Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) is a leading global breakfast cereal company and the maker of Nestlé breakfast cereals, including global favourites such as NESQUIK®,FITNESS®, CHEERIOS® and CHOCAPIC®. With more than 50 brands to suit all ages and lifestyles, we strive to make breakfast better with convenient, tasty and nutritious food that helps people start their day in the best possible way. 

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. 

We have a very exciting opportunity for an Operations Buyer / Materials Planner to join our team in our Nestle Wahgunyah Factory, which is home to the Uncle Toby’s Brand. This role ensures availability of materials to fulfil the requirements of the production plans within the agreed cost boundaries. The successful person will work within a dynamic environment, enjoy high visibility of the role, and overcome the challenges associated with managing the Confectionary portfolio.     

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Factory Supply Chain Manager, your role is to ensure supply by coordinating the end to end purchasing of materials.

You will work closely with the Factory Management and applications group as well as Master Production Scheduling Planner to achieve optimum results. Key Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing and co-ordinating the purchasing of raw and packing materials to support the production plan
• Communicate requirements through to vendors and provide accurate and timely vendor schedules to suppliers and maintain materials & delivery Non-Conformances.
• Ensuring service level agreements are consistently met
• Ensuring that our purchasing disciplines and policies are enforced
• Respond to any shortfalls by sourcing from external suppliers as required
• Ensure lowest possible cost is achieved through optimal lot sizes.
• Managing supplier files, price records, maintain inventory policies and manage purchase requisitions to purchase orders
• Ensure reviews are conducted and all changes to documentation are promptly implemented.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory authorities and the company’s Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E), Quality and Procedures and policies. Identify, control and eliminate hazards. 
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained.
• Actively support and participate in Safety, Health and Environment, Food Safety and Quality improvement activities and projects. 

What will make you successful

• Joining a collaborative team, you will be self-motivated, proactive and have a proven capacity to work effectively within a team environment.
• You will have minimum 1-2 years’ operations experience in similar role ideally within the FMCG industry.
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, Marketing, IT, or a related field is preferred.
• Advanced SAP systems experience will be highly desirable.
• Solution focused and pro-active attitude and high attention to detail.
• Clear and effective communication skills are essential.
• Experience in stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• The right person must be proactive, thorough, and detailed, with a high level of relationship building.
• You are a problem solver, proactive and strong in implementing sustainable solutions to

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights 

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

•            Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and program

•            Discounted Nestlé products

•            Competitive remuneration package

•            Employee Assistance Program

Established in 1990, CPW is a long-standing partnership between Nestlé and General Mills, bringing together the world-class capabilities of both companies. Headquartered in Switzerland, CPW has a strong global network with 4,600 employees, 17 factories, four R&D centres and sales teams in more than 130 markets. Want to learn more? Visit www.nestle-cereals.com.