Business area: Supply Chain
job Title: <span 201341983="" data-ccp-props="{"> Category Supply Planner
Location: <span 201341983="" data-ccp-props="{"> Gatwick
Salary: circa £ 37,000 – £42,000 depending on experience + potential bonus + fantastic benefits
Although this is a Full Time Permanent 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.
Position Summary
We have a great opportunity for an individual to join our Food Division as a Category Supply Planner in the Supply Planning Team.
Do you have experience of a dynamic fast paced supply chain environment? Do you have the ability to analyse and interpret data? Do you have the mind-set and initiative for continuous improvement? Then this could be the role you’re looking for.
Our supply chain really is at the heart of all operations at Nestlé from sourcing raw materials right through to delivering the end product to our customer. Working closely with these customers and our internal colleagues, we are able to manage one of the FMCG industry’s most complex and sophisticated value chains, putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do.
Our Nestlé UK and Ireland food team are part of the wider, global Nestlé business and home to a number of brands including MAGGI®, CARNATION and WINIARY®. With a passion for food and an entrepreneurial mind set, we’re developing a portfolio of products that is designed to match the diverse and evolving lifestyles of today’s consumers. All to support our very clear ambition – to inspire consumers to create more great food moments at home.
A day in the life Category Supply Planner
With knowledge and a clear understanding of Supply Chain you will maintain forward visibility of future Out of Stock risks, preventing shortages and communicating upcoming issues to key stakeholders. You will engage with a wide variety of stakeholders at all levels both from across our Producing Factories all over the world and within the UK&I.
You’ll work closely with demand planners, in market production planners and the wider supply chain to create a detailed supply plan that appreciates the constraints of manufacturing.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage inbound supply from Global production locations into the UK distribution network
- Leveraging relationships with Factories, Demand Planning, Distribution, Event Management, Customer Facing Supply Chain and Sales colleagues to ensure the highest possible service levels
- Acting to maintain best in class standards of Communication on upcoming Supply & Capacity Issues to key stakeholders
- Ensuring the optimum levels of stock across our distribution network to deliver excellent customer service, while maximising Freshness and eliminating Waste
- Ensure Agile Availability in order to support the Business in delivering short-term opportunities and driving profitable growth
- Participate in cross stream projects and problem solving focused on root causing supply issues and implement improvement plans to prevent reoccurrence
What will make you successful?
As the successful candidate, you will ideally be of graduate calibre (or equivalent) and have strong operational experience with significant experience within Supply Chain. If you come from a forecasting or planning background, this would be an added advantage.
You will have the ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines and be able to achieve results and make an impact whilst building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Other competencies required are:
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Strong learning agility to adopt new tools and processes
- Continuous Improvement mind set
- Influencing skills
In return, the Supply Chain team will offer you all the support and guidance necessary to succeed. This is a great opportunity to work within a talented and dedicated team.
What you need to know
This is a full time permanent opportunity but we are always open to discuss individual’s flexible working needs so please speak to us during the recruitment process on what this could look like. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
The closing date for this role is 20th February 2024
We will be considering candidates as they apply so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
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