Website: Website https://www.unilever-ewa.com

SC Finance Business Partner -Procurement & Inventory

Main job purpose
The role holder will be key Business partner to the Procurement Team and Leaders and will be responsible for providing high quality financial insights that drive right decisions for Business growth on material cost. He or she will be required to ensure that financial risks and volatility is handled and well-understood through the procurement forecasting process.

Key interactions

The role reports to the SC Finance Manager EA and interacts with Kenya and Uganda SC Procurement lead, Key in-market procurement representatives, Regional/Global Finance and SC stakeholders and SC Directors as well members of Country Leadership Teams from time to time.
Key Accountabilities

Understand key material cost drivers that feed into actual Profit &Loss and forecast. Connect with the Performance Management team, to ensure that material processes are integrated in the regional planning processes including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and budgeting processes.
Analyzing price purchase variances and material usage variances and share insights with the stakeholders
Support the development of new capabilities and analytics, in order to give the team the tools to operate with a higher level of effectiveness and steer the resources behind key value-focused capabilities.
Performance management – with analysis and insights – on buying savings, product logic, ZBB, working capital optimization, and transfer prices for materials.
Support the risk management policy and compliance in procurement processes.
Identify and review value opportunities/ projects and ensure they have a favorable payback and return on investment.
Support supply chain team at the key decision gates of innovation business cases- i.e. innovation funnel review analysis
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.
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.
Embed the rigor, discipline, and continuous improvement around Post-Launch Evaluations (PLEs) for implemented projects.
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.

Key Competences Required (Education, Knowledge & Skills)

University graduate in Finance/Accounting or related field of study
Professional qualification in accounting e.g., ACCA, CIA, CIMA, CPA etc.
Atleast 5 years’ experience with a minimum 2-3 years in manufacturing finance.
Worked in FMCG, multi-national companies and/or international roles.
Experience in Procurement/Material process/Forex Management is a plus.
Significant experience managing a large and complex set of stakeholders.
Experience in presenting to and communicating with senior Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
Stakeholder management.
Strong analytical skills, Excel modelling skills and attention to detail.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Strong engagement, presentation, and communication skills.
Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner.

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October 29, 2024
Brand Manager – Sunlight

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
Overview:

Supports the Marketing Manager in the development of the national Brand Marketing Plan (BMP), within the category plan guidelines, to meet company goals.
Works with the multifunctional team to implement the plan in the market place and monitors performance of the support plans.
Participates in selected various cross-functional teams – CMI, CCP, Regional Brand Teams and externally with local support agencies such as PR, sponsorship, activation and channel.
Assist in the brand’s day to day operational activities including monitoring of brand performance on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Builds productive working relationship with Customer Development, CMI, regional category team Finance and Supply Chain to manage the brand’s day to day operations.

Key Success Measures

National market shares, brand turnover and PBI
Achievement of all key “Jobs to be Done” as specified in BMPs and SIA.

Main Accountabilities:
BRANDVISION PLAN (BVP)

Supports the Marketing manager in translation of the BVP into the BMP.

BRAND MARKETING PLAN
Supports the Brand Marketing Plan development and deployment by:

Assisting in the 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

INNOVATION & RENOVATION

Assist the brand building manager in launch management; building launch plans and channel strategies (promotions, media and POS), Customer sell-in and legal & regulatory issues

KEY RELATIONSHIPS & TEAMS

Category Manager
Assistant Brand Building Team
Customer Development
Multi-functional BMP “deployment team” e.g. CD, CMI, Finance
External agencies e.g. sponsorship, PR

SAFETY

Responsible for implementing SHEQ and Security policies and management systems relevant to the role.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree, Post-graduate business degree preferred (MBA)
Preferred one year experience in Marketing
Project Management
Customer Marketing interface
Develops brand plans that build equity and drives business growth
Creates/deploys integrated communications
Monitoring progress and takes action
Core aspects underpinning all skills: Creativity, Empathy, Obsession with brands & consumers, Sense of Aesthetics, Analytical Thinking & Rigour

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October 29, 2024
Assistant Procurement Manager

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Assistant Procurement Manager seeks to develop a protocol that outlines how eTK purchases goods and services, holds custody of all company policies relating to procurement to ensure that purchasing is managed consistently throughout the organization, making it easier to stay on budget and receive budget approval. The Assistant Procurement manager owns strategy to find cost-effective deals and suppliers to ensure sustainability
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Procurement Strategy

Integrating global / regional sourcing strategies with business and plant demands, balancing timing, and conflicting interests.
Influence Suppliers strategy to fulfil business needs
To support the procurement organization to meet goals and objectives in support to the overall ekaterra strategy.
Support development and implementation of ekaterra procurement strategies and policies portfolio

Supplier Relationship Management

Maintains supplier relationships by resolving supplier issues, responds to queries and requisitions for samples and information
Evaluates, monitors, and communicates to supplier’s performance on deliveries, material, or service rejection
Arranges / facilitates supplier review meetings, quality audits and safety evaluations and visits
Supports supplier capacity planning and run strategy development, communication of ekaterra requirements to suppliers and expediting of orders as needed.
Communicates output of Supplier Evaluation Program and develops and follows up corrective action and review process with internal customers, supplier relationship managers and suppliers
To support the management and maintenance of supplier relationships
Support security of key materials through the development of contingency plans and alternative materials/suppliers, working with Procurement Materials teams
Supplier Collaboration & Innovation
Supports the Competitor Analysis and Benchmarking

User Needs Assessment & Fulfilment

Supports early Procurement involvement in innovation and supply chain projects within ekaterra.
Represents Procurement in the innovation projects meetings (material cost, speed to market, complexity, and coherence with strategy)
Understands and collects business user needs (from Factories, Estates & Departments) subsequently discusses and agrees with the Procurement Manager on the procurement activities.
Ensures alignment between business needs and Supply Markets capabilities
Directly leads or co-ordinates some Innovation projects him/herself as needed

Cost & Cash Target delivery

Supports Zero Based Budgeting & Cost optimization programs (Value Creation Plan)
Support the business in working capital management
Lead transformational digitization projects – smart sourcing, cataloguing, reporting
To support deliver cost savings based on sourcing strategies and compliance management.

Policy & Compliance

Ensure supplier responsible sourcing & quality compliance
Ensure 100% contract compliance
Support suppliers’ selection to be involved in projects.
Is the custodian of the procurement policy, ensuring 100% compliance to the policy during the sourcing process
Update of Counterparty Risk Tracker

End to End Procurement Process

Implement the Buying Procedure and Ways of Working
Support Procurement Manager with the tendering process and the subsequent analysis
To ensure the satisfaction of ekaterra’s internal customers with the services provided by the procurement organization
Review and approve SBEs/PCs and POs as per set limits

KPIs & Reporting

Support the periodic executive summary for the Team by consolidating and reporting various KPIs (e.g., ZBB, Payment Terms Tracker, Supplier Performance)
Completes information request sheets such as volumes forecasts for buying contracts, buying form for material forecasts through the buying form to the finance team, provides explanations to price variances when required
Prepare information on purchase prices and conditions to enable proper budgeting, cash forecasting and forecast variance analysis as needed
Generates and provides reports on supplier spends quarterly.
Support the financial analysis of the portfolio, including price benchmarking and total cost analysis
Support Procurement Director, Procurement managers on presentations and updates for internal and external audience

Team Management

Support the Procurement manager with people management in the unit.
Support team activities in accordance with the ekaterra Sustainable Living Plan
Support in preparing and executing of team/project meetings/telcons and visits
Support in HR issues (Org Charts, tracking of Team member trainings)
To support complexity reduction programs for the Team
To be custodian of the team material/service and project databases

Other Responsibilities

To handle diverse customer, supplier, or operational issues when they arise
Continuously improve ways of working e.g., more efficient ways of handling data, thereby close co-operation with Enterprise support and Capability Teams

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Qualifications

Bachelors’ Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics (or equivalent)
At least 3 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Management
KISM/CIPS &/or MBA holder will be an added advantage

Experience

A strong background in an operations environment.
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques and proven skills in “reading the market”.
Proven track record in negotiations, networking & good knowledge of supplier management.
Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers, collecting and analysis of data.
In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms.
Superb communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset.
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Excellent customer service skills.

Personal Attributes

Assertive, resilient and welcomes change
Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together
Proactively contributes to the team and is actively committed to team’s development
Is self-aware and optimistic
Shows moral courage, openness, and honesty in all dealings
Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and suppliers
Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities
Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets
Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture, and customer order fulfilment
Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations
Keen attention to detail and accuracy
Familiarity with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system would be beneficial

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October 29, 2024
People Partner -Supply Chain

Role Purpose:
Manage delivery of employee experience in-market, act as technical HR and Policy subject matter expert.
The People Partner will be responsible for making the Moments that Matter come to life for Employees and Line Managers. The key Moments that Matter which span all the Employee Lifecycles that are being delivered through the different services like HR, Workplace, IT, Finance.
The People Partner will ensure Employees and Line Managers understand the support Model that has been put in place for contact for any queries.
Key Responsibilities:
Joining and Onboarding:

Escalation point for transactional issues in recruitment
Complete all preparation activities before a new hire joins
Owns the end to end onboarding process and guides the line manager on the role onboarding
Check in with new employees on their first week, month and regular check ins to ensure the employee is adjusting

Career Growth and Learning:

Provide coaching and support to employees
Roll out global development plans
Provide guidance on using the employee learning tool and how it fits into career planning
Performance Management for all work levels
Unilever Future Leaders Management
Support during talent forums
Job Analysis
Workforce planning

Employee Engagement:

Drive all employee engagement initiatives and communications to the business
Support local HR Strategic agenda
Global Employee Surveys – Cascade results and action planning with the business
Change Management

Role Moves:

Inform HR support teams on all role moves to action
Liaise with HR teams for international assignment cases to enable smooth experience for International Assignees
Conduct interviews for key roles

Pay and Benefits

Inform HR support teams on all pay and benefit cases to process
Proactively inform employees of pay related issues that have been confirmed from the Payroll team
Drive communication and support during the Annual Pay Review period

Industrial Relations:

Manages all disciplinary enquiries for all work levels
Performance Improvement resolutions
Grievance resolution

Exits:

Guide employee and Line Manager through exit process to enable smooth implementation
Conduct exit interviews for all work levels

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource/Business Management with HR Major or related field of study
2-4 years of relevant Human Resource experience. Working closely with Supply chain Business units will be added advantage.
Proficient & broad understanding of HR systems, processes, and Third-Party providers.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills
Solid customer service and relationship management skills
Experience participating in mediations is required, as well as playing a part in alternative dispute resolution
Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws and regulations required
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems proactively
Strong multi-tasking skills with a comfort in maintaining multiple, often conflicting, priorities, and deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment

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October 29, 2024
Process Specialist

Purpose of Role
To organize and coordinate the implementation of end-to-end manufacturing processes, improvements, innovations, process design, automation, and development in factories to the achievement of the desired outcomes by ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and quality as per agreed plans and maintaining the desired controls.
The Process Specialist is responsible for the analysis and validation of all process improvements and the establishment of revised basic conditions on the line. A core deliverable is to eliminate losses and wastes and increase the stability of the line while delivering the required product quality.
Role Requirements on Initiation of Post

Able to visualize clearly what the ideal production system is.
Able to clearly understand operating principles and establish correct operating standards.
Able to present findings and rationales clearly so that the whole factory team can understand.
Able to make logical decisions based on data.
Possess a challenging and pioneering spirit.

Qualifications & Experience Required

A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, Process Control, or Chemical)
Registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya or Institution of Engineers of Kenya
Experience in food manufacturing and processing factory, Project Management experience preferably with significant automated process control.
Fully proficient in the use of computer packages, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft projects, and Computer-aided design (AUTOCAD)
Must demonstrate a flair for improvement engineering and coaching
Must demonstrate a strong technical knowledge across all the site’s processes and lines. Must possess strong engineering leadership credentials with a proven ability to eliminate loss and waste on significant projects
Experience in statistical process control tools.
Experience in AM, PM, Quality, and FI tools and processes

Accountabilities

Keeps abreast with all new technology covering tea making, the market, packing, maintenance, transport, and energy usage
Leads continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and ensure the uniform implementation of best operating practice in all sections of manufacture.
Propose and coordinate implement process control improvements in the factory in liaison with the line and unit manager.
Participate in continuous improvement by rolling out best-operating practices in the operations across all units.
Support the development of process controls in new Tea Technologies.
Support factory processes to achieve Made Tea Quality in line with ekaterra Requirements
Co-ordinating process research and development data collection in the factory.
Data analysis and development of process parameters and machinery specifications (targets and limits).
Recommending suitable process machinery, equipment, and controls.
Developing new best operating practices to improve manufacturing efficiency, safety, and leverage on costs of product competitiveness.
Leads continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and ensures the uniform implementation of best-operating practice in all sections of manufacture.
Monitoring major modifications, upgrades, preventive /renovation maintenance of all plant, machinery, equipment, factory buildings, and structures to optimal standards
Maintaining close communications with the factory managers and plant managers to ensure process works are at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet customer requirements
Providing technical recommendations and information to plant and business management regarding process and equipment capabilities and limitations, including both identification of bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
Working with Factory management and corporate engineering to identify, plan and implement technical improvements, both in-process and capital equipment additions.
Trouble-shooting the referred day-to-day production-related problems and issues by providing sound engineering solutions and the implementation of changes on a timely basis for the achievement of optimum equipment utilization/efficiency
Ensuring that all engineering aspects of manufacturing operations or processes meet specified ekaterra requirements and legal regulations

Key Deliverables

Guide Factories on the elimination of waste and Loss according to the WCM prioritization process using AM, PM, FI, and QC pillar tools and methodologies.
Create Technical Standards to ensure process stability on the line.
Train line Operators on technical standards and restoration of basic conditions (Stability sustainability).
Identify and extend the good practice to other lines

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October 29, 2024
Assistant Production Manager

Purpose of Role

The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for management of shift, productivity improvement and ensure production targets & parameters are achieved

Qualifications & Experience Required

Graduate in Food Science, Production Technology, Agricultural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Bachelor of Science Chemistry.
4 Years’ relevant experience
Product, Process and Packaging Expertise
Manufacturing Performance Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Responsible Care
Human Factors – technical and human capabilities

Accountabilities

To ensure good manufacturing practices during the shift and tastes tea regularly
Advises the manager in ensuring that the factory’s annual revenue budget & expenditure controls are in place
Ensures hygienic conditions of both the factory & workers are maintained.
Trains and coaches operators and artisans on tea processing
Handles any industrial relation issues in the factory/shift
Responsible for routine implementation of all company policies and procedures in the factory
Accountable for the custody of all the Company assets in the factory while on shift.
Implements WCM quality management pillar in the factory during the shift cover.
ISO 22000 Implementation on FSMS
Conducts HACCP study and take necessary food safety control measures
Monitor production key performance indicators of the factory; generate daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Verify and consolidate daily, weekly and monthly administrative returns.
Initiates and implement quality improvement plans and activities in the factory in liaison with the line manager.

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October 29, 2024
Future Leaders Programme – Planning, Logistics and Procurement

Successful candidate for this role will work and grow with Supply Chain Planning, Logistics & Procurement leadership, and teams to ensure timely delivery of our products to our customers and consumers as well as ensuring consistent availability of all our local and imported products.
Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Logistics you will be responsible for analyzing the current and predicting future demand for our products. You will also be responsible to ensure that finished good reach to our customer through cost effective and efficient strategic decisions and operations
Procurement you will be responsible for strategic decision of where we should source our ingredients and packaging materials while building strong, reliable relationships with our suppliers and fast-tracking innovative ways to land localization sourcing of materials.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Logistics or other relevant Supply Chain Management courses
Young talents with demonstrated experience, knowledge, or passion of FMCG industry.
For experienced candidates in these markets 1-2 years’ will be maximum experience considered.
Innovative thinker with good strategic, logistical skills.
Able to take key data points and derive them into actionable insights
Flexible and adaptable o highly volatile and fast phased environment
Demonstrate great communication and interpersonal skills

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October 29, 2024
Forecasting & Actuals Reporting Accountant

Main job purpose
Own and continuously improve the end-to-end S&OP forecasting process, annual Planning process & MCO targets vs actual performance Timely and accurate management reporting of business performance to Unilever Head office and to the local management within the East Africa Cluster. Drive information simplification and value, govern and control information management and usage.
Key interactions
Head of FET Team FET: Performance Management Lead/ Decision support Leads Supply Chain Finance Team/ SC Planning Teams Country Finance Business Partners CCBT Leads/Brand Managers
Key Accountabilities
S&OP Forecasting
Prepare the total East Africa MCO forecast & individual category forecasts (assumptions, risks, opportunities, cash up) on a monthly/quarterly basis, prepare supporting analysis and participate in the review of these forecasts with the relevant Category Leads, their Finance Decision Support partners and with the Country Leadership Teams. Provide challenge to the S&OP process driving towards a high degree of alignment between volume and value and supporting the business with the identification of risks and opportunities. Owners of Smart-view Cash up tool responsible for coordinating forecast inputs into the tool and consolidating the full P&L view ahead of monthly Category and Country Leadership review meetings. Communicate and manage monthly MCO targets at total business and category levels. Act as the Finance champion of forecast bias and accuracy & VVD and drive action plans to improve the KPI’s Engagement with Africa Cluster Information and Analytics team on MCO Performance, Annual Operating Plan, and financial forecast submissions. Act as the Finance champion in the MCO Annual Operating Plan process. Build and actively use a network of finance peers across Unilever globally to both share and adopt good practices in Planning & Forecasting. Drive improvement in the forecast process of the business.
Reporting Accountant
Support the business in generating its own insights and support the local market with management reporting requirements for Cluster / Global Power BI – Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards that cater for the majority of information needs from all stakeholders Ensure OTIF compliance to Global and Africa Reporting submission timelines and quality standards. Ensure data accuracy for reporting and updated hierarchies by maintaining master data and coordinating data cleansing where required (review and sign-off of cost centres, hierarchies, price position etc.) Preparing and submitting all Management reports (FIPA, V200, V220 & flash results) through effective partnering with GCOPA Act as the first point of contact in the MCO for Information & Reporting capabilities Administering One View SharePoint; driving OTIF publication and Usage KPIs; training both users and publishers
Knowledge & Skill

Exceptional ability to manage workload and identify priority tasks to meet tight deadlines
Strong analytical skills
Excel modelling skills and attention to detail along with a highly developed commercial awareness.
Strong engagement, presentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work fluidly with data and across systems that support the S&OP process (e.g., SAP, BW, Power BI, SmartView cash up tool)
Ability to work collaboratively with other key stakeholders, build good relationships and challenge constructively and confidently.
Self-driven and tech-savvy Interest in data and financial analysis with high standards of accuracy and willing to go the extra mile. Business Acumen.

Experience required
Essential:

A University degree preferably in a business-related field CPA, CIMA, or related qualification added advantage.
At least 2+ years of experience within a commercial Finance or reporting function in a busy FMCG environment.
Knowledge of Key Finance processes (e.g., annual operating plan, record to report, etc.) Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and evaluating business performance. Good understanding of ERP accounting systems (SAP, BW, SmartView GCUT knowledge added advantage)

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October 29, 2024
Tax Specialist (Temporary)

Main job purpose
Role holder will be required to support the Tax Manager for East Africa to ensure that the businesses comply with all respective tax regulations as well as Company policy on Tax matters.
Key Accountabilities

Own all the tax GLs in the Balance Sheet and ensure all risks are covered
Continuously perform a review of business transactions and advise on tax efficient ways to minimize tax exposure.
Review new Tax laws, procedures and regulations and interpret these in view of their implication to the business.
Ensure that adequate documentation/data is created and maintained for tax planning and audit purposes.
Support the preparation and adherence to transfer pricing documentation.
Support on tax audits and defend the company from tax risks raised from tax auditors by justifying the tax laws and explaining transactions from the business perspective.
Advise the business on Tax risks, including any Tax assessments and provide options to mitigate the risk.
Collaborate with tax consultants in facilitation of tax due diligence, advisory, and health checks for direct and indirect taxation.
Maintain strong relationships with business leaders, third party consultants, and government agencies.
Support the full deployment of Future of Tax (FoT) and interface with third party service providers as part of the model.
Ensure on time and accurate filing of tax returns.
Ensure compliance to internal reporting requirements
Any other tasks that may be assigned as appropriate.

Knowledge & Skill

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field of study
Excellent knowledge and experience on East Africa tax rules and regulations
Familiar with tax and certified with relevant accounting (global – IFRS and local accounting principles)
Ability to build relationships while holding stakeholders accountable
Excellent written and oral communication ability
Strong project management and organisational skills

Experience required

3 years minimum relevant working experience in Tax in a busy environment
Strong tax, accounting, analytical, and research skills
Experience in managing tax audits
Ability to make the complex simple
Ability to manage stakeholders in cross functional roles
Familiarity with SAP (desired)
Strong background and experience with audit methodologies and techniques

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October 29, 2024
Brand Manager Skin Cleansing

Business Context and Main Challenges of the Job :

Supports the Marketing Manager in the development of the national Brand Marketing Plan (BMP), within the category plan guidelines, to meet company goals.
Works with the multifunctional team to implement the plan in the market place and monitors performance of the support plans.
Participates in selected various cross-functional teams – CMI, CCP, Regional Brand Teams and externally with local support agencies such as PR, sponsorship, activation and channel.
Assist in the brand’s day to day operational activities including monitoring of brand performance on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Builds productive working relationship with Customer Development, CMI, regional category team Finance and Supply Chain to manage the brand’s day to day operations.

Key Success Measures:

National market shares, brand turnover and PBI.
Achievement of all key “Jobs to be Done” as specified in BMPs and SIA.

Main Accountabilities :
BRANDVISION PLAN (BVP)

Supports the Marketing manager in translation of the BVP into the BMP.

BRAND MARKETING PLAN
Supports the Brand Marketing Plan development and deployment by:

Assisting in the 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.

INNOVATION & RENOVATION

Assist the brand building manager in launch management; building launch plans and channel strategies (promotions, media and POS), Customer sell-in and legal & regulatory issues.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS & TEAMS

Category Manager
Assistant Brand Building Team
Customer Development
Multi-functional BMP “deployment team” e.g. CD, CMI, Finance
External agencies e.g. sponsorship, PR

SAFETY

Responsible for implementing SHEQ and Security policies and management systems relevant to the role.

Critical Success Factors of the Job
Key Competencies

Passion for Growth
Team Commitment
Seizing the future

Key Skills

Develops brand plans that build equity and drives business growth.
Creates/deploys integrated communications.
Monitoring progress and takes action
Core aspects underpinning all skills: Creativity, Empathy, Obsession with brands & consumers, Sense of Aesthetics, Analytical Thinking & Rigour

Relevant Experience

Bachelor degree, Post graduate business degree preferred (MBA)
Preferred one year experience in marketing
Project Management
Customer Marketing interface

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careers.unilever.com

October 29, 2024