R&D Logistics Technician

Nestle SA; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

12 days flex leave

Job summary

Nestlé Product Technology Centre Confectionery & Snacking in York is seeking a proactive Logistics Technician on a 12-month secondment. The role focuses on end-to-end materials handling, coordinating import/export shipments, supplier orders, and stock control to support trials and product development.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with food safety and Nestlé standards, and leverage SAP and other procurement systems to optimise processes and lead times.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or supply chain environments.
• Experience with warehousing operations and stock control.
• Knowledge of SAP or ERP systems for goods receipt and inventory transactions.
• Strong import/export coordination and documentation skills.
• Fluent English communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international and domestic shipments to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage customs documentation and import/export compliance.
• Process purchase orders, supplier quotations, and goods receipt in SAP.
• Conduct quality and documentation checks on incoming materials for safety and quality.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and support trials with packaging and materials.
• Prepare ingredients and materials for trials, including weighing and storage.

Skills

Logistics operations

Warehousing

SAP / ERP

Import/Export coordination

English fluent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Unit: Nestlé Product Technology Centre Confectionery & Snacking

Position: 12 month secondment

Location: York

Salary: £30,000- £33,000 (Depending on expereince)

other benefits include;

• Dicretionary bonus

• Pension scheme

• 25 days holiday

• 12 days flex leave

This is a full -time temporary opportunity, but we are always open to discuss individual flexible working needs so please speak to us during the recruitment process on what this could look like for you.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Logistics Technician to provide end-to-end materials handling support to NPTC. The role involves following logistics best practices, regulatory requirements, and Nestlé standards while carrying out both physical and system-based material movements. You will be responsible for ensuring warehousing activities are conducted safely and hygienically, preparing materials for trials, and managing import and export processes, including documentation, courier coordination, customs clearance, and receipt of goods. Working closely with suppliers, you will source and order raw materials, obtain quotations, and ensure timely delivery of the right quality materials to maintain trial stock availability. As a key member of cross-functional project teams, you will collaborate to overcome shipping and inbound delivery challenges while continuously identifying opportunities to improve existing processes and implement more efficient logistics solutions.

About Us:

Based in York, the Nestlé Product Technology Centre (NPTC) is part of a global network of Research Centres with NPTC York focusing purely on excellence in Confectionery & Snacking worldwide. Whether chocolate, healthy snacking or wafer-based treats, the NPTC leads the way in how they're developed, processed and packaged. It's a place where creativity meets practicality, but where being pragmatic doesn't hinder ideas. If anything, it calls for more expertise and ingenuity to make fantastic initial ideas become exceptional launches.

NPTC Confectionery York is Nestlé’s leading centre for confectionery Research & Development, working in partnership with 3 development centres in Chile, China and Ivory Coast. In York we are a team of 170 amazing people from over 30 nationalities and a variety of academia. We have a strong focus on inclusion and belonging, an active Wellness program and we support 50 factories globally. Our objective is to provide ideas, technical innovation, and scientific support (for product, process and technology) to continually improve and grow the confectionery business.

To find out more about Nestlé Product Technology Centre, please visit: www.nestle.co.uk/researchanddevelopment/producttechnologycentreyork

Your Impact

As a Logistics Technician, you will be instrumental in ensuring materials are available on time, in full, and to the required quality standards to support NPTC trials and innovation activities. You will manage the end-to-end movement of materials, coordinating import and export shipments, customs requirements, supplier orders, goods receipt, and stock control while maintaining compliance with Nestlé standards, food safety requirements, and legal regulations. Your role will directly contribute to minimising supply disruptions, maintaining accurate inventory records, and ensuring efficient storage and handling of materials. By working closely with suppliers, freight partners, customs authorities, and project teams, you will resolve logistics challenges, deliver reliable material availability for trials, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reduce lead times, improve service levels, and support a safe working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating international and domestic shipments to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.

• Managing customs documentation and import/export compliance to avoid delays and ensure regulatory adherence.

• Processing purchase orders, supplier quotations, goods receipt, and inventory transactions through SAP and procurement systems.

• Conducting quality and documentation checks on incoming materials to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

• Maintaining accurate stock levels, undertaking stock counts, and ensuring adequate packaging and material availability to support trials.

• Preparing ingredients and materials for trials, including weighing, handling, storage, and transportation activities.

Your Ingredients for Success

In this role, success is achieved through the consistent delivery of accurate, right-first-time shipments and the reliable availability of materials to support NPTC trial activities. You will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, delivering a high level of customer service while maintaining compliance with Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), food safety, and quality standards. Through effective collaboration with project teams and a proactive approach to problem-solving, you will help ensure smooth logistics operations, contribute to successful trial outcomes, and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and continuously improve processes.

Essential Skills

• Experience working within a logistics, warehousing, supply chain, manufacturing, or similar operational environment.

• Strong understanding of logistics processes, including materials handling, stock control, shipping, and goods receipt.

• Knowledge of hygiene, food safety, and raw material handling requirements.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a strong customer-focused mindset.

• Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.

• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using ERP, SAP, or other logistics systems.

• Commitment to safe working practices and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience managing import/export activities, customs documentation, and international shipments.

• Knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and obtaining quotations.

• Experience supporting R&D, product development, or trial environments.

• Understanding of performance measures such as on-time delivery, right-first-time shipments, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction metrics.

• Experience contributing to process improvement initiatives and cross-functional project teams.

• Familiarity with SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) standards and operational excellence principles

What you need to know

Advert posting date: 10/10/2026

Advert closing date: 16/11/2026

We will be considering candidates that apply and individuals who have been identified through our succession planning process. We may close this job posting early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so we encourage you to submit yours as soon as possible.

At Nestlé, inclusion and diversity fuel innovation and help people thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and can provide adjustments throughout the application process.

To find out more about Nestle’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace (https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/jobs/diversity-equity-inclusion)

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestle: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland (https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/jobs/recruitment-journey)