Logistics Business Intelligence Assistant Manager

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are passionate about Data, deriving insights , visualizing data ,  then this role is just for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an Internal SME to LIFT (Logistics Insights and Forecasting Tool)- Centralized European Logistics Reporting Platform (Transportation , Warehousing and Logistics Finance)

• Act as an internal SME to champion Cost-to-Serve practices and train colleagues across functions

• Act as a key enabler for the business to make data-driven decisions on cost savings, margin improvements, short-term and long-term process improvements and transformations

• Translate complex business challenges into data and analytics problems, design effective solution approaches, and deliver actionable insights that drive informed decision-making

• Rapidly learn and internalise the fundamental principles of Cost-to-Serve, the source data, the underlying logic, how to navigate the reports and analytics, and how to partner with business stakeholders in utilising the analytics to enhance decision-making at scale

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, D&A, Finance, CD to ensure Cost-to-Serve insights support operational efficiency, trade-offs between service levels and costs, network design, and customer profitability decisions

• Strive to become the key go-to person for ad hoc projects, customer negotiations, and business cases requiring cost information

• Be on the lookout for internal processes which can utilise or be integrated with Cost-to-Serve data to achieve process improvements and efficiencies

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on supply chain cost optimisation strategies

• Benchmark existing Cost-to-Serve processes and performance against industry standards to ensure Cost-to-Serve remains relevant, embedded, and beneficial to the organisation

• Define and enforce Cost-to-Serve governance standards (data sources, allocation rules, reporting frequency, management packs)

• Collaborate with business, D&A, and third-party stakeholders to continuously improve methodologies and accuracy of Cost-to-Serve insights

• Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating team members, fostering collaboration and driving results through effective team guidance.

• Drive the behavioural changes needed to drive the adoption of analytics

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding and keen interest in end-to-end Unilever Supply Chain / Logistics processes including but not limited to ordering, warehousing, transportation, and customer service

• Ability to communicate financial and operational insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative international and virtual team environment, as well as being able work independently

• Continuous improvement mindset, always seeking ways to optimise cost-service trade-offs

• Results-oriented, with focus on linking Cost-to-Serve insights to measurable outcomes

• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable to evolving supply chain challenges

• Stakeholder engagement skills in handling pushback from supply chain, finance, and commercial teams

• Willingness to learn and continuously improve

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint,

• Creation and visualization of Power BI reports, dashboards and apps

• Experience with ERP and other supply chain planning systems (SAP, OTM, etc)

• Analytical and financial modelling skills using Excel, Power BI, and SQL

• Experience leading cross-functional deep-dive / opportunity finding initiatives,

• Change management, communication, and influencing skills to ensure Cost-to-Serve performance targets are adopted

Desired Skills (not mandatory, but willingness to learn is required)

• Experience facilitating performance review meetings

• Knowledge of sustainability-linked cost drivers (e.g. carbon-to-serve)

• Demonstrates working knowledge of MDX for querying multidimensional data structures in analytical environments.

•  Finance, management accounting, and activity-based costing (ABC) know-how

• Understanding of financial KPIs (P&L, gross margin, CPP, DC%TO) and how they connect to operational KPIs (TLU, Case Pick %, Average Inventory, cost per drop)

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid work and flexibility

• Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications

• Sharing the cost of professional training & courses

• Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others

• Extra days off to take care of yourself and others

• Unilever store - Our products at attractive prices

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 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.