Quality Compliance Coordinator (opens in new tab)

Nestle SA; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Wellbeing benefits

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Paid parental and partner leave

Purchase Leave Scheme

Volunteering leave, Sports leave

Job summary

Nestlé Australia is seeking a Quality Compliance Coordinator to join the Western Distribution Centre in Arndell Park, Sydney. The role leads regional QA programs, supports 3PLs, carriers and Nestlé DCs in the Northern region, ensuring compliance with Nestlé requirements and laws.

The position reports to the Corporate Supply Chain QA Manager and focuses on strengthening quality culture, incident handling, training for suppliers, and cross-functional collaboration across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in quality management or logistics preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel to third-party logistic sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality and compliance activities across Distribution Centres, 3PLs, carriers and supply chain partners.
• Coordinate and support audit programs, including action planning and closure of corrective actions.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen quality culture and Good Warehouse Practices across Nestlé Distribution Centres, while collaborating with 3PL partners.
• Analyse inbound and outbound quality non-conformance trends and bring stakeholders together to address priority issues.
• Coordinate Supply Chain QA training and support onboarding and refresher training for authorized suppliers and partners.
• Help drive awareness of Supply Chain QA compliance priorities through regular communications.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Planning & organisation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Location: Arndell Park, Sydney
Duration: Fixed term contract ending in July 2027 (Mat leave cover)
2+ years' experience in a similar role preferred

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment - passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

We have an opportunity for a Quality Compliance Coordinator to join our Physical Logistics team. Based in our Western Distribution Centre in Arndell Park, Sydney, this role leads and coordinates regional Quality and Compliance programs for the Northern region, supporting Nestlé Distribution Centres, 3PL warehouses and transport carriers.

A day in the life…

Reporting to the Corporate Supply Chain QA Manager and driving compliance and helping strengthen our quality culture, other key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate quality and compliance activities across Distribution Centres, 3PLs, carriers and other supply chain partners, supporting compliance with Nestlé requirements and applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and support audit programs, including action planning and the effective closure of corrective actions.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen quality culture and Good Warehouse Practices across Nestlé Distribution Centres, while collaborating with 3PL partners.
• Analyse inbound and outbound quality non-conformance trends and bring stakeholders together to address priority issues.
• Coordinate Supply Chain QA training and support onboarding and refresher training for authorized suppliers and partners.
• Help drive awareness of Supply Chain QA compliance priorities through regular communications.
• Support incident and crisis management, business continuity and emergency preparedness activities.

What will make you successful

• Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will bring a proactive, collaborative approach and be comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills demonstrated through incident or issue investigations.
• Demonstrated capability in coordinating projects and delivering results with cross-functional teams.
• Strong planning and organisation skills, with the ability to communicate and influence effectively internally and externally.
• A growth mindset, strong integrity and a customer-focused, collaborative approach.
• Experience in quality management, logistics, supply chain or a related operational environment is preferred, with 2+ years' experience advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of warehousing, quality/compliance systems and downstream supply chain operations.
• Food safety and Safety, Health and Environment management knowledge would be advantageous.
• Must be willing to travel to third-party logistic sites.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline at our discretion, so we encourage early applications.

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• 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.

Our Story

• Nestlé enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s largest FMCG companies and a leader in nutrition, health and wellness. Our inclusive and high-performance culture is a testament to the great training, development, rewards and recognition we extend to every member of our 5000-strong Oceania workforce.
• Nestlé Oceania supports a culture of diversity and inclusion in all that we do. Take a look at Careers at Nestlé Australia | Nestlé Australia (nestle.com.au) to see some of the ways we live and practice this every day in our workplace.