Innovation Planner - Unilever International

Main Job Purpose

Responsible for leading the overall supply planning function for Korea based business in Unilever International. Key job scope includes:

• Operational Planning for innovations and supply planning
• Capacity Interlocking to support business growth (both medium term and long term)
• Sourcing Network Optimization
• Inventory Planning
• Performance Management

Key Accountabilities

• Support the development and implementation of supply chain plans
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery
• Collaborate with various teams to optimize supply chain processes
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, orders, and shipments
• Help identify and resolve supply chain issues
• Generate reports and provide insights for decision-making
• Lead the network meeting to strengthen collaboration

Operational Supply Planning

• Identify short-term capacity issues and highlight the same to the business. Prepare contingency plans by offering products from alternate SUs
• Loss Tree Analysis & Ensure successful implementation of Innovations on time in full (OTIF)
• Monitor and lead the offshore supply planning operations.

Sourcing Network Optimization

• Sign off the UI sourcing strategy with the global supply chain team
• Work with relevant teams and Global Supply Chain teams to identify opportunities for sourcing network optimization basis predefined selection criteria (service, cost, etc)
• Drive supply chain cost reduction through sourcing network optimization

Demand Planning

• Develop and implement end-to-end supply chain strategies that align with business objectives, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products
• E2E execution of Planning Team Strategy
• Collaboration with CD, Marketing, Finance to incorporate key initiatives into the demand forecast
• Monitor and manage pro-actively for NPD launches, portfolio changes, promotions and other events
• Optimal use of demand planning support systems (Anaplan)
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor supply chain performance, track product development milestones, and measure success
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline supply chain processes, reduce lead times, and enhance operational efficiency

Skills and Experience

ESSENTIAL

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain
• 7-9 yrs experience in Supply Chain out of which at least 4-5 yrs in supply planning
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Interpersonal skills

PREFERRED

· Candidates with APICS certification

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