Ice Cream ERP Regional SC Lead METSA

Ice Cream ERP Implementation Regional SC Lead - METSA

Location: Turkey

ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream
Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of €8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

JOB PURPOSE:
The Ice Cream ERP Implementation Regional SC Lead – METSA will act as the key liaison between the METSA-Business Unit and the central Global Supply Chain (Plan-Manufacturing-Logistics) project team, ensuring that the new ERP system aligns with local business requirements, while maintaining global standardisation. This role plays a crucial part in representing the business unit's needs for Plan-to-Forecast and Make-to-Deliver (P2F and M2D) processes and working with the business unit to adapt global processes and ways of working to ensure the successful transition to operating on a global technology platform including core ERP (e.g. SAP S4 Hana) and application layers.

You will be responsible for the validation of the design, build and deployment of Supply chain processes focusing on P2F and M2D domains On-time-in-full: demand-supply planning, line scheduling, S&OP, manufacturing IT systems (including Quality-SHE) and logistics (warehousing, logistics planning, yard management, last mile planning, track and trace solutions) and collaboration processes for your BU in our upcoming new Ice Cream ERP implementation.

This position is integral to ensuring the successful implementation and seamless transition of P2F and M2D processes as part of the ERP transformation, with a project duration expected to be 2.5–3 years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
•    Business Unit Representation & P2F – M2D Process Alignment:
•    Act as the primary representative of the Business Unit in all discussions related to P2F and M2D domains.
•    Ensure business unit P2F – M2D domain requirements are accurately reflected in the global ERP implementation and process and data & analytics design
•    Ensure change impact assessment is done for METSA-BU and OTIF plan is created with risk management plan is finalised.
•    Collaborate with the other domains such as Order to Cash-Commercial, Procurement (S2P), Finance, Data & Analytics, Integration and Deployment project teams to ensure an integrated E2E design.
•    ERP Implementation & Data Integration:
•    Work closely within Internal IT organisation to ensure seamless integration of P2F-M2D processes within the ERP system.
•    Assist in data migration, reconciliation, and validation to ensure accuracy ahead of ERP go-live.
•    Identify automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce manual P2F and M2D processing tasks – the aspiration is touchless.
•    Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
•    Act as a bridge between the Business Unit, Global Process Owners, Supply Chain and rest of SC-IT Organisations representing METSA-BU to ensure successful ERP implementation.
•    Build and maintain a Change Network covering all the countries in the Business Unit to allow an efficient two-way communication, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and alignment with global standards.
•    Test, Validate, and Optimise:
•    Participate in testing and validation of the ERP system, ensuring accurate transactions, reporting and reconciliation.
•    Identify potential gaps in system functionality and propose enhancements for process optimisation.
•    Transition to BAU:
•    Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives ensuring that employees are enthused and have the skills and knowledge required to operate within the new system.
•    Monitor process performance post-implementation and identify opportunities for improvement
•    Support countries in the business unit on how to drive continuous improvement of performance metrics in BAU.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:  
•    Qualifications & Experience:
•    Bachelor’s degree in technology, Information Systems, Supply Chain, Business, Finance or a related field  
•     5+ years of experience in Plan-Make-Logistics (at minimum one domain) within Supply Chain
•    Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
•    Experience in ERP transformation, where P2F and M2D process standardization is a plus.
•    Technical & Analytical Skills:
•    Strong understanding of order to deliver management processes
•    Ability to understand, compare and analyse processes and drive continuous process improvements.
•    Familiarity with automation tools and digital solutions.
•    Collaborative Leadership:
•    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
•    Ability to work across functions and influence key stakeholders.

WHY JOIN US? 
•    Be a Change Maker: Play a critical role in shaping the future of The Magnum Ice Cream Company P2F and M2D processes in a newly independent organization.
•    Career Development: Gain hands-on experience in Digital SC – ERP implementation
•    Global Exposure: Collaborate with diverse teams across international markets.
If you are a passionate leader ready to transform P2F and M2D processes and leave a lasting impact, we’d love to have you on our team!

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Disclaimer   
Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.   

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