Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity at Nestlé for a Vendor Replenishment Planner (VRP) (known as a Customer Based Coordinator internally) to join our Customer-Facing Supply Chain team managing the Woolworths account. The purpose of this role is to be the face of Nestle for the Customer, responsible for collaborating with Customer, order management and internal, external customer alignment whilst enhancing every day operations through efficient management of Customer Order profiles.
You will be proactive, driven and energetic and have a proven capacity to effectively achieve positive client/customer relationships through strong negotiating or influencing skills.
This role will be predominantly based within Woolworths Head office in Bella Vista with 1-2 days in the Nestle Head Office in Rhodes as required. You will be working with both Nestlé and customer stakeholders to ensure a strong ‘on shelf availability’ of Nestlé products.

A day in the life of...

Reporting to the Customer Facing Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for managing the customer replenishment process for Woolworths. Also, focusing on the highest possible service delivery and satisfaction. Responsibilities include:
• Demonstrates Cross functional alignment with DSP and Sales and integration points through customers' buying and replenishment teams.
• Efficiently manage events, promotions and new product launches and changeovers with the customers. 
• Managing the collaborative planning process. This includes data review for scanned sales trends and maintaining baselines. Also ensuring trends actioned and improve Nestle forecasts. 
• Drive internal and external KPI reporting for all relevant targets for both customer and Nestlé.
• Be a key contact and team member for improvement opportunities.   
• Develop Customer insight to identify areas of improvement and drive the initiative for improvement.
• Monitor and improve cost drivers across both businesses, ensuring awareness of exceptions and management of issues as they arise.

What will make you successful

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role and possess strong FCMG experience and knowledge.
• Exposure within Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Customer Service is highly recommended
• Strong team player and are able to work collaboratively within a team to achieve required targets and objectives.
• Strong communication skills and flexibility are vital. You will be working closely with key customers and contacts
• Computer savvy and a confident user of the suite of MS Office programs.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and have Permanent Residency.

COVID-19 VACCINATION

COVID-19 vaccination may be required to perform this role, based on the Public Health Orders applicable in some States and Territories and/or conditions of premises entry set by our customers. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination or medical exemption as part of our recruitment process.
Evidence:
•    Sight and record as sighted (all States and Territories exl Victoria).
•    Record and Hold: Victoria
Vaccination evidence includes:
•    an immunisation history statement
•    a COVID-19 digital certificate 
•    an email or other document (printed or electronic) from the Department of Home Affairs that confirms a person has completed an Australia Travel Declaration and has been vaccinated against COVID-19 overseas
•    a medical exemption, which includes a medical contraindication certificate 

Benefits

•    Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model 
•    Varied career experiences and personalised development support
•    Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
•    Paid parental and partner 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.
You can realise your full potential at Nestlé, working among the leading teams in nutrition, health and wellness. As part of a global network, you can use your skills to influence others and make a positive impact where you own a piece of the action. 
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. 
At Nestlé, you can make a difference to millions of lives, every single day. As a large, global company that’s driven by purpose, you and your team can add your piece of legacy of creating a better, healthier future. 
In return you will have the chance to work with an outstanding team, and build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.
Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.
For more information please visit our website Nestlé Australia Home | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) or Our LinkedIn page http://www.linkedin.com/company/nestle-s-a-
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