Supply Chain Review

Currently I am working as a Intermarktet Supply Planner. Therefore I am responsible for different factories, making sure the Uk & Ireland have the optimum level of stock of every product they produce so that we can supply to our customers when they require without holding too much stock. However I am on rotation so I get to experience different roles.

Working through different areas and roles, I have gained a wide set of skills across all different areas of supply chain as I have moved around three very different roles needing very different skills, from analytics to problem solving and project management to relationship managment. Each one preparing me for the next challenge I face in my career.

I have loved my programme. From day 1 I have learnt that I thrive and work best when pushed out of my comfort zone and thats what Nestle has done through giving me real roles with real responabilities. You reallyy do make a difference. The fact we have flexibility to move roles aswell as locations has allowed me to really develop across all areas of supply chain.

On the scheme we do three years, each consiting of one year placements allowing you time to fully understand and develop the role you are in, with the aim of learning as much as possible but ultimately leaving the role in a better place than when you started. We then have 1 week study blocks every 6 weeks to allow you to relate practice to theory.

Nestle have supported me in all aspects, through reloaction from York-Gatwick back to York aswell as on the job. I have been offered a variety of expereinces with real roles and real pressure however never been blaimed for any mistakes that may have happened. The challenging culture allows you to develop.

We do week long study periods every 6 weeks. This allows us to fully emerse ourselves into our study work without being distracted by work querries which is fully supported by every team I have been in and really allowed me to make the most of my time away from work.

Whilst we are studing we not only learn about FMCG companies such as Nestle but we also learn about different supply chain structures from different companies, looking round their warehouses, factories and offices really allows you to consider the wider supply chain and the current impactors which may be effecting every supply chain.

Within Nestle there are numerous different confreneces and celebrations thrown throughout the year. Working as Part of Purina I am able to get involved in Sport and Social, which is an activity based networking club which has allowed me to build on my relationships whilst at cricket matches or crazy golf.

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One thing I noticed on my first assesment centre is everyone was passionate and had been with the company most if not all of there carreer. Having working here for 3 years I know understand why and I hope to do the same. Nestle has created an enviroment where everyone is given the support and culture to grow and develop- you never feel stationary.

Be confident, be passionate, be yourself. Nestle uses strength based interviews so in these interviews allow you experiences whether they be school, home or work related to show your character. This often stands you out from the crowd. Nestle want to know what makes you special and different from the rest.