Supply Stream Planner

Business Area: Nestle UK&I 

Location:  Tutbury

Salary range  Circa £36,000 depending on experience.

Duration – Fixed Term Contract 12 months

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus


• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle


• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement


• 2 paid volunteering days


• A focus on personal development and growth (insert relevant detail on study support, etc)

Although this is a full-time, fixed term contract 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.

Position

We have a fantastic fixed term contract opportunity for a talented individual to join our team in Supply Chain as a DPS Planner based on site in Tutbury.

Do you have experience of a dynamic fast-paced supply chain environment?  Do you have the ability to analyse and interpret data? Do you have the mind-set and initiative for continuous improvement? Then this could be the role you are looking for.

We believe ‘it all starts with a Nescafé’; your career could start with one too! Our Coffee Category 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.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

Your impact

You will be responsible for creating and managing a short term production plan recognising all constraints within the supply stream for those assets you manage, to meet customer demand.

Key responsibilities of this role will include: 

• Managing stock projections and ensuring the production plan meets our demand requirements.


• Reacting to changes in the MPS plan to ensure that we are making the right products at the right time to satisfy customer demands.


• Working closely with Operations to create a detailed production plan that appreciates the constraints of the assets for both packing and manufacturing.


• Controlling the inbound flow of key materials to the manufacturing operation.


• Build and maintain robust relationships with stakeholders to ensure an optimised plan is published on time and which the teams are motivated to deliver.


• Lead initiatives to improve lot sizes and cycle times with production in order to drive speed and agility at appropriate cost.


• Work with the business to plan and influence timings on new product development.


• Participate in initiatives to improve the efficiency, reliability, COF and agility of the end to end supply stream.

Your ingredients for success

• Strong knowledge and experience of manufacturing and/or supply chain,


• Understanding of end-to-end planning or logistics role,


• Strong problem solving mind-set,


• Ability to challenge and improve existing processes.,


• An effective influencer and communicator

What you need to know

Advert closing date: 05/02/2026

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 and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland