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UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR A Supply Chain Strategies Business Partner – Ice Cream

 

           

Supply Chain Strategies

Business Partner: ICE CREAM

Department: Supply Chain Strategies

Function: Global Supply Chain

Location: Rotterdam, the Netherlands – local conditions apply

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply , please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations.

    

 

ABOUT UNILEVER             

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.    

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.    

  We want our business to flourish, and we know that our success depends on others flourishing around us. That's why our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace, and why sustainable, long-term growth is at the heart of our business model.    

 

ADD FOR HIVE WAGENINGEN:  

Since 2019 Unilever R&D has its Global Foods Innovation Centre in Wageningen (Hive), the Netherlands. In this way Unilever creates critical mass in expertise areas to ensure that the technologies ultimately bring benefit-led, breakthrough innovations that are good for People and Planet. In addition, we aim to evolve our R&D sites into innovation ecosystems to leverage the knowledge and expertise of external partners.   

            

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply , please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations.

 

Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the BeNeLux (Belgium/Netherlands/Luxembourg), while location of the role is within the BeNeLux , if successful, your internal application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer.   

You will be eligible for relocation support in the form of economy-class flights (to NL), immigration support (if applicable), tax support (in the year of move) and a lump sum of 7.500,- euro net of taxes to be paid out during the first salary payment in the Netherlands. No further relocation support will be provided in a self-initiated CLOC. 

As one of the leading FMCG companies in the world, Unilever has transformed itself in recent

years to deliver on its promise of profitable, sustainable growth and establish a world class

supply chain organisation.

We are currently looking for top talent to reinforce our Ice Cream Supply Chain team.

Ice Cream is a 8.5b business, currently run within Unilever. Within the next 18 months however, we will establish ourselves as a separate company: the largest Ice Cream company in the world, focused on delivering joy through our unique products.

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to create value for the business by looking at the Supply Chain with a strategic, digital, future-fit and longer-term vision. The role has evolved over time to drive 3 strong strategic programs to deliver value towards Unilever and Ice Cream’s most ambitious goals, all driving the transformation agenda with an end-to-end approach:

1) Design To Value.

Full focus on the product and the market. The program focuses on holistic value creation reviewing all line items of the P&L (Raw and Pack Material, Production cost, Distribution cost, Trade spend etc.).

2) End to end Network Studies.

These are traditional Supply Chain transformation/improvement projects, focusing on network optimisation. Examples of these optimisations include consolidation of factories, distribution models and development of ecommerce/DTC channels. Typically projects extend beyond markets.

3) SC Competitor Intelligence.

A program to bring the outside in. Designing a future-fit supply chain means you need to understand, monitor, and anticipate competitors’ moves, within legal boundaries.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE?

As a Business partner to the Chief Product Supply Chain Officer in Ice Cream, you will be at the heart of supporting and challenging business-strategy decision making, acting as trusted advisor and leader of the programs to help the make the best possible decisions. Especially in light of the announced demerger of the Ice Cream business from Unilever, this is a unique role in a unique business context. This role will report into the Global Head of Supply Chain Strategy & Innovation.

Responsibilities

• Own relationships with senior stakeholders (WL3+) for business strategic transformation decisions to shape the future-fit Supply-chain.

• Partner with key business stakeholders within the BG/BU on their supply chain strategies.

• Generate new ideas (as well as do external research) on methodologies, frameworks, processes and tools to improve the department’s positive contribution to the company.

• Oversee projects and ensure they are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. Secure impact of projects is cashed.

• Support individual and team performance through strong team orientation, coaching and

Feedback.

• Examples of existing project programs (non-exhaustive): digitizing supply chain,

manufacturing network design, make vs. buy, capital investment evaluations, complexity

cost optimisation, design to value, route-to-market, cost to serve, internal and external

benchmarking, competitive intelligence, E2E value chain analysis, etc.

What’s in it for you?

• To work for the newly created and leading Ice Cream company and be on the forefront of creating a future fit Ice Cream supply chain

• Global experience across international cultures

• Develop your strategic muscles in a dedicated and passionate team

• Work alongside senior SC leaders across the Unilever

SKILLS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Keen to challenge status quo

• Ability to capture customer, competitor and market insights and to translate them into relevant and implementable programs

• Strong thought leadership & business acumen

• Very strong data storyboarding and communication skills and proven experience in building effective relationships with senior stakeholders / influencing decision makers

• Very strong analytical combined with pragmatic problem-solving skills

• Passion for business strategies

• Keen to seek for new digital enablers to drive and land a strong Supply chain transformation for fast, smarter and more efficient impact on the P&L

• Consistent team focus, creating an environment of enthusiasm and positivity

• Good communication skills with ability to lead, influence, and inspire others

• Work and build rapport with stakeholders across functions and seniority, in a multicultural environment

EXPERIENCE YOU SHOULD HAVE

• 10 years industry experience, including strategic/business development roles (FMCG and/or Consultancy)

• Experience in digital strategy and new digital business model development in a leading corporate or in supply chain and operations is an advantage

• Proven work experience as a project manager with a bias for action, leading cross-functional teams in a multicultural environment

• A solid understanding of cost accounting, financial accounting and project management

• Willingness to travel up to 25%, including long-term stay (up to 3 weeks at a time) across different parts of the world

WHAT DOES UNILEVER OFFER/ WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?     Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!   

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.  

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.   

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained .   

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.   

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped . When you are at the office , you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.    

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).  

• Home work allowance

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Green Mobility Policy

  EXCITED?  

  Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.   Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.  

  Looking forward to meeting you!    

   

  Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.   

   

  Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.    

  By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.  

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Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Category: Chaîne d'approvisionnement

Job Type: SC Strat Project Leader

Industry: UnileverExperiencedProfessionals