Job Description

Job Title: Integrated Planning Manager - B&W (Arabia)
Reports to: Integrated Planning Director - B&W (PTAB)
Function: Supply Chain
Location: Dubai, UAE
Work Level: WL2B
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JOB PURPOSE
The Integrated Planning Manager - B&W (Arabia) is accountable for the planning capability of the Beauty & Wellbeing supply chain network to deliver service/inventory/cost/obsoletes across Arabia. This will be done by developing and leading an E2E team across the different planning units (MSO, SU, Procurement). He/she should work together with SUs, number of CMs, Logistics and extended Supply Chain in Arabia to ensure close collaboration and perfect execution, fully aligned to our #1 supplier vision.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Category and Business Planning

• Development and execution of the category planning framework (incl. Run Strategy) for the network delivery
• Accountable for B&W Plan KPIs (service/inventory/cost/obsolete/DBNR) & related improvement program
• Development of utilization scenario planning / Network planning
• Network crisis management
• Allocations for Business Plan & Operational overflows (Service and cost optimized)
• Oversee Planning Operations along with team for the B&W category in Arabia

Capacity Planning

• Accountable for monthly RCCPs and quarterly LT RCCPs, preparing for key decisions particularly around risk identification and mitigation like stock builds, overflows etc.
• Customer Service, Inventory, Responsiveness, Event management, Operational customer connects for SU/MSO, Obsoletes, Deployment of volumes in network and overall capacity planning End to End.
• He/she will apply framework with the SUs and MSOs in a consistent way to drive skill development and consistent perfect execution.

Transformation and Improvements

• The incumbent will be driving the implementation of the different elements of the plan transformation program (e.g. Technology & process improvement).
• Team development and creation of an inclusive environment for the team to thrive.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ Years in end-to-end Supply Chain operations.
• Category facing/ business partnering exposure experience.
• Experience of Planning/Customer Operations preferred but not mandatory.

SKILLS

• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong planning skills, or a strong attitude to planning (foresight, accuracy, attention for detail).
• Strong in Strategic influencing.
• Strong Business acumen.
• Ability to build a team/network, train and empower them and hold people accountable.

LEADERSHIP
Passion for High Performance: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results
at speed and takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
Consumer Love: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
Talent Catalyst: Invests in people -coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential.
Business Acumen: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.
Personal Mastery: Set high standards of performance and challenging goals. Pursue initiatives to achieve successful and meaningful results. Focus on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications will not be processed. By applying to this role, you are confirming that you have informed your Line Manager and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Rayanah AlHusaini at rayanah.alhusaini@unilever.com.
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.