Onsite Factory Supply Chain Manager

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About the role

  • Factory Supply Chain Manager managing supply chain functions at Nestlé. Overseeing production planning, material management, and logistics to achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop and mentor factory supply chain teams to deliver accurate, achievable production schedules across manufacturing and filling/packaging aligned with the Master Production Schedule.
  • Oversee inbound material planning to ensure timely, cost‑effective availability of raw and packaging materials while maintaining strong supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement.
  • Manage warehousing operations for raw materials, packaging and finished goods, ensuring compliance with Good Warehousing Practices, accurate inventory records and proper stock rotation.
  • Foster seamless operations through strong communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders (Factory, Supply Chain, Procurement) and external partners (Suppliers, Customs, Transport).
  • Ensure full compliance with Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and CARE regulations across all supply chain activities.
  • Partner with peer factory supply chain leaders, Lean teams and cross‑functional groups to share best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop talent through coaching, career planning and succession management, while promoting a strong customer‑service mindset across the plant.

Requirements

  • Proven operational leadership experience in manufacturing, supply planning, warehousing, inbound material management or production planning within a market or plant environment.
  • Solid understanding of key supply chain concepts, including detailed production planning, inbound material management, material handling, stock level impacts, quality and SHE best practices.
  • Working knowledge of LEAN, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies, with the ability to drive high‑performance logistics or similar optimisation projects.
  • Strong financial and business acumen, including cost drivers, budget management, return on investment and awareness of market strategy, product launches and industry trends.
  • Skilled in stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration, with the ability to build trusted relationships and align on shared objectives.
  • Demonstrated capability in people development, coaching, succession planning and fostering a performance‑driven, continuous‑improvement culture.
  • Excellent planning, problem‑solving and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate business issues and proactively mitigate risks.

Benefits

  • Varied career experiences and personalised development support
  • Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
  • Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
  • Paid parental and partner leave
  • Purchase Leave Scheme
  • Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
  • Discounted Nestlé products

Job title

Factory Supply Chain Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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