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Business area: Nestlé Health Science
Job Title: Category Supply Planner

Location: Gatwick (but will consider other Nestlé locations such as York or Tutbury)

Salary: Circa £45,000 + 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.

In this role you will be responsible for managing the Supply Network of the assigned portfolio of the business, as a Category Supply Planner. The key priority is to ensure supply to our markets / customers and optimum cost by replenishing each dispatch point to meet customer service objectives whilst maintaining optimal stock cover that considers the distribution costs.

This is an exciting role that offers the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across different areas of our business including: demand planning, production, finance, customer service and projects. The role will offer you a degree of autonomy to both challenge and recommend new ways of working.

The role will allow you to be in a close touch with the market D&SP community and above market Supply Chain Team. Beside the stakeholders in your area of responsibility, you will therefore have the chance to be in contact with planners of other NHSc markets, our European factories and our Contract Manufacturing partners.

The key responsibilities for this role include:

You’ll have a supply chain planning background within an FMCG organisation. Knowledge of Nestle would be advantageous. You’ll have a strong problem-solving mind-set, as well as the ability to challenge and improve existing processes.

The role involves working with large teams and interacting with people of all levels, both internally and externally, and you’ll be required to be an effective influencer and communicator. Excellent numeracy and analytical skills with knowledge of everyday software will also be advantageous. Your excellent teamwork and communication skills will be accompanied with a self-motivated attitude and flexible approach.

This is a great opportunity to work within a talented and dedicated team, in what will be a challenging but rewarding role. In return, we’ll offer you all the support and guidance necessary to succeed.

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 posting date: 12/05/2023
Job advert closing date : 26/05/2023

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.

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