Ice Cream Strategic Planning Specialist (Cornetto)

Unilever is currently hiring for Ice Cream Strategic Planning Specialist (Cornetto)

Based in Unilever House, Bangkok

About Unilever 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 over $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.

Job Purpose

The Cornetto Ice Cream Strategic Planning Specialist support Cornetto Ice cream Innovation project management for Asia Ice Cream, responsible for leading the innovation network management and project assessment for crossfunctional team comprising of Marketing, CMI, R&D, BG & BU Supply chain team to ensure that we land innovations

in markets on time and in full.

Main Responsibilities

Innovations – Total Network Management

• Network Creation & Network Management in MS Project for all Cornetto Innovation Projects- Working together with the Project Lead and cross-functional team (Marketing, CMI, R&D, E2E Supply chain) to create, refine and maintain the networks that outline the activities needed to deliver the Innovation. Ensuring acceleration opportunities are identified and applied
• Monitor Project Progress & Deadline Setting – Coordinate & follow thru with cross functional team to ensure all tasks are executed on time.
• Network Risk Identification – Proactively identify and flag potential delays or risks within the network
• Network Scenario Planning – Create acceleration opportunities based on critical path, flag to cross functional team, and coordinate for completion.
• Support in Preparation for Key Meetings (Project Team Meetings, Steercom Discussion, Innovation Leadership Meetings) - Support the project lead in preparation for Decision Making Moments, gathering and preparing appropriate data to feed into the PLs presentation requirements

Innovation Supply Chain Partnering

• The Strategic Innovation Planner will also lead & coordinate all Supply Chain (Integrated Planning, Sourcing Unit, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Safety) activity in innovation project management and ensure OTIF delivery
• Implement Innovations Waste Program aligned to business target.
• Launch innovations with Simplification by design
• Support medium to long-term capacity planning working with Cornetto Strategic Planning Specialist & Integrated Planners to ensure Innovations are part of capacity planning.

Candidate Criteria

Experience & Qualification

• 4yrs University Degree required
• at least 3years experience in Supply Chain operations
• Planning experience preferred.
• Project management experience preferred
• English Proficiency required

Additional requirements:

• Equipped with sharp articulation of communication in engaging with multi stakeholder.
• Equipped with sharp analytical skills
• Knowledge in MS Project, & Project Presentation

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