Inbound Supply Co-ordinator

**Position Snapshot**

Nestlé UK & Ireland

Inbound Supply Coordinator

Supply Chain

Dalston, Cumbria (preferred)

Salary: £26,000 - £31,000 + potential bonus + other fantastic benefits

Although this is a full
** **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. For this role to be performed at a suitable level, there is an expectation to be on site at least 2/3 days per week.

**Position Summary**

We have a fabulous opportunity for someone to join our Supply Chain team in Dalston as an Inbound Supply Coordinator.

We believe ‘it all starts with a Nescafé’; your career could start with one too Our Coffee division is always changing in line with current trends and is a fundamental part of Nestlé within the FMCG market. Nescafé is the biggest coffee brand in the world, and providing great quality coffee which tastes perfect and is ethically sourced is at the top of our agenda.

Our Dalston Factory is the home of Nescafe and produces a range of Cappuccino, Aero and Coffee-Mate products. These are produced through a highly automated PLC controlled process plant and automated filling and packing lines. It is continually developing our recipes and expanding our leading brands.

**A day in the life of an Inbound Supply Coordinator**

Reporting to the Factory Planning Lead, you will be responsible for ordering inbound materials. You will be managing suppliers for Dalston factory and making sure we have the correct materials, in the correct quantities, to ensure the factory can produce to support production demands.

Building relationships is key, as you will follow up delivery shortfalls and quality issues with suppliers agreeing plans to minimise impact on customer service level. You will also monitor supplier performance ensuring plans are developed with the supplier, procurement business support and the supply stream to close gaps as necessary.

Main responsibilities include:

- Ensure the availability of all materials to fulfil the requirements of the supply stream production plans within defined cost and stock policy boundaries.
- Driving continuous improvements in the MRP processes of the end to end supply stream.
- Create and optimise replenishment plan for raw and packaging materials over an 18month horizon to ensure supply of material to production whilst meeting working capital targets and stock cover policies.
- Manage exceptions with suppliers.
- Follow up delivery shortfalls and quality issue with suppliers agreeing plans to minimise impact on customer service levels or working capital.
- Work with suppliers and procurement business support and the supply stream to identify and exploit improvement opportunities to drive TDC, service improvements or working capital reductions.

**What will make you successful?**

You will have some awareness of business and supply chain knowledge. Previous experience in supply chain role and understanding of inventory methodologies would be beneficial but we are also open to speaking to those who may have just graduated with a passion for a career in supply chain.

Other key skills required are:

- Effective communication skills, with the ability and be able to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders
- Previous experience managing stock control and MRP experience would be advantageous.
- SAP and master data maintenance experience is desirable.
- Results focused with an eye for detail
- Able to use initiative when solving problems
- Microsoft Word and Excel skills

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

**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 posting date: 30/06/2023**

**Job advert closing date: 14/07/2023