Logistics Planning Analyst

Logistics Planning Analyst

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We're on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

The Logistics Planning Team is responsible for developing analytics, forecasting tools, and validating business cases to manage the flow of finished goods through the Unilever North America distribution network. The team serves as the central coordination point for the intake of the signal from the Sales & Operational Planning process and translating the volumes into expected capacity needs for Transportation and Warehouse operational teams. Activities include coordinating network footprint changes focusing on logistics cost and protecting customer KPI's, projecting out network capacity constraints, developing analytical tools to predict the profiles for acquired brands, identifying cost savings opportunities, and completing cost estimates for innovations.

Key responsibilities include :

• Leading capacity conversations and improvements for Ice Cream and the Frozen distribution network.
• Serving as a link between Supply Planning and Logistics, translating the constrained output from the Sales & Operations Planning process into expected volumes in transportation lanes and warehouse pallet and location capacity and case / layer / pallet.
• Delivering cost savings, accuracy of immediate (1-30 days), short (1-3 months), medium (3-12 months), and long (1, 2, 3 years) term forecasting and project work.
• Linking to the Logistics Development team for Warehouse, Transportation, and Network Design emerging projects, that will require validation of forecasted volumes, rate assumptions, and footprinted flows to assume accurate savings numbers.
• Analyzing data, driving to root cause for deviations, and implementing continuous improvement activities that drive business improvements.
• Leading advancements in Aera by working with internal and external teams / stakeholders; attending monthly governance calls.
• Subject matter expert in all aspects of capacity and Aera ensuring continuous improvement in both areas and reporting out to senior-level members of the organization.
• Assisting in the design, development, and implementation of new IT systems and enhancements to existing systems within the logistics department.

The ideal candidate must be a thought leader with a demonstrated ability to lead strategic programs and change management. A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in required for consideration, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management. At least 2 years of experience in Logistics or Planning in a Consumer-Packaged Goods environment, preferably in multiple functions, is required. You will need to be a results-oriented, innovative thinker with a focus on continuous improvement. Strong analytical aptitude with a validated ability to analyze / interpret data. Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary to effectively interact with all levels of management. You will need the ability to work in a fast-paced business environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability by managing numerous priorities concurrently; organizational and time-management abilities are a must. Finally, you will need advanced technical skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and PowerBi. SAP APO and ECC experience are preferred; Kinaxis Rapid Response is preferred. Experience working with enterprise level logistics systems, such as a Transportation Management System, Yard Management Systems, or Warehouse Management System is required. Oracle TMS, JDA WMS, and PINC YMS experience are preferred.

What you can expect :

The pay range for this position is $69,360 to $104,040. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. This position is bonus eligible. Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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