Business Unit: Nestle UK&I

Location: York

Job Title: Inter Market Supply Shipper

Salary: Circa £25,000 plus Companywide benefits

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.  

At Nestlé we are proud to provide equality of opportunity that supports employees to effectively blend their work life and commitments through hybrid and flexible working arrangements, so speak to us to understand what this could look like for you.

Position Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Supply Chain team at York as an Inter Market Supply Shipper.

Nestlé SA is the world’s leading health, wellness and nutrition company, with over seven thousand employees in the UK and Ireland alone across the 19 sites of all our business. We are proud to produce some of Britain’s best loved brands such as Kit Kat, Nescafé, Smarties, Buxton, Go Cat and Shreddies. Around 95% of UK households consume our brands and more than two billion Nestlé products are sold in the UK every year.

We are one of the UK and Ireland food industry’s major exporters, exporting in excess of £300m worth of products every year to almost 100 countries around the world.

Our supply chain really is at the heart of our entire business, the success of Nestle relies on its ability to effectively manage our hugely complex operation. We possess one of the most sophisticated value chains from farm to fork, putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do.

A day in the life of an Inter Market Supply Shipper

Your role will be to ensure the operational execution of the IMS Export and Import processes, ensuring compliance with all local and international legislation. Be the first point of contact for customer queries regarding shipping and documentation, working with a customer service mindset.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Ensure Market Global Shipping Instructions are up to date with all relevant requirements and/or updates
• Make sure that the correct equipment and haulier details are entered on appropriate system for shipments.  Keeping the despatch locations updated on expected Exports.
• Manage the flow of information, customs declarations and regulatory paperwork to enable all orders to depart on time from the UK for successful first-time clearance on arrival
• Prepare the Customs paperwork and be able to provide the necessary information to customs authorities if the container is selected for inspection. Have knowledge of how to apply for DEFRA certification if it is a product requirement.
• Liaise with external and internal agencies to help resolve issues.
• Provide timely and accurate progress information to stakeholders of their inbound/outbound shipments, including Weekly and Daily Reviews.
• Be aware of and implement any changes in importing/ exporting regulations.
• Fully root cause issues and help implement long term solutions to continuously improve the process.

What will make you successful

We are looking for someone that is comfortable in working with stakeholders both internally and externally and is happy to challenge and work towards resolutions. The successful candidate will have a flexible approach to working hours and the ability to work well as part of a wider team.

• Educated to GCSE level inc Maths and English.                                         
• High degree of accuracy                                                                                                                                                      
• Knowledge of Windows systems and preferably SAP
• Experience of logistics or Demand and Supply Planning an advantage
• Familiar with international trade processes and procedures
• Ability to demonstrate a customer service mindset

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.

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

The closing date for this role is 21 November 2024.

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. When we embrace diversity 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. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion | Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)

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!