Work Level: WL2C
Scope: Global, Full-time
Reports to: E2E Digital SC Lead
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Terms & Conditions:
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s.
The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, becoming an independent, EUR 8 billion single-category focused company by the end of 2025. This move reflects our belief in the power of our unique frozen footprint, which we see as having huge potential for growth as a pure-play business. Our focus is all about unlocking that potential, driving value for our consumers, customers, employees, and shareholders.
JOB PURPOSE:
Drive innovation and lead our business to new heights by spearheading the Digital Supply Chain (DSC) team. Collaborate with visionary leaders and diverse colleagues in a global environment, unlocking your full potential.
If you thrive on data and digital transformation, this role is designed for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Be a part of the Digital Supply Chain (DSC) team, a new team of 40+ FTE that will be pivotal in the Ice Cream Company’s ambition to be a Digital First company.
2. Set up and manage the Make Tech branch of the DSC team. This branch is responsible for project management, and in some cases also execution, of all digital developments in Manufacturing, Engineering, and SSHE, on both a global and regional/local level.
3. Hire and manage three WL1s for the team: a Make Analyst, an Engineering Analyst, and a SSHE Analyst.
4. Give the DSC Make Tech team a strong identity and make it top-of-mind for all in SC (both global and regional/local) as the team to contact for all Make technology requests.
5. Oversee the correct migration of existing Make systems and dashboards from Unilever’s systems into the Ice Cream Co’s own data lake / systems.
6. Manage the transition from the existing local-dominated tooling landscape into a centralized landscape.
7. Collaborate with Make functions and Excellence teams to continuously bring improvements to the Ice Cream Company’s Make capabilities.
8. Be the face towards the business for all Make Tech requests.
9. Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
SKILLS:
1. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team.
2. Ability to set and execute strategic goals, aligning them with business objectives.
3. Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise between IT, SC business, and SC leadership.
4. Proficiency in managing complex projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
5. Deep understanding of IT structures, data lakes, digital supply chain technologies, and broad understanding of various aspects of Supply Chain.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex supply chain challenges.
7. Ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to improve supply chain reporting processes.
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
3. Demonstrated success in managing large-scale digital projects and cross-functional teams.
4. In-depth industry knowledge of supply chain best practices, digital procurement systems, and emerging trends (e.g. AI, IoT).
5. Basic familiarity with Python, SQL, or equivalent.
6. Basic familiarity with cloud computing (e.g. Azure).
LEADERSHIP:
1. Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
2. PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves.
3. PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
4. TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential.
5. PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others.
6. CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
7. BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!
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