Execution Planner (Tatura)

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We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world’s first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap more than 100 years ago, and it’s at the heart of how we run our company today. In 2022 Unilever Australia & New Zealand became a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp), joining a growing network of organisations committed to galvanising a stronger, more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy for all.

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity and is pioneering flexibility. There’s no better time to join our team!

Job Purpose

We are looking for an Execution Planner for our Foods Factory in Tatura, who will be in charge of line scheduling and call-off, based out of medium-term plans generated through Material Planners and operate in a high-pace environment and invest energies in collaboration and ensuring uninterrupted supply for sourcing units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Concurrent planning & X-functional collaboration capabilities to execute short-term plans.

• Drive changes to Call-Off plans in the short term to support late change scenarios as agreed by the grow organization.

• Collaboration with supplier and procurement for day-to-day troubleshooting (mismatches, delays, shortages).

• Daily planning coupled with shorter planning fence and robust planning strategies aimed to increase agility and responsiveness in the network.

• High on collaboration with suppliers through rigorous and uninterrupted communication and strong influencing on delivering the best outcomes for the business.

• Follow up of Innovation transitions and SLOB management activities in shop floor.

• Be an effective channel in providing the feedback from suppliers against plans that are not executable in the short term.

• Effectively engage relevant stakeholders through crisis and function as an issue solving leader.

• Function as interface to manufacturing units and thrive through exception management.

• Rely on Execute pillar of Integrated Operations for Rule-based planning.

• Demonstrate the ability to trust and implement material supply requirements developed by Material Planners using algorithms and machine learning.

• Line scheduling and Call-Off role are based out of plants.

• Prepare and maintain data for line scheduling.

• Collaboration with plant, Material & MPS Planner, and Business Unit Supply Chain on Innovations, Plan updates and changes requests.

• Generate and update line schedule on daily basis.

• Incorporate adjustments through collaborations – VIP projects, Innovations, Breakdowns, (Un)Planned Maintenance.

• Management of HALB stocks – Volume of product left from change overs, reworks.

• Call-Off - Planning the delivery of materials.

• Monitor delivery logistics and lead mitigation routes when there is risk of rupture.

• Critical minimum requirement to combine these roles is to create capacity:

• Supplier collaboration portal to minimize interactions with suppliers.

• Planning and optimization platform for Line scheduling (first run, detailed sequencing).

Key Skills

• Experience with analytic tools such as PowerBi

• Previous SAP experience advantageous

• Intermediate MS Excel proficiency

• Strong focus on detail

• Strong communication skills

• Proven ability to work within a team

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Strong Microsoft Office

What you will need to succeed?

Experience & Qualifications

• University Degree, Supply Chain (APICS etc.) qualification is an advantage.

• Essential Skills

  • Strong experience in Supply Chain

  • Ability to work with Digital Supply Chain Tools

  • Adapt emerging technologies.

  • Experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry

  • Experience with ERP and finished good planning systems

• Preferred Skills

  • Use of SAP APO, BW, ECC

What awaits you at Unilever?

The core of Unilever’s culture is captured as Human, Purposeful, Accountable. You will be joining a dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that truly cares about your wellbeing, values what you do and celebrates your success.

This is your opportunity to be part of a purpose-led business and a global community where you can progress your career both locally and internationally. You will also benefit from amazing discounts on external company products, attractive employee referral reward program amongst other benefits.

This is a great opportunity to work within an iconic and global organization. We have gained our reputation as one of the world's most admired employers by providing an environment where individuals can achieve their goals, both professionally and personally.

Make no mistake we expect a lot from our people as they do of us. So, if you can rise to the challenge, don't waste any time - apply now!

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 organization 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.

This means we encourage people with all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pacific Peoples, and people with disabilities. Interested in learning more, check out our Reconciliation Action Plan and Workplace Adjustment Policy on the Unilever webpage.

At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! We encourage you to advise us at the time of your application if you require any reasonable adjustment so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.