Logistics Excellence Lead at Unilever

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 Logistics Excellence lead is responsible for deploying Logistics excellence program in West Africa.  If you are into deploying best practices and continuous improvement in the Logistics space,  then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Standardized Deep Dive and Benchmarking of Logistics Operation ( DCs and Transport )
• Leads the evaluation of new best practices (Infrastructure, Processes and Operations  and the implementation of approved best practices in line with WCL
•  Drive operational excellence in warehousing operations exploiting and optimizing Unilever’s use of warehouse design and operation to improve customer service, cost and carbon ( DC Operational Excellence and New DC Development )
• Lead community of practice for improvement processes and tools
•  Partner with Procurement in Supplier performance management
• Partner with CSE on Go to Market strategy for distribution
• Drives the Savings program for the MCO  and ensures savings targets are met
• Drives MCO Logistics Transformation and CI project
• Drive and maintain the MCO  Cost to Serve Model
• Reviews KPI performance of the MCO comparing with  the peers in the same archetype
• Drives the MCO CAPEX Programme ensuring forecasting is accurate and projects delivered OTIF
• Establishes and maintains the MCO 3 year  Logistics Master Plan
• Reduce Warehouse and Transport related CCFOT losses thru defining & implementing Warehouse transition management processes and implementing best-in-class warehouse management processes & tools Capability development (Training, Coaching with standard License to Operate
• Drive Sustainability  through identifying and implementing projects within area of control
• Drive CO2 reduction initiative in Warehouse & Transportation activities & reduce CO2 footprint by 60% by 2030

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences , Qualifications &  Skills

• Has a degree or equivalent
• Has proven leadership experience of running MCO  programs in Logistics
• Has at least 3 years of Logistics Operations experience
• Experience in Distribution planning, Regional 3PL management, WMS implementation, Warehouse transition would be an advantage.
• Has strong interpersonal skills: can coach, motivate, and convince stakeholders from different levels and markets by using the right structure, style and level of detail
• Has understanding of performance drivers and how to unlock these
• Has commercial acumen

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.