Material Planner

Job description

Unilever is currently hiring for Material Planner

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.

Materials Planner

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. The MRP lead and local material planner is critical to the delivery of supply chain business commitments which means consistency with service across all Brands down to SKU level. The Material Planner manages Raw and/or Packaging material call-offs to ensure adequate cover for the production plan and manages stocks within working capital targets. Also needs to ensure that both Suppliers and Supplier Management understand material requirements while coordinating and planning the delivery of materials to ensure uninterrupted production and timely delivery of stock. The role involves analyzing inventory levels, forecasting, and liaising with suppliers to optimize supply chain efficiency., If you are passionate about ensuring optimizing supply chain efficiency. then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

·  Analyze inventory levels and forecast demand to determine material requirements for all production facilities.
·  Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable and timely delivery of materials.
·  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production and procurement, to prioritize material orders based on production schedules and demand forecasts.
·  Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to minimize stockouts and excess inventory, aligning with Unilever's sustainability goals.
·  Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements within the supply chain while adhering to Unilever's ethical sourcing guidelines.
·  Generate reports and provide analysis to support decision-making processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
·  Stay updated on industry trends and market conditions to anticipate potential material shortages or price fluctuations.
·  Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, Unilever’s policies, and quality standards.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

·  Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
·  - 2 years of experience in material planning, procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably in a manufacturing or production related environment.
·  Proficiency in inventory management and business-related applications including ERP systems
·  Knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends in supply chain management.

Skills

·  Business Acumen: Ability to analyze data, including inventory levels, demand forecasts, and supplier performance metrics, to make informed decisions and optimize material planning processes.
·  Supply Chain Management, inventory management and material requirements planning: Understanding of supply chain principles and practices, including inventory management, procurement strategies, and logistics coordination.
·  Self-Mastery: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop proactive engagement with suppliers, and provide clear instructions and updates regarding material requirements. Ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
·  Detail oriented: Thoroughness and accuracy in monitoring inventory levels, tracking orders, and identifying discrepancies or potential issues in the supply chain.
·  Passion for high performance: Capacity to identify and address challenges in material availability, production scheduling, or supplier performance to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Leadership

·  You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
·  As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
·  Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
·  PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
·  PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
·  CONSUMER LOVE : Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
·  PURPOSE & SERVICE : Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
·  AGILITY : Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

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. 

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.