Business Area: Nestle UK&I

Job Title: Transport Contract  Manager
Location: York

Salary circa £37,000 depending on experience + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic 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.  

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Position Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Logistics team at York as a Transport Contract Manager. In this role you will have the opportunity to work with our people and brands across the whole of the business and play an important role in providing a great service!

Here at Nestlé, we describe Supply Chain as the heart of our entire business, and we mean it. It’s no exaggeration to say that the success of Nestlé relies on our ability to effectively manage a hugely complex operation and this role is integral to success in achieving this.

Nestlé UK & Ireland is a subsidiary of Nestlé SA, the world’s largest food and beverage company. Nestlé's purpose is enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. We want to help shape a better and healthier world. We also want to inspire people to live healthier lives. This is how we contribute to society while ensuring the long-term success of our company.
 

A day in the life of a Transport Contract Manager

It’s fair to say this is a varied role that will see you work with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally to source the best 3rd party haulage suppliers for all our businesses in the UK&I.

As the Transport contract Manager your role will be required to source and manage the performance of 3rd party transport resource, on behalf of NiM (Nestle in Market), You will focus mainly on Radial contracts and work closely with our partners to ensure our products are delivered on time.

An essential part of this role is regular contact and meeting our suppliers UK Wide, you will need a Full UK Driving Licence and the flexibility to travel, typically this could be at least once a month.

Key responsibilities include:

-    Sourcing 3rd party transport resource that meets the cost, service, quality and volume requirements of the wider business. This includes Radial, Backhaul and Parcel.
-    Establish a regular review timetable with all 3rd party hauliers to monitor performance and develop them to meet future requirements -    Define future rating strategies for haulage to ensure that the opportunities of Nestlé's scale are fully realised.
-    Work with Procurement and Vehicle Scheduling to identify the opportunities afforded by supplier collections and manage the relationships between the parties.
-    Keep up to date of all the latest road transport legislation and developments and ensure that Nestlé's service providers are operating to the standards required by Nestlé.
 

What will make you successful

To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate a background of sourcing transport and providing transport solutions. Ideally you will have knowledge of road transport legislation and an understanding of end-to-end supply chain. You’ll be passionate about all things transport and results focused to drive change, improve quality and reduce costs. Acting as an ambassador for the Nestlé brand whilst demonstrating great leadership, coupled with your ability to influence is key. No two days are the same so we need you to be able to flex your style, whilst working in an environment that can often be ambiguous.

The successful candidate will also have:

•    Experience of working in a fast moving, high pressure environment preferably in logistics or transport.
•    Evidence of Negotiating transport rates and management of relevant KPIs 

•    A proven track record showing the ability to lead and influence Third-Party Suppliers
•    Intermediate/ competent user of Microsoft Excel
•   A keen interest for continuous improvement and examples of projects that have brought change in a logistics environment 
 

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

The closing date for this role is 22 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)

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