Joining Nestlé Internal Audit is a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of the world’s leading nutrition, health and wellness company and work with great brands and like-minded colleagues to enhance the lives of people, pets and planets everywhere, every day. You will work and train in every area of our business, while traveling in the Middle East, Pakistan and Africa to carry out assignments.
If you love to travel, are a natural problem solver and are able to communicate with stakeholders from shop floor operators in a factory to corporate heads, there is no other opportunity to give you such a wide range of exposure, and the real chance to make an impact. The role offers you a chance to experience the magic of interacting with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
a day in the life of…
• Your bag is packed and you start early towards the airport. The destination for this project is Cape Town, but over the past few months you have already managed to travel to many countries across the Middle East, Pakistan and Africa.
• While waiting for the flight, you have a call with a member of the audit team from another project who wants to discuss one topic with you. From the factory, to the farms, to the various offices, you can act as a consultant to identify improvements across multiple functions and projects. You are able to solve problems naturally, using data to support your insights and improvements
• When landing in Cape Town, unite with colleagues from your project team. Working together at sprints for three months gives you a chance to build close relationships, and you really enjoy the diversity of the team.
• When you arrive at the head office of Nestlé South Africa, you initially meet the top market leaders. They identified the challenge, and explained that your first stop would be to visit the factory to talk to the operators about the “as is” process. Expectations are set, introductions are made, and your mind really starts racing about future opportunities.
• You begin to work on the tasks and responsibilities assigned to your team, and prepare your notes for your interviews in the afternoon.
• That afternoon you will go out to meet the operators. This is a practical role, so you want to understand as much as you can to be able to successfully recommend improvements.
Exhausted, but excited, she returns to the hotel and plans for tomorrow. No two days are ever the same, but you’re excited for another opportunity to truly drive our business forward across functions from marketing and sales to human resources and supply chain.
• And here comes the weekend, and you’re out to explore beautiful Cape Town after a full week of work!
What will make you successful?
• To excel in this environment, you need to enjoy challenges, be a good team player, have strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to lead others
• Self-motivated, results driven, ability to multitask, organize and prioritize information at hand.
• Desire and commitment to travel extensively. Adaptation to different working conditions (eg factories, warehouses, field visits) and strong interest in working in an international environment.
• Ability to learn and master various topics from marketing to boiler house audits in plant and environmental commitments.
We thank all applicants for their interest and look forward to hearing from you.
Headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, Nestlé was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestlé and is today the largest food and beverage company in the world. Sales for 2006 were 98.5 billion Swiss francs, with a net profit of 9 billion Swiss francs. We employ approximately 265,000 people and have factories or operations in nearly every country in the world.
The company’s strategy is guided by several basic principles. Nestlé’s current products grow through innovation and innovation while maintaining a balance in geographical activities and product lines. Long-term capabilities are not sacrificed for short-term performance. The company’s priority is to provide the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, and whatever their needs, throughout their lives.