Innovation and Long-Term Planning Manager

Unilever is currently hiring for Innovation and Planning Manager
Function: Supply Chain
Work Level: WL2
Scope: Regional
Location: Rahim Yar Khan
Terms & Conditions: Full Time

ABOUT UNILEVER
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

This role is responsible for managing on time landing of all new innovations, re-launches, localizations, any change in product in the product category, liaising with all the stake holders in brands, R&D, Regulatory and extended supply chain team.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Analyzing the capacity of manufacturing in product category and leading the capacity enhancement projects wherever there are bottle necks in capacity, managing all the actions from preparing the business case to completion of the project

• Leading all the projects related to technology changes in product category including process and material, including introducing new technologies and raise the business case for CAPEX

• Manage spending effectively, develop annual budgets in detail, seek improvement in efficiency and results.

• Support and/or manage capital installation projects. Develop work standards involving safety and quality for both internal and external craft and technical personnel, assure compliance to standards. Take corrective action when necessary.

• Leading all the projects related to technology changes in BW category including process and material.

• Take ownership of the BFI (Better Faster Innovation) process and deliver a step reduction in lead time to implement to first market aligned with B&W LT, with all subsequent roll-outs to be completed in a defined time frame, for assigned fast track projects

• Work with cluster and procurement teams as required to ensure SC Design for each innovation (FG, materials) is capable of delivering sufficient responsiveness on each format to maximize the opportunity to deliver consistently excellent customer service. This includes documenting the key SC design parameters.

The position will be based in Karachi, with an expected travelling of 20-25% of the time.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• 5+ years-experience in Supply Chain operations

• Bachelor's degree,– Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience

• Appropriate functional / technical expertise – Engineering, Maintenance, Operations & Quality

• Strong continuous improvement background is required, with demonstrated performance.

Skills

• Project Management

• Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Stakeholder management

• Innovation Execution

• Business Acumen

• Business Partnering

Leadership

• You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.

• You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviours
o PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
o PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
o TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
o PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
o CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
o BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change

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.