Nestlé UK & I
Location: York (Any UK based Factory or office Location with regular travel )
Salary: circa £55,000 + (car allowance) + potential bonus + other 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 brilliant opportunity for a talented individual to join the Logistics team as a Logistics Contract Manager. This role includes a variety of focusses to support the distribution of our Nestle products, including both Warehouse Contract Management as well as an element of cross-functional Supply Chain Project Management.
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.
As one of the major exporters of the UK and Ireland’s food industry, 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.
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.
We have more than 2000 brands worldwide, from global icons to local favourites, and here in the UK and Ireland we are major player within the food industry. However, at Nestlé it’s not just our big brands that matter……………..….it’s our people. In the UK and Ireland, across numerous sites, we employ over 8000 people.
A day in the life of a Logistics Contract Manager
Your main responsibility will be to ensure outstanding delivery of Third-Party Warehousing services to support the delivery of Nestle products to our Customers and Export markets.
Key responsibilities include:-
• Set adequate target values for Service and Cost and effectively monitor the 3PL providers performance by:
o Putting in place a structured continuous improvement approach based on the application of Tools, Methods (DMAIC) and the implementation of Best Practices
o Tracking productivity improvements with the 3PL
o Implementing, monitoring and managing Safety, Health & Environment, Quality and CARE regulations and Best Practices; NCE Goal alignment key meetings
o Driving improvement opportunities for Nestle’s benefit as part of the 3PL relationship
• Management of the budget for 3rd Party Logistics services
• Ensure communication and collaboration with Customers and other functional departments (e.g. Customer Solutions, Transport, DCs, Factories) to deliver world class Customer Service levels
• Influence Distribution Management, Demand & Supply Planning and Customer Solutions by regularly providing feedback to continuously improve service and cost, ensure freshness and avoid bad goods
• Working alongside Procurement to tender, negotiate and award contracts for a range of Logistics Services
What will make you successful?
You’ll come from a Logistics or Supply Chain background and can effectively influence people at all levels both internally and externally. Your self-motivation and drive will help you succeed when solving problems in what can often be a complex and demanding environment. This coupled with your proactive nature and the drive for continuous improvement will be key.
In this role you will act as a leader within the function and support the development of others around you.
As part of the role, you will also lead cross-functional projects within the Logistics and wider Supply Chain function.
You will therefore have:
• Evidence of an understanding of Supply Chain processes within an FMCG business, ideally hands-on experience in a Logistics role
• Experience of Budgetary management / cost control
• A proven track record in leading cross functional Projects and managing varied stakeholders
• Evidence of work on Continuous Improvement Projects, using Data streams from various Data sources
In return, the Supply Chain team can 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
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.
Job advert closing date 9 April 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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