Supply Planning Specialist

Unilever is currently hiring for Supply Planning Specialist

Reports to: Head of CO, Ghana

Scope: Ghana

Location:  Tema HO and Factory

Terms & Conditions: Full time, on site

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

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 Supply planner is critical to the delivery of supply chain business commitments which means consistency with service across all Brands down to SKU level. The Supply Planning (SP) Specialist will be part of Ghana GTM  team and will be responsible for driving inventory performance, business waste and responsiveness through supporting the compiling and analysis of SC scorecards and various reports, highlighting areas of focus, provide conclusions and propose solutions for areas of improvement by drawing on best practice., If you are passionate about ensuring optimizing supply chain efficiency. then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Analyze inventory levels and forecast demand to determine Supply requirements for all inventory especially finished goods.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable and timely delivery of inventory.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales , marketing, Demand planning and procurement, to prioritize  orders based on demand forecasts.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to minimize stockouts and excess inventory, aligning with Unilever's sustainability goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements within the supply chain while adhering to Unilever's ethical sourcing guidelines.
• Generate reports and provide analysis to support decision-making processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends and market conditions to anticipate potential inventory shortages or price fluctuations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, Unilever’s policies, and quality standards.
• Support the rollout of global and regional projects from the project funnel and track their Performance
• Ensure proper internal and external benchmarking on SP KPIs exists and visible to Regional and Global Planning boards performance

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• - 2 years of experience in Supply planning, procurement, Logistics or supply chain roles, preferably in a manufacturing or production related environment.
• Proficiency in inventory management and business-related applications including ERP systems
• Knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends in supply chain management.
• Business Acumen: Ability to analyze data, including inventory levels, demand forecasts, and supplier performance metrics, to make informed decisions and optimize Supply planning processes.
• Supply Chain Management, inventory management and inventory requirements planning: Understanding of supply chain principles and practices, including inventory management, procurement strategies, and logistics coordination.
• Self-Mastery: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop proactive engagement with suppliers, and provide clear instructions and updates regarding inventory availability. Ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Detail oriented: Thoroughness and accuracy in monitoring inventory levels, tracking orders, and identifying discrepancies or potential issues in the supply chain.
• Passion for high performance: Capacity to identify and address challenges in inventory availability, supplier performance to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Skills

• Agile Delivery
• Sourcing Resilience
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Chain Planning
• Problem solving
• Data Analytics
• Change Management
• Digital Tool Proficiency
• Scenario and Exception management
• Process Design

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.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.