Execution Specialist (12-month FTC)

Job Title: Execution Specialist Location: York 12-month Fixed Term Contract This role offers hybrid working with an expectation to be in the York office 2/3 days per week. Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience + potential bonus + generous pension scheme + 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement + 2 paid volunteering days + other fantastic benefits! Championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives 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. Position Summary This is a fantastic opportunity to join a transport department within a global business as Execution Specialist. Your role will involve driving service performance by proactively identifying and resolving potential service issues, communicating them as they are identified. Our head office in York was chosen to become the base of Nestlé’s first and new European Transport Hub. The Hub has responsibility for planning and executing Nestlé’s transportation within Europe which simplifies and standardises our European transportation processes. We manage the transport of intermarket flows between Nestlé’s European factories and distribution centres, as well as inbound raw and packaging materials from our major suppliers where opportunity arises. A day in the life of an Execution Specialist You will perform a variety of roles that range from tracking loads, to working with carriers and Nestlé stakeholders to find solutions to delays, dealing with the unexpected but ultimately ensuring that all European market queries are dealt with, and every load arrives. All this whilst supporting the KPI balance of cost and service. Your responsibilities will include: Following THUB strategies to support the balance of cost and service. Working with hauliers to find viable international transport solutions. Identifying and escalating gaps that do not support the THUB strategy with carriers, to ensure key KPIs such as service, cost, and performance are met. Operational point of contact for haulier enquiries and Nestlé stakeholders, proactively communicating regarding load status and resolution action plans. Problem solving and root cause issues that will lead to recommending change and consequently improvement in performance. Identifying issues related to not meeting expected standards affecting carriers, DC's, customers, traffic, weather, etc., and working with the wider team to develop effective solutions. Working with Supply Chain teams to drive toward zero Transport failures. What will make you successful The ideal candidate will understand Supply Chain end-to-end processes and will have some experience in an operational environment, ideally transport. You will be proactive and creative to find solutions. You will have strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships across Europe and a problem-solving mentality. You will also: Be fluent in English (speaking and writing) - Essential Ideally have language skills in either Turkish, Spanish, Polish, German or French – Desirable 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 statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth. The closing date for this role is 20.01.2025 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. We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process. Be yourself, everyone else is taken!

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