Unilever is hiring for AM Planning Excellence - IC
Function: Supply Chain
Work Level: WL1
Scope: Ice Cream Supply Chain
Reports to: IP Lead IC
Location: Karachi Pakistan
ABOUT ICE CREAM:
Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
JOB PURPOSE
In this role you will support in leading and driving initiatives for Pakistan IC inventory performance, business waste and agility through KPI tracking; process improvement, highlighting areas of focus and propose solutions for areas of improvement by drawing on best practice, and ensuring the planning excellence.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
- Lead the development and facilitating the deployment of new capabilities/roll-outs in the Demand, Supply & Distribution Planning
- Lead RTVA and overall digitalization agenda together with digital team and country planning team
- Coordinate and consolidate the roadmaps and key planning JBTD across the region
- Lead Planning community to continuously improve performance; and facilitates the exchange and deployment of best practices
- Deep-dive analysis of performance of IC Category to propose improvement areas on BW; Inventory, SKU complexity and DBNR
- Identify opportunities to tackle structural drivers of inventory and waste by providing in depth analysis of countries performance on regular basis, highlight areas for improvement through loss trees, maturity assessment analysis.
- Drive No touch Planning agenda and define the roadmap & action plans and follow the adherence by BU
- Have regular engagement with countries to discuss supply chain process related issues with Process Champions
- Develop a skill assessment and development plan; and ensure that it is implemented and follows-up regularly
- Ensure global alignment on all solutions provided/deployed
- Own process excellence KPIs thru Business Excellence Reports
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of Experience in Supply Chain Planning, particularly Supply Planning & Forecasting and Demand Planning in Unilever or FMCG industry.
Skills
- Good understanding of SAP ECC, SAP APO, SAP BW, particularly Forecasting and Re-pack Planning functionality
- Knowledge/understanding of S&OP processes and cross-functional working
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A good manufacturing basic appreciation knowledge
Leadership
- Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
- PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
- PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
- TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
- PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
- CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
- BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
