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  • Import and Export Manager

    Import and Export Manager

    Main Job Purpose
    The Imports Specialist has overall responsibility for managing inbound and outbound Logistics (Customs clearance for all Raw Materials and Finished Goods imports and exports) and 3PL management.  The role is responsible for ensuring OTIF delivery on all KPIs at optimal costs & service level.
    The main objective of the job is to always ensure a stable inbound and outbound (export) operations to maintain high service levels.
    Job Summary
    Import Responsibilities

    Ensure a smooth operation in the inbound logistics process (Customs documentation, port clearance and delivery of both Raw Material & Finished Goods to warehouse) to deliver high levels of Customer Service towards key stakeholders
    Manage the relationship with Unilever, 3PLs, government agencies to ensure a collaborative atmosphere required to drive improvement processes related to service levels, cost efficiencies and loss reduction
    Provide visibility of the imported shipments situation and highlight any Supply Risks to support the Business Planning process
    Develop and manage contingency plans relating to 3PL services.
    Manage all clearing and forwarding agents and clearing processes at ports of entry and ensure compliance with regulations as per the law.
    Manage all government agencies relations regarding the Customs clearance operations at the ports of entry.
    Ensure effective running of Procure to pay cycle and 3PL suppliers are paid on time as per their payment terms.
    Ensure SOPs and SLAs are in place for inbound logistics to embed process standardization and alignment.

    Export Responsibilities

    Ensure a smooth operation in the Export distribution process (Distribution Requirements Planning) to deliver high levels of Customer Service towards Export markets serviced by  the MCO
    Manage the relationship with Unilever, 3PLs, End markets (Unilever owned or 3rd Party Managed) to ensure a collaborative atmosphere required to drive improvement processes related to service levels, cost efficiencies and loss reduction
    Deliver transparency of the overall Supply situation in the Exports Markets and highlight any Supply Risks to support the Business Planning process
    Develop and manage contingency plans relating to 3PL services and site products
    Manage all clearing agents for all Exports and ensure clearing processes at the borders to avoid any delays.
    Manage all government relations regarding the Export operations in the country of operations. (Inspections, Customs, Permits)
    Ensure Distribution Requirement planning for FG and manage the day to day operation for planning and ordering Finished Goods at SUs outside the MCO boundaries.
    Liaise with Supply Management to ensure contracts with Export Markets are in place and manage quarterly Transfer Price process.
    Support the S&OP process by driving a structured Demand and Supply Reconciliation Process
    Ensure Timely payments to suppliers. Review outstanding payments, ageing. Resolve disputes

    Key Requirements

    Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
    Broad and deep understanding Customs processes in import & Exports.
    Broad knowledge of Import/Export regulations and requirements
    3-5 Years in Supply Chain operations: Imports and Exports processes
    Working knowledge of supply chain management principles
    Exposure to Order to Cash, procure to pay cycle
    Customer Service and distribution Planning
    Good planning skills
    Good understanding of ERP system and other systems (SAP, Excel, MS Word, etc.)
    FMCG Experience

  • Supply Chain Production Business Partner

    Supply Chain Production Business Partner

    Main Job Purpose
    Key business partner to supply chain leadership team whose main responsibilities are:

    Translate Supply chain strategies into financial plan
    Business performance management delivering high quality insights facilitating effective decision making
    Scenario analysis on innovations and capital investments

    Job Summary

    Translate Supply chain strategies into financial plan and monthly financial forecast
     Ensure weekly tracking of supply chain performance against forecast
    Identify value opportunities that require a particular intervention / project support from Finance Business Partner resources
    Evaluate projects in process to ensure they have a favourable payback and return on investment
    Drive better decision making around resource allocation and budget setting
    Undertake major performance interventions if needed
    Support supply chain team at the key decision gates of innovation business cases
    Review impacts of performance interventions
    Identify major risks and opportunities
    Facilitate development of corrective actions to close gaps to targets
    Facilitate identification and implementation of savings opportunities
    Ensure that a robust Capex expenditure process is in place and enforced

    Business partnering and insight

    Collect data for base assumptions and liaise with Supply Chain, and relevant cross functional teams to build the base business case and sensitivity analysis
    Perform Business Case modelling (or facilitate self service) and articulate business case characteristics to non-Finance stakeholders
    Provide support in innovation funnel review analysis
    Embed the rigour, discipline and continuous improvement around Post-Launch Evaluations (PLEs) for implemented projects
    Provide insights to MCOs and Categories on innovation performance, contribution to company growth, PLE earnings and innovation trends

    Process ownership and delivery

    Act as subject matter experts in building Innovation Business Cases
    Track Business Case (BC) progress including CAPEX projects
    Own the BC tool and seek continuous improvement, simplification & standardisation
    Build proactive Innovation Performance Management capabilities – maintain and continuously improve self-service tools and reports to track delivery of Innovation Business Cases (e.g. in market performance of key launches)
    Provide training to Business Partners on standard Business Case tools
    Develop a knowledge repository of best practices and share learnings with categories and countries

    Key Requirements

    A Bachelor’s degree and professional qualification CPA/ACCA
    4-5 years’ experience in finance business partnering with at least 1 year in manufacturing or supply chain
    Experience with the identification of risks & opportunities in the P&L
    Experience in driving P&L performance improvements (e.g. closing gaps vs. target) and holding others accountable (particularly peers and senior leadership)
    Significant experience managing a large and complex set of stakeholders
    Experience in presenting to and communicating with senior Finance and non-Finance stakeholders
    People management
    Stakeholder management
    Strong analytical skills, Excel modelling skills and attention to detail
    Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
    Strong engagement, presentation and communication skills
    Ability to work fluidly with data and across systems
    Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner
    Qualified accountant or equivalent
    Influencing skills

  • Account Manager Product Cost Accountant

    Account Manager Product Cost Accountant

    Main Job Purpose
    To deliver quarterly and annual Sales KPI for assigned customers
    To increase brand share in assigned region / customers by building excellent business relationship with customers via solution selling profitably
    Manage and deliver the perfect store metrics across assigned customers
    Plan, manage and execute effective, profitable promotions across assigned customers
     
    Job Summary

    Develop annual and monthly customer account plan for assigned accounts according to Unilever strategy to ensure turnover, volume, distribution, and gross margin target are met
    Implement agreed business development strategies for assigned accounts
    Effectively manage trading terms and monitor growth plan
    Gain insight & understanding into chain operators and leverage these commercial insights with channel marketing to create sustainable profitable business for both parties
    Drive Solution / Concept selling via Ideation sessions and manage entire process from initial stage to launch stage.
    Negotiate on price with customer to ensure the total volume and profit target are met.
    Regularly conduct customer business review
    Build up strong relationship with customers by high quality services and solutions
    Co-ordinate with internal business support from CCDs, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance and related functions in order to ensure smooth and efficient operations to support the business growth plan
    Implement other activity as directed by Line Manager

    Key Requirements
    Essential:

    Strong Account Management experience
    Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
    Excellent analytical Skills
    Minimum 3 years of sales experience, with minimum 1 year in key account management
    Well versed with MS office applications
    P&L understanding and management

    Desirable:

    Preferably with experience and knowledge in Home & Personal Care and Foods & Refreshments

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  • Team Lead- Laboratory Analyst Assistant Business Development Manager – Markets (Seeding)

    Team Lead- Laboratory Analyst Assistant Business Development Manager – Markets (Seeding)

    Work Level: Non- Management ( Union)
    MAIN JOB PURPOSE
    The Site Laboratory Analyst role runs the site testing facility and ensures that all applicable test methods are in place, that measurement standards are accurate and reproducible, and that all laboratory and satellite testing equipment is appropriate, calibrated and operated to the required standard.  Performs more complex analyses, manages all LIMS data and trains manufacturing staff as needed.  Liaises where necessary with central Unilever expertise and third-party contract laboratories.
    Reports through Site Quality Specialist to Site Quality Manager / Leader.
    JOB SUMMARY
    People, Culture & Linkage

    Executes and verifies effectiveness of training plans for new laboratory methods or ensures maintenance of existing skills related to laboratory methods and equipment calibration
    Liaises with PG, R&D and Measurement Communities of Practice regarding methods and equipment

    Quality Systems Management

    Prepares local procedures and work instructions that ensure Unilever and other applicable standards for proper calibration, application and control of laboratory methods
    Supports reporting of operational KPIs by analyzing complex data and assigning into standard Quality loss trees
    Complies with requirements regarding use of SAP QM and Unilever specifications including use of InterSpec system
    Provides expert advice on most appropriate method to investigate, including advanced technologies available, and interpretation of results
    Provides expertise regarding use of and maintains relationship with external laboratories as appropriate to investigate non-conforming materials and products

    Testing & Measurement

    Supports site program for quality assurance of raw materials and packaging components, work-in-process and finished goods and documents results / information as required in designated system such as SAP QM
    Utilizes advanced technical knowledge (e.g. chemistry, microbiology, sensory, statistics, mathematics, etc.) to support site quality testing program and sensory panels for raw materials and packaging components, work-in-process and finished goods aligned with Unilever requirements and specifications
    Applies correct methods and equipment and implements proper calibration and control of testing to verify and reproduce results against specifications.
    Takes action based upon specification limits to hold or release in-bound materials, work-in-process and finished product (unless local regulations dictate the Q Specialist or Manager to make the final decision).
    Sets all good laboratory practices, good laboratory housekeeping and waste disposal, Unilever requirements and testing methods, and applicable government / authority regulations, such as conducting ring tests and proper maintenance and condition of all Quality assets (e.g. product and material retains, incubator, etc.)
    Ensures all laboratory ware, chemicals and reagents are of the appropriate standard and within shelf-life.
    Ensures all laboratory equipment is safe to operate and safe work practices are followed.
    Executes procedures and documents results of independent checks and verifications that are required as part of site-wide program of calibration and maintenance of inspection, measuring and testing equipment including Gage R&R study, to minimise measurement drift and produce repeatable results
    Takes action to hold testing until any failed equipment calibration or method capability checks are returned to operational requirements
    Maintains systems where key quality data and information are recorded and archived

    WCM/TPM & Continuous Improvement

    Provides method and data analysis support for projects to reduce and/or eliminate quality losses as needed
    Trends analytical data to help identify supplier improvement opportunities and manufacturing process capability

    Innovation & Change

    Provides method support for executing innovation trials, early management in site projects, VIP trials, and Launch Monitoring Plans for innovations and equipment changes.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    Diploma in Chemical/Analytical Chemistry
    University degree in Biology, Chemistry, Food Science or Microbiology
    5 years’ experience in Quality or Manufacturing

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  • Purchase to Pay Accountant

    Purchase to Pay Accountant

    Job Summary

    Responsible for all accounts payable processes for Unilever Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya third party accounts.
    Ensuring all key performance metrics are achieved monthly including payment on time (POT) 95%, Purchase Order compliance (POC) 98% and first pass yield (FPY) 80% within East Africa as per the Global Unilever policy.
    Management of Key accounts especially revenue authorities and third-party vendors and customers.
    Reconciling vendor statements, and maintaining liaison with suppliers to ensure payments are made promptly and accounts stay current.
    Provide data for working capital forecasting requirements for third party debtors and creditors.
    Preparing and processing electronic transfers and payments through use of SAP, DCIW, Coupa and Online banking apps such as Citi Direct.
    Review and posting of overheads costs such as Tanzania Revenue Authority, International travel costs (AMEX) and reclassification for month end reporting to the correct general ledger and cost centers.
    Partnering with Brand Marketing Investment (BMI) Accountant to review Key BMI suppliers and internal orders to resolve payment issues.
    Initiating tax urgent requests (URA,TRA,KRA) and one-time vendor manual payments on share point tool while guiding all users within the business to raise urgent, advance and one-time vendor payments.
    Conducting business support centre (BSC) trainings aimed at resolving all payment issues and DCIW+ invoice management tool workflow for all users within the business at specified locations helping to reduce outstanding workflow.
    Providing information and offering support to different audit requirements which have included KPMG external audit, PWC and Unilever internal audit, internal financial controls assessment and Unilever global corporate audit for PTP function.
    Ensuring third party net position is within tolerance risk levels and working capital requirements by offsetting both customer and vendor balances and sharing with the local finance leadership team.
    Flagging and advising on resolution of third party customers long outstanding debts to ensure appropriate provisions.
    Regularly communicate with shared service teams IBM and operating centers (OC) to ensure PTP service level agreements (SLAs) are met month on month.
    Check and review on shared dashboard metrics, reports for DCIW and KPIs such as vendor blocked items, vendor open debits and goods receipts not invoiced (GRNI) are achieved in accordance to the Global Financial Controls Framework (GFCF).
    Training and monitoring of travel and expenses Concur system to improve controls and efficiency on personal expenses incurred for business purposes while ensuring timely payments.
    Partnering with HR and Intercompany Accountant to ensure timely clearing of bank open items before 20 th of every month ahead of the Global cut-off date.
    Ensuring that all new employees vendor accounts are created in SAP by sharing the people soft forms and vendor creation templates with the employee, MDM team and obtaining all necessary approvals.

    Key Requirements

    University Graduate in Finance or a business-related field
    Professional qualifications CPA/ACCA
    Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a P2P role within a manufacturing company
    Self-drive and agile

  • Category Manager, Skin

    Category Manager, Skin

    Business Context

    Beauty & Personal Care (BPC) is Unilever’s biggest division globally and a critical growth engine for the future.
    Most of our acquisitions over the last few years have been heavily focused in the BPC space (Dollar Shave Club, Dermalogica, Murad…).
    Globally, our BPC business is ~20 Bln € with 120 brands and 5 brands with TO > 1 Bln € (Dove, Rexona, Axe, Lux, Sunsilk).
    We are a purpose driven division with our stated purpose being Beauty that cares…for people, society & the planet we share.
    Our vision is to Be the most admired & most valuable BPC business in the world.
    And the core of what we do is our belief: We believe all People are Beautiful. We don’t make people beautiful; we give people the means to feel beautiful in their own way.

    Main Job Purpose

    In East Africa, Beauty & Personal Care is not UL’s biggest division yet and the key job is to grow the business strongly to get there.
    The country scope covers Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Djibouti & Rwanda. Category scope covers: Skin Care, Oral Care.
    Some of our brands here in EA are big heritage brands (Geisha, Vaseline) while some are strong purpose driven brands and new (Pepsodent).

    Job Summary

    Leading the category for Skin Care & Oral Care with a clear responsibility to deliver on our 4G growth model (Competitive Growth on Top Line, Profitable Growth by growing the bottom line, Responsible Growth by growing purposeful brands, Consistent Growth by driving a viable & sustainable growth agenda).
    Strategic planning with respect to category-brand-country choices on where to focus and when and how to drive the business agenda.
    Developing and deploying category-brand plans in conjunction with global & local teams to drive the business agenda across the entire P&L with special focus on the consumer marketing plans & plans that will make the overall business model more profitable. Managing the entire P&L for the categories with specific responsibility on top line growth, pricing, marketing spends & savings programs.
    Training & Developing the cross functional teams working on the categories.
    Work with each country leadership team to align them on key category-brand-business model plans to ensure full support as plans are deployed.
    Constantly seek out new growth opportunities for the business from both a top line and bottom-line perspective and inspire the eco-system to go after them.
    Be comfortable to work in the VUCA environment, we live and deliver stellar results in this environment.

    Key Requirements

    Experience on managing the entire P&L will be greatly valued.
    Any experience on strategic planning & leading young teams & growing challenger brands.
    We love people who are passionate and come with a strong sense of purpose
    Consumer Love
    Being agile
    Key Marketing principles
    Honesty & Integrity

  • Area Sales Manager ( Nyanza & Coast)

    Area Sales Manager ( Nyanza & Coast)

    Main Job Purpose
    Lead the Field Sales Force in achieving the sales objectives for the sales area as set in the Customer Marketing Plans and Customer Business Plans. Co-develop Field Sales Force Strategy together with National Sales Manager. Lead and plan sales resources in sales area. Lead sales force projects.
    Job Summary

    Assessment of infrastructure requirement right size, business potential, capital and infrastructure requirement.
    Manage Regional KDs profitability and ROI
    Selection of distributors – assessment of capability, skill/experience, attitude etc.
    Setting up KD’s in the country. Including the commercial processes
    Preparing the infrastructure blue –print for a distributor
    Outlet mapping, channel segmentation, beat planning
    Establishing KD operations: sales planning, fixing and monitoring of sales targets and key performance metrics and channel plans
    Setting up the Field Management infrastructure – outlet selection by channels, channel management plans
    Putting in place the Field Mgt organization – (1) recruitment (2) training and capability building (3) key metrics for measurement
    Understanding the Brand POP Vision by channels and develop channel/outlet-based implementation plans.
    Understanding the Channel Plans and develop implementation plans.
    Implementation of Pop Vision and Channel plans – develop key metrics to monitor implementation and final desired output
    Performance review – against action standards. Network and take actions where inputs are required from the DSR’s wrt width and depth of availability, assortment and shelving
    Understanding competitive context and activity and give market feed-back to the CCD group.

    Key Requirements

    3 to 5 years relevant field sales force experience and proven track record of achieving sales targets.
    Must demonstrate ability to lead and motivate the teams.
    Good planning and organizational skills.
    Four years Brand Building experience is an advantage. Key Distributor management is essential
    Three years of Trade Category Management is an advantage.

  • Information Technology Analyst

    Information Technology Analyst

    Main Job Purpose
    The main purpose of the IT Analyst role is to act as a representative for the whole of IT, including the IT Service lines, Global functional Business partnering and Innovation, with the geography business teams.
    Job Summary
    BUSINESS PARTNERING
    Engage with business teams within his/her area of responsibility to communicate and scope the IT plan aligned with overall IT plan
    INNOVATION ACTIVATION

    Undertake activation activities for Global IT Innovation & Service Line activation programs as required by IT Manager
    Undertake the relevant project execution and management activities to support Local Growth Programs working with Service Lines in the delivery of these projects

    LEGACY & HERITAGE SERVICES

    Undertake the necessary activities to provide L2/3 support for L&H applications within area of responsibility
    Work with Global Innovation to provide necessary integration activities with L&H applications to support Global innovation programs
    Undertake the necessary project management and application development activities for L&H Innovation projects within scope responsibilities
    Effectively work with and manage vendors in delivery of application management of L&H Applications
    Assist with communication and resolution of Incidents for L&H applications
    Input to review of L&H services within area of responsibility and help develop action plans for these.
    Undertake necessary activities to ensure achievement of L&H service improvement plans within area of responsibility.
    Ensure high level understanding off overall system architecture well understood and documented.
    Ensure IT analyst help file /playbook exist for all L&H within scope of responsibility.

    EXISTING GLOBAL IT SERVICES

    Support the IT Manager to ensure effective delivery of day to day IT operations, ensuring that IT services delivered are as per business requirements
    Align with Unilever standard operating practice in delivery of IT Services
    Input to review of Global services within area of responsibility and help develop action plans for these and track achievement of action plans within area of responsibility
    Contribute to implementing key actions to address service improvement areas
    Inputs to and helps define Geography demand for Services and communicates these to Service Lines
    Work with Global (HP,BT etc) & Local vendors in delivery of Global services where appropriate
    Manage the delivery of out-of-scope activities and maintenance of out-of-scope infrastructure as appropriate within scope of responsibilities
    Assist with communication and coordination of status of Urgent Incidents within the Geography and understanding impact to support resolution of these incidents
    Escalate unresolved incidents on the basis of criticality to the IT Manager
    In the case of relevant incidents impacting core business processes, work together with the functions in order to activate BCP to minimize disruption
    Participate in problem management activities within area of responsibility as required to support Service Line/Operations teams in resolving problems
    Work with business teams to ensure that the benefits of the existing services and new/updated services within area of responsibility are achieved

    IT COSTS, PROCUREMENT & CONTROLS

    Assist with processing of actual costs as required within area of responsibility and tracks and ensures payment to local vendors
    Assist with input of cost drivers to budget process including assisting in IT hardware and software requirement planning and budgeting
    Supports hardware and software asset management activities as appropriate within area of responsibility within scope of responsibility

    COMPLIANCE & DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN

    Adhere to governance & compliance framework
    Support Execution of Disaster Recovery plans as appropriate within area of responsibility
    Work with third party in Geography as appropriate

    Key Requirements

    3 years minimum relevant working experience as an IT Analyst in an FMCG environment
    Desirable experience in; Project Management, ITIL V3 Foundation or higher and Networking certification e.g. CCNA, CCNP
    Of added advantage will be relevant experience with IT systems
    Sage X3 background, working with vendors; active agile usage and experience in African markets.

  • Brand Manager-Personal Care

    Brand Manager-Personal Care

    Main Purpose of the Job

    Plays a key supporting role in the development and implementation of the integrated Brand Marketing Plan to achieve short and long-term business goals.
    In charge of the brand’s day to day operational activities including monitoring of brand performance on a monthly and quarterly basis.
    Build productive working relationship with Customer Development, CMI, regional category team Finance and Supply Chain to manage the brand’s day to day operations

    Job Summary

    In charge of the development of the Brand Marketing Plan by developing an understanding of the drivers of brand growth and brand health and identifying key issues and opportunities
    In charge of execution of the integrated activity schedule ensuring consistency with BrandKey Vision and BrandVision Plan including communication strategy
    Accountable for the analysis of brand performance and brand health by constantly evaluating performance of national support activities and in-store implementation against measurable objectives (Score Card and Brand Quarterly Tracker). This includes the monitoring of progress against key trial and awareness measures, quality of in-store support, distribution and availability per channel ie. place, pricing and promotions in-store and initiating measuring the effectiveness and ROI of key activities.
    Identifies solutions and make recommendations to improve effectiveness based on performance monitoring.
    Delivers specific brand projects eg. co-branding with a major retailer.
    Monitors budget spend and provides timely communication to relevant stakeholders on overspend / cash availability

    Key Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree, post graduate business degree preferred (MBA)
    At least 4 years’ experience in marketing preferably dealing with Personal Care Brands
    Experience in project management
    Customer Marketing interface
    Builds Local Understanding
    Brand Marketing Planning skills
    Communications Deployment skills
    Monitoring and Implementing Solutions

  • Assistant Procurement Manager

    Assistant Procurement Manager

    Job Summary

    Ensure the business has PM supply security through development of robust alternative sources
    Ensure that all sourcing requirements, for PM are in place during the sourcing process and they must be up to date. Such requirements include supplier details, contracts etc
    First point of contact with the supplier and ensure that supplier delivers excellent service and quality as per UL requirements
    Ensures suppliers are compliant to Unilever process/requirements such as Responsible sourcing (RS) and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)
    Ensure material price forecasting is accurate an understanding of P&L and how material prices impacts is paramount
    Work with finance to ensure a reliable forecast is submitted which ensures presentation of a credible P&L and hence driving right decisions
    Drive 5S savings and supplier payment term extensions
    Ensure all the PM suppliers are compliant in regard to Unilever standards and polices. The standards include RS and SQA
    Ensure compliance to other processes such as P2P, R2R etc

    Key Requirements

    University Graduate and CIPS qualification
    At least 3 years procurement experience, preferably in indirects procurement
    Results oriented
    Excellent stakeholder management; both internally and externally
    Be able to anticipate problems and provide solutions beforehand
    Good communication, presentation and analytical skills
    Be able to create value to the business through identification of savings, supplier performance reviews and articulate the value that procurement adds to the business