Procurement Manager- Logistics

Work Level: WL2B

Scope: Latam

Reports to: Head of Procurement Ice Cream Latam

Location: Brasil

Terms & Conditions:

This position might be related to the mobility/transfer policy, if applicable.

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better with 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.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

JOB PURPOSE

The Procurement Manager for Logistics in Latam will be responsible for the sourcing strategy development and procurement of Warehousing and Transportation services in the Frozen Network for the Latam Region.  This position is responsible for business partnering with logistics function at a market level to land relevant capabilities that drive service, value creation, and responsible sourcing in the markets. This role will manage 3 direct reports, approximately Eur$100m in spend, and more than 50+ logistics partners across warehousing, full truckload, intermodal, less than truck load, drayage, domestic ocean, pallets and last Mile.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role has direct buying responsibility for Warehousing and Transportation activities including:

Following the standard 7-step strategic procurement process from strategy alignment and market scans to conducting Request for Proposals and contract negotiations to business approval, contract signing, and operational implementation.Prepare executive level briefs on the negotiation strategy for annual bids for review by the Head of Procurement for Latam and Head of Supply Chain for Ice Cream Latam.Lead, direct, and coach direct reports to sustained high levels of performance and support career development opportunities during in person, hybrid, and remote work situations.Maintain market intelligence to forecast future cost structures with internal stakeholders in Logistics and Finance and maintain awareness of carrier partners’ financial trajectory.Identify disruptive emerging technologies to create capacity or innovation for the business, e.g., autonomous trucking, paperless BOLs, API integration, etc.Support any Latam logistics network redesign projects to identify capacity solutions and providers that provide the right end to end need for cost, capacity, and service.Business partnering to the Logistics operations team in the markets to deliver savings projects while achieving service level targets.Support Global benchmarking project work for Warehousing and Transportation to gain and maintain cost transparency and competitive buying for Latam.Maintain productive relationships with external 3PL partners, organizing strategic business reviews and joint business development plans with Strategic partners.Oversee the ongoing development and implementation of solutions for sustainability to advance the company’s decarbonization roadmap.  Develop opportunities to decouple the value chain for warehouse and  transportation with 3PLs and other external partners to drive competitive advantage and savings.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bachelor’s Degree required with preference in Logistics, Supply Chain, or other Business field.Procurement or Logistics experience required, preferably in Consumer-Packaged Goods or within Cold Chain OperationsKnowledge and experience of the Strategic Procurement Process.Understanding of Value Chain of transportation and demonstrated ability to extract costs.Experience negotiating cost variables with transportation providers leading to successful contract outcomes of over €20MM value.Deep understanding of should-cost modelling and ABC/productivity based costing for warehousing operations.Experience in negotiating multi-year warehouse contracts with high levels of automationAwareness of 3PLs and market intelligence sources in Latam.Direct or indirect report management with demonstrated ability to lead, direct, and coach people.Proven abilities in stakeholder management, with an emphasis on listening and influencing.   

SKILLS & LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS REQUIRED: 

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) BehaviorsPERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.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.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.PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:   

Bachelor’s Degree required with preference in Logistics, Supply Chain, or other Business field.Procurement or Logistics experience required, preferably in Consumer-Packaged Goods or within Cold Chain OperationsSpanish and English professional proficiency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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. 

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in Latam. If you are based outside of Latam and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of Latam.

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV, latest EoY and a motivation letter.  If you have been informed that you are at risk of redundancy, please make sure to tick this box during your application. Please also attach your letter of redundancy to the application.

Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to apply for other positions.

Disclaimer 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against based on disability. 

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!

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