Job Vacancies at Unilever

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

• Lead On time in full (OTIF) Specification Delivery / Data Management as required to support Category innovation / Renovation / VIP / and Supply Chain (SC) support projects in Africa.
• Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) Super user and governance.
• Extend and grow our PLM and system capabilities.
• Partner with Global Data Quality teams to ensure regional compliance with data standards on PLM.
• Ensure R&D data transfer accuracy between PLM and SAP.
• Lead data trouble shooting and root cause analysis.
• Ensure successful R&D data transfer from Unilever to external customers.
• Data analytics and reporting.

JOB SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Specification planning for specific innovation/VIP projects
• Creation and management of plant recipes in PLM
• Execution of agreed cross-functional specification management process
• Creation and maintenance of networks required to get right input into spec content: design, deploy, METs, technical management, SEAC, regulatory, brand development, brand building, suppliers, supply management, supply chain.
• Understand and implement specification data quality standards.
• Data Management – Responsible for the management of data related issues and resolution with key business partners locally and globally   
• Deploy and manage change impact of new global data / digital tools in Africa.
• Portfolio Data Life cycle management in line with global standards
• Optimise use of global digital tools in R&D
• Validate global digital tools for accuracy of information.
• Create new digital tools based on insights gained from category needs in Africa
• Monthly monitoring and reporting on Africa Data Management Metrics
• PLM Super user
• Represent relevant Business Group in Global Data Community of Practice (CoP) forums.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Science / IT / Data Science Degree
• Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Product development
• Analytical Basic Methodology
• Microbiology Basic Methodology
• Information Management
• Excellence in Science and technology
• Data Science / Analytics and reporting

Experiences:

• Understanding of product development processes
• Understanding of quality assurance and manufacturing processes
• Relevant exposure in safety clearance, regulatory affairs, HPC specific standards and environmental reporting
• Experience working with information technology.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and distill complex information into actionable plans, while maintaining precision and focus on detail.

Leadership behaviors:

• Solution-oriented mindset and ability to transfer this thinking across teams.
• Affinity with details and ability to see the bigger picture.
• Have a structured and consistent way of working.
• Show engagement and creativity.
• Effective networking with Africa and Global teams.
• Applied agility in managing projects.

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PROCUREMENT MATERIALS VALUE CHAIN TEAM

The Procurement Materials Value Chain Team is a newly formed team, serving as the nerve center of the Unilever global procurement organization, enabling the procurement organization to design and deliver step-change across value chains and business models. This team is responsible for:  

• Sensing, incubating, and enabling innovative ideas, new business models, and transformation programs for disruptive value creation across portfolios.
• Developing and enabling procurement strategies with respective network VPs and portfolio and market teams based on strategic insights.
• Facilitating rapid learning, capability development, and future-fit upskilling of our people

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

• Value Chain Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analysis of our value chain, including raw materials, manufacturing, distribution, and customer channels.
• Cost-saving Opportunities: Identify areas of inefficiency, cost drivers, and potential opportunities for improvement. Analyze and quantify the potential savings and develop actionable recommendations.
• Technology Developments: Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends that can drive efficiency and innovation within the value chain. Evaluate technological advancements and identify opportunities for implementation to enhance supply chain operations.
• Cost Modelling: Creating cost models for ingredient value chains to support procurement colleagues with negotiations. Deliver analytics and guidance for negotiations and contracting applying expertise to deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Data Analysis: Utilize analytical tools and techniques to analyze data related to procurement, supplier performance, logistics, and operational metrics. Extract insights and trends to support decision-making and identify improvement areas.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, throughout Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D and Marketing to gain insights into value chain processes and requirements. Engage stakeholders to understand their challenges and align research findings with their needs.
• Business Case Development: Create business cases for cost saving processes and new business opportunities with clear financial analysis. Deliver presentations to senior stakeholders of the identified opportunities.

KEY INTERACTIONS

• Procurement portfolio material buying team.
• BG and BU procurement team.
• Procurement Leadership teams, Procurement Director & LT
• Global Supply Chain Leaders
• Procurement Strategy & Insights team
• Procurement Finance Team
• Key Suppliers and agencies/partners
• Industry and insights resources

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS

• Strategic, Systemic Thinking & Entrepreneurial
• Strong Talent catalyst to bring the best out of people
• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills
• High Growth mindset & Consumer Love
• Strong Communication & Influencing skills
• High Initiative, Quick Learner and Self-Starter

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Preferred over 5 years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering or Research and Development roles either in Unilever / FMCG industry or in a large complex organization with strong portfolio and market expertise.
• Strong business and commercial acumen with a high degree of flexibility and ability to quickly understand new topics.
• The candidate must have the ability to meet rigorous deadlines, pro-actively resolve issues, and manage stakeholders across various levels of the business with strong communication skills. The role is fit for a self-starter.
• Ability and drive to work independently and lead diverse cross functional teams, across different geographies.
• Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and peers effectively

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MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

We want to grow our business responsibly. That means safety is not negotiable – it’s our number one priority. Facts and figures are important for measuring safety and driving progress. But they don’t tell the full story. We believe every single employee should have the right to be able to live and work free from the risk of injuries and accidents. We have a responsibility to all our employees, to all the people we work with and to our local communities.

The Site SHE Lead has overall responsibility for managing Safety, Health and Environment improvement activities to achieve excellence at site level.  The Site SHE Lead works with site Supply Chain teams to develop the local SHE strategy and improvement plans to achieve sustainable SHE excellence by reducing injuries, illnesses and environmental impact as measured in the core KPIs.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Deploy the global/cluster SHE strategy, policy and standards on site to achieve excellent sustainable results.
• Manage the SHE teams responsible to deliver Safety, Health and Environment results.
• The Site SHE Lead develops, deploys and implements plans to improve safety, health and environment of the site.
• Ensures that the UMS Safety and Environmental Pillars together with Unilever FWS are the single ways-of-working (WoW) on site.
• Ensure that all findings from audits (both internal and external) are effectively implemented by the agreed due dates.
• Ensure that all prescribed SHE data is delivered in full, is available by the specified due dates at the required quality with supporting documentation available.
• Monitor site legal compliance and ensure the site meets all local/ national regulatory requirements and Unilever standards
• Provide advice on national SHE legislation requirements to Site Leaders and implement relevant procedures and policies.  
• Drive safety and environment risk assessment and develop/implement  appropriate controls.
• Lead the SHE Pillar in accordance with ManEx.
• Support the site Supply Chain team to reduce the site’s environmental impact in the areas of COD, hazardous & non-hazardous waste, SOx and CO2 emissions and water & energy consumption.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Unilever BBS Program and support deployment in the site.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the Unilever PSM Program (if applicable to the site PS risks) and support deployment in the site  and support the application of Unilever guidelines and procedures for Process Safety Assessment (SIMAS).
• Influence senior management and drive safety and environmental leadership through line management.
• Work closely with Global Health to identify and mitigate risks which may lead to occupational ill health.
• Assist the Site Leader to develop  and lead the internal crisis committees; support the site leader in leading serious incident investigation and analysis.
• Ensure on-time reporting of recordable incidents according to UL and legal requirements and advise line management in all accident and incident investigations.
• Conduct trend analysis from incidents, near misses, safe behaviour observations and deep compliance audits.
• Develop and deploy internal SHE audits and inspection systems , participate in audits of other Unilever sites as required.
• Determine training needs and support the delivery of SHE-training programs

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma OR Degree BSc in Safety/ Health and Environment
• 3–5 years relevant experience combined with a strong Process and Mechanical Engineering background preferably within FMCG/ Manufacturing environment
• Prior Unilever experience
• Qualifications required by local regulatory authorities
• Experience in Supply Chain operations (Manufacturing and/or Engineering experience preferred)
• Proven track record of analytical thinking and project management
• Excellent knowledge of Unilever and external SHE Standards
• Influencing skills
• Good observation and auditing skills
• Preferred - Advanced Degree in Occupational Health &Safety and Environmental Sustainability