Supply Chain Manager

Business area: Nespresso
Job Title:Supply Chain Manager (2-year FTC)

Location: Crawley or York based with hybrid working and frequent UK travel required

Salary up to £76,500 + car allowance + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 additional flex days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + a Nespresso coffee machine with pod allowance + 2 paid volunteering days + many other excellent benefits!

Position Summary
We're looking for a Supply Chain Manager to lead end to end flow - from demand planning, internal teams and managing suppliers across warehousing, and last mile - so our customers get what they need on time, in full, at the right cost. You'll set the plan, run the rhythm, and remove obstacles.

Your goal: reliable service, healthy inventory, safe operations, and smart cost - powered by data, disciplined execution, and clear communication across Sales, Ops, Finance, and our logistics partners.

You'll: own the plan, manage supplier performance, balance stock vs. working capital, orchestrate warehouse / transport, and lead continuous improvement to reduce waste and risk while lifting OTIF and customer experience.

A day in the life of a Supply Chain Manager

At Nestlé Nespresso, you will be part of and lead a dynamic team that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence.

You will be responsible for:

• Drive Innovation & Sustainability: Implement forward-thinking, environmentally responsible supply chain solutions that enhance customer experience and create a competitive edge for Nespresso.
• Guarantee Product Availability: Ensure seamless availability of products and services to optimise customer satisfaction while adhering to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Lead Last-Mile Excellence: Develop and manage customer centric last mile delivery strategies and robust 3PL infrastructure to ensure efficient, reliable, and scalable operations.
• Strategic Alignment: Engage with HQ to align on strategy, priorities, and market commercial objectives.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Drive regular operational reviews with CCS and B2C/B2B teams to share updates and accelerate the rollout of corporate initiatives and projects.
• Performance Management: Deploy KPI dashboards with corrective action plans to ensure continuous improvement.
• Financial Discipline: Monitor and manage a budget of £40m+, ensuring adherence to financial plans while meeting operational objectives.

While this position is demanding and challenging, it offers the chance to contribute to tangible, sustainable results-making it an ideal fit for those eager to make a difference.

What will make you successful?

Your career thus far will showcase a proven track record in Supply Chain as an experienced lead/manager. Your capacity to deliver tangible outcomes that positively impact our Nespresso network and customers is crucial. Additionally, you will also have:

• A strong background in direct-to-consumer logistics and collaborative business development projects that drive results.
• Demonstrated success in budget management and financial acumen.
• Proven leadership in a large scale business environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build trust at all levels.
• Expertise in customer service excellence, cost analysis, and LEAN concepts.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain & T&Q tools that enhance operational efficiency.

What you need to know

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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