Customer Solutions Analyst Review

by Nestle

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Supply planner, responsible for all short term supply constraints on Kit Kat lines in the Uk and Ireland.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt to interact with people of different nationality, culture and language. I work on a daily basis with people from Dubai, Russia and Germany to name a few, which is a great opportunity to build overseas network.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the opportunties on my programme and the structure of our roles and movements between the roles.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

As mentioned, the scheme is very well structured to move roles at the same time. It works well having such notice before moving role to have time supporting people coming into your current role, as well as having time to learn your new role with the current occupier.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

The support is unlimited, the opportunity to be independent and selfsufficient is very much there however is matched with a wide support netowrk, ranging from your apprentice team, manager, mentor or the academy champions.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The training provider has been excellent on the basis of remote learning, deadlines flexible and study weeks well structured to offer optional help and a time to get through set tasks.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The links between qualification and the role very much vary in influence, but there are clear elements of some units such as forecasting and problem solving that can very much be taken into the daily role.

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Many teams and networking events as well as online learning courses. Opportunities to network with people from other sites and meet up.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Nestle to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Nestle does a great job of overcoming the apprenticeship stigma, the opportunties and trust is endless meaning the achievements are unlimited.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nestle?

I would advise to all to be open minded, anticpate a wide range of on scheme roles to really gain the wide knowledge on scheme. Take pride in work and especially in your application process, it doesnt go unnoticed.