary Sacrifice to Superannuation


Our Story

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and empowering people and teams to win.

We aim to hire respectful, curious, value driven and inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good. 

For more information, please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au)

 
We want to make finding your dream job possible. If you require additional support with your application, please contact us at careers@au.nestle.com 
 

Apply today!