Process Optimiser
Process Optimiser
Business Area: Nestlé UK – UK&I Delivery Team (THUB)
Location: York
Salary: Circa £37,000.00 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.
Although this is a full-time opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying.
We have an opportunity for someone to come and make a major impact on the UK&I Delivery Team that is transitioning to Transport Hub (THUB) ways of working this year in a Process Optimiser role.
The UK&I Delivery Team has responsibility for the buying, planning and executing of transport for all domestic flows including factories, DCs, customers, pallets, inbound R&P, co-manufacturers and co packing for all categories.
The 24/7, 364-day team supports business KPIs of service, cost and sustainability and ensures efficient and effective ways of working across the UK&I network, working collaboratively with our internal and external stakeholders to achieve this.
During this year the team will adapt new ways of working, process and system functionality by transitioning to THUB methodology: this role is critical to the success and optimisation of this change programme.
If you are looking for your next step in Supply Chain, in a role which offers great exposure to project implementation and delivery, this could be the right position for you.
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
This role will form part of the team responsible for process and data optimisation in the market THUB but will also have opportunity to work with wider THUB cohort in Zone EUR especially to align and develop standards and best practice.
Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
- Supporting implementation of T-Hub specific improvement initiatives as well as acting as voice for transportation in greater E2E improvement initiatives. Manage a pipeline of agreed improvement initiatives across multiple operational facets including operational excellence, service improvement, and cost reduction.
- Contribute to a team ethos of continuous improvement by training and coaching the team, supported by ensuring required reporting is in place to assist in the operational reviews and identification of performance gaps.
- Develop team competence and capability building by maintaining the robust process documentation developed in conjunction with the T-Hub/TCT projects.
- Become a go to for system functionality and process / ways of working for THUB solutions
Your ingredients for success
The ideal candidate for this role, will have experience of working in and will ideally bring experience from another areas of Supply Chain within Nestlé. However other experience within Nestle will also be considered.
- You will be able to demonstrate resilience to change and experience of project implementation.
- You will be able to demonstrate where identified or contributed to improvement initiatives
- You will have experience using continuous improvement tools and use data to identify trends
- You will be able to collaborate and work with on site and remote teams
What you need to know
Advert posting date: 04/03/2026
Advert closing date: 18/03/2026
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
Business Area: Nestlé UK – UK&I Delivery Team (THUB)
Location: York
Salary: Circa £37,000.00 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.
Although this is a full-time opportunity, please speak to us about what flexibility means to you as we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs, don’t let this stop you from applying.
We have an opportunity for someone to come and make a major impact on the UK&I Delivery Team that is transitioning to Transport Hub (THUB) ways of working this year in a Process Optimiser role.
The UK&I Delivery Team has responsibility for the buying, planning and executing of transport for all domestic flows including factories, DCs, customers, pallets, inbound R&P, co-manufacturers and co packing for all categories.
The 24/7, 364-day team supports business KPIs of service, cost and sustainability and ensures efficient and effective ways of working across the UK&I network, working collaboratively with our internal and external stakeholders to achieve this.
During this year the team will adapt new ways of working, process and system functionality by transitioning to THUB methodology: this role is critical to the success and optimisation of this change programme.
If you are looking for your next step in Supply Chain, in a role which offers great exposure to project implementation and delivery, this could be the right position for you.
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
This role will form part of the team responsible for process and data optimisation in the market THUB but will also have opportunity to work with wider THUB cohort in Zone EUR especially to align and develop standards and best practice.
Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
- Supporting implementation of T-Hub specific improvement initiatives as well as acting as voice for transportation in greater E2E improvement initiatives. Manage a pipeline of agreed improvement initiatives across multiple operational facets including operational excellence, service improvement, and cost reduction.
- Contribute to a team ethos of continuous improvement by training and coaching the team, supported by ensuring required reporting is in place to assist in the operational reviews and identification of performance gaps.
- Develop team competence and capability building by maintaining the robust process documentation developed in conjunction with the T-Hub/TCT projects.
- Become a go to for system functionality and process / ways of working for THUB solutions
Your ingredients for success
The ideal candidate for this role, will have experience of working in and will ideally bring experience from another areas of Supply Chain within Nestlé. However other experience within Nestle will also be considered.
- You will be able to demonstrate resilience to change and experience of project implementation.
- You will be able to demonstrate where identified or contributed to improvement initiatives
- You will have experience using continuous improvement tools and use data to identify trends
- You will be able to collaborate and work with on site and remote teams
What you need to know
Advert posting date: 04/03/2026
Advert closing date: 18/03/2026
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
York, YN, GB, YO31 8TA
York, YN, GB, YO31 8TA