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JOB TITLE: Supply Chain Manager - Personal Care - Unilever International
FUNCTION: Supply Chain
SCOPE: International
LOCATION: Singapore

Main Job Purpose:

Unilever International is one of the fastest growing businesses within Unilever with annual TO of ~Euro 1.35bn and there are strong plans in place to reach Euro 2bn in the next 3-5 yrs. Business is structured into different Business Groups in line with Unilever Org design and this role in particular would lead end to end supply chain for the Personal Care Business Group (which is the biggest business group within UI with annual TO of ~Euro 600M and has plans to grow to Euro 1BN in the next few yrs).

Key job scope includes:

• Business partnering the BG Head
• Sales & Operations Planning
• Sourcing Strategy and Sourcing Network Optimization
• Mid to Long Term Planning
• Network Management
• Performance Management

Key Accountabilities:

Business partnering the BG Head:

• Business partner Personal Care (PC) Business Group Head and be the first point of contact for all supply chain issues for the BG.
• Lead the service, cash, cost and quality agenda for the PC supply chain.
• Work with Global BG SC teams and UI BU cluster SC teams to unlock structural capacity issues and deliver growth through service improvement.
• Work with BG finance teams to understand margin hot spots and help support margin improvement through a robust savings delivery.
• Monitor business waste and help to reduce the same by working closely with the BG and BU business teams.
• Define the right service strategy (MTO vs. MTF) by customer-SKU combination to support business growth.
• Setting the right allocation guidelines for constrained formats by working closely with the BG head.

Sales & Operations Planning:

• Lead the Sales & Operations planning process for the BG including demand review with BUs, demand-supply reconciliation and identifying risks and opportunities to mitigate gaps to plans.
• Drive the overall process through cross functional participation focussing on both top and bottomline.
• Lead the complexity reduction roadmap working closely with the BG head and have a clear portfolio defined at a customer-SKU level.

Sourcing Strategy and Sourcing Network Optimization:

• Understand the current sourcing footprint with clear rationale behind each format-SU combination and role of each site (strategic vs. tactical).
• Define and lead a clear sourcing decision making process (including Make vs. Buy) for the BG in line with overall UI sourcing decision making process .
• Align UI sourcing strategy with Global BG SC teams and identify opportunities for sourcing network optimization to get the right balance between service, cost and agility.

Mid to Long Term Planning:

• Work with UI BU SC teams to identify capacity hot spots in the mid-term (4-12 months) through a demand-supply reconciliation process and develop resilience sourcing options with the help of Global BG SC team.
• Ensure formal capacity sign offs with all SUs/clusters with help of UI BU SC teams.
• Prepare a long-term forecast (3 to 5 yr horizon), taking inputs from the business on long-term growth ambitions and work with Global BG SC teams on long-term capacity planning.
• Identify UI-driven capacity requirements/CapEx investments through the process, prepare business case with the help of supply chain finance teams and get necessary stakeholder sign off.

Network Management:

• Network management for all strategic transformation, savings and resilience projects including drawing the project network, working closely with cross functional stakeholders and ensuring delivery on time in full.
• Ensure all quality and compliance controls are followed for all the networks in line with UI NPD Bluebook.

Performance Management:

• Build capabilities to measure and track performance for the PC BG globally:
• Service Level Measurement and Loss Tree Analysis
• Forecast Accuracy and Bias by different cuts (vertical, format, brand, sourcing unit)
• Action Planning to mitigate losses
• Overall Savings program for the BG
• Business waste trend
• Inventory trend (Fast moving vs. slow moving)

Professional Skills:

ESSENTIAL

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain.

PREFERRED

• Candidates with APICS certification.

Experience Required:

ESSENTIAL

• 8 to 10 years of experience in Supply Chain
• Cross Border Supply Chain Experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

PREFERRED

• FMCG experience

Travel:

~10% of the time

Contacts:

Internal:

• UI Business Teams (Business Unit CD Teams, Business Group Teams, Finance Teams)
• Sourcing units
• UI Business Unit Supply Chain teams
• UI Procurement Teams
• Unilever Business Group and Business Unit Supply Chain teams

External:

• Collaborative Manufacturers (CMs)

-Deliver frozen food products to supermarkets, warehouses, and food chains

-Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.

-Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles.

-Accepting payments for delivered items.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive and operate trucks.
• Follow instructions; locate and read location and road maps.
• Pre-inspect truck.
• Pick up goods and materials, verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed.
• Load and unload cargo.
• Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance; comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes at all times.
• Complete and verify paperwork for accuracy.
• Any assigned job by company.

Requirements:

• Min 3 years of experience as a Container truck driver.
• Valid class 4 or 5 driving license.
• Experience with electronic equipment and software such as GPS, Waze. etc.
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly.
• Good knowledge of truck driving rules and regulations.
• Clean driving record.

• Loading and unloading of goods onto vehicle according to delivery order
• Perform pickups and collection for the company covering specific areas
• Ensuring safe receipt, retrieval and dispatching of goods
• Delivering goods to our customers in a safe, courteous, and timely manner
• Establishing and maintaining excellent customer service during delivery
• To perform duties as tasked
• Class 3/4 Driving Licence
• Able to work night shift and split shift
• Able to work ot on weekend and public holiday
• · Must be able to work night shift and split shift
• · Must be able to work extra hours or weekend if needed

The Supply and Demand Assistant Manager as part of the SCM team will develop and execute demand and inventory plans that will enable to meet sales and service objectives. This role requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills, monitoring and evaluating sales and marketing data to effectively estimate product demands and production capabilities.

Duties include:

1. Planning supply and demand in conjunction with Production Planning to achieve maximum plant utilization/optimization and meet the budget.
2. Analyzing statistical data and generating forecasting solutions from commercials for production to maintain a healthy inventory flow, reduce liabilities, and maintain a healthy net working capital to support the SCPL global organization’s operations.
3. Management and analysis to maximize production and storage capability.
4. Lead the Production Planning Inventory Control (PPIC) team to formulate rolling production plans and forecasts.
5. Identify and formulate cost-effectiveness of using different raw and intermediate materials for production to generate the desired finished goods.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leadership capabilities to lead a PPIC team consisting of personnel from Production, Logistics,
• Shipping and Operations, Procurement and Purchasing to discuss, identify, and formulate production and plant utilization/maximization.
• Set up and maintained the PPIC procedures of Supply and Demand Planning for SCPL and its subsidiaries.
• Identify issues and implement action plans to align with the corporate goals on demand of the raw and intermediate materials to meet production plans.
• Implement 3 months rolling forecasts and monitor accuracy as per sales and production plan.
• Conduct and lead daily, and weekly meetings with counterparts in Singapore, Indonesia and Europe to access the supply and demand of finished products to meet sales-marketing Objectives.

Job Requirements:

• A Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management specializing in Supply and Demand Planning.
• Minimum of 4 years of working experience as a SCM Planner in a Chemical or Oleochemical environment Supply and Demand experience, knowledge of shipping, and warehousing in a chemical production environment is an advantage.
• Able to lead a PPIC team consisting of production, logistics, and shipping personnel.
• Possess strong leadership.
• Time management capabilities.
• Required to travel to Indonesia plant frequently.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and execute procurement strategies for food ingredients, ensuring alignment with company goals, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

2. Identify, evaluate, and select reliable suppliers/vendors based on criteria such as price, quality, reliability, and delivery timelines.

3. Conduct market research and analysis to stay updated on food ingredient trends, prices, and availability, and provide insights to the management team.

4. Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, favorable payment terms, and ensure long-term partnerships.

5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, quality control, and finance, to understand ingredient requirements and ensure smooth procurement processes.

6. Manage supplier relationships, conduct regular supplier performance reviews, and address any issues or disputes that may arise.

7. Monitor and track supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality control, and adherence to contractual obligations.

8. Continuously evaluate and optimize the procurement process to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall supply chain performance.

9. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures related to procurement and food safety.

10. Prepare reports, metrics, and analysis related to procurement activities, supplier performance, and cost savings.

11. Any other duties assigned by the management.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Bachelor's degree

2. Proven experience of 2-3 years in procurement within the food industry, preferably in food ingredients.

3. Strong knowledge of food ingredient specifications, market trends, and sourcing strategies.

4. Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

5. Sound understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and supplier performance evaluation.

6. Proficiency in using procurement software and tools for data analysis and reporting.

7. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.

8. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

9. Result-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

10. Familiarity with food safety regulations and quality control practices is an advantage.

Will oversee forecasting, predict the demand for products, and ensure delivery to meet Customer satisfaction without having an overall surplus of inventories. Work in conjunction with the Production Planning Control and Inventory (PPIC) team to formulate production planning for plant utilization and maximization to meet the budget. Will develop and execute demand planning and inventory positions that support and meet sales targets. This role requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills, monitoring and evaluating sales and marketing data to effectively estimate product demands and production capabilities.

Duties include:

• Planning Supply and Demand in conjunction with Production Planning to achieve maximum plant utilization/optimization and meet the budget.
• Generate forecasting solutions from Sales – marketing for production to maintain a healthy inventory flow, reduce liabilities, and maintain a healthy net working capital to support SCPL global organization’s operations.
• Management and analysis to maximize production and storage capability.
• Be part of the Production Planning Inventory Control (PPIC) team to formulate rolling production plans and forecasts.
• Identify and formulate cost-effectiveness of using different raw and intermediate materials for production to generate the desired finished goods.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the process of getting to the demand plan by generating insights from different sources of data and input from different stakeholders.
• Develop demand (operational) rolling forecasts at multiple levels of production processes as part of a demand and supply planning function.
• Review historical sales trends, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Provide input to the Raw and Intermediate Materials purchasing to Production Planning teams to develop production and inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
• Participate in regular planning meetings with counterparts in Singapore, Indonesia, and Europe to
• assess the supply and demand of finished products to meet sales-marketing Objectives.
• Prepare and circulate daily sales and shipment status reports to the Commercial team.
• Carry out any other tasks assigned by the immediate superior.

Job Requirements:

• A Degree in Chemical Engineering or Supply Chain Management specializing in Supply and Demand Planning. Candidates from other Engineering disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience as a SCM Supply and Demand Planner is preferable.
• Supply and Demand experience, knowledge of shipping, and warehousing in a chemical production environment is an advantage.
• Experience in oleochemicals will be an added advantage.
• Possess strong leadership and a team player.
• Time management capabilities.
• Required frequent travel to Indonesia plant.
• Candidate with less experience will be considered for a junior position.

Our client, a MNC in Freight Forwarding industry is seeking for a Freight Manager ( Documentation ) - $ 8,500.00 + AWS + VB / MNC / CENTRALWEST AREA

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain or relevant
• Min 7 to 8 years experience overseeing a team of 10 to run a Sea / Ocean Freight Export Operation for key account clients
• Extensive background in Freight Forwarding industry (Agent environment)
• Strong experience in Shipping, Booking and full Documentation functions
• Strong leadership skill
• Possess good communication & interpersonal skills

Others

• Salary: $ 8,500.00 + AWS + VB
• 5 days work week, office hour
• CentralWest area

Interested candidate can your resume (preferably word format prefer) to grayson.su@thetalentnetwork.com.sg