Export Analyst

Unilever is currently hiring for Export Analyst

Reports to: Outbound and Inbound Transport Manager

Scope: Regional

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Terms & Conditions: Full-time

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

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. Export Analyst supports the logistics team in ensuring warehousing and transporting clerical activities are executed with excellence.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Support smooth operation in the inbound logistics process (Customs documentation, port clearance and delivery of both RM & FG to warehouse) to deliver high levels of Customer Service towards key stakeholders
• Deliver visibility of the import/export shipments situation and highlight any clearance risk to ensure efficient flow of FG and RMPM.
• Prepare clearing and forwarding document ports of entry and ensure compliance with regulations as per the law.
• Support warehouse in compliance with Unilever policies and vision.
• Ensure end to end warehouse processes i.e receiving, put away, warehousing, stock controls, dispatch, and distribution are done vs SOP
• Ensure compliance to warehouse safety and housekeeping standards as per Unilever policy
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce operational policies and standard operating procedures to optimize warehouse operations
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security in the warehouse
• Monitor stock and reconcile with SAP system. Enforce a strict no scan no move policy.
• Raise 3PL payments ensuring compliance to due P2P process.
• Liaise with stakeholders, suppliers and contracted 3PL transport providers to load/offload and dispatch finished and material
• Ensure FEFO is strictly adhered to at the warehouse and regular ageing reports are shared
• Supports in the stock count process

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

ESSENTIAL

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Working knowledge of supply chain management principles
• 3-5 Years in Supply Chain operations: Customer Service, Planning Imports, Exports
• Exposure to Order to Cash, procure to pay cycle

PREFERRED

• FMCG Experience

Skills

• Supply Chain Management Knowledge
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
• Warehouse Operations & Safety Standards
• SAP & Inventory Reconciliation
• Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
• Process Optimization & SOP Enforcement

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
  • AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

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.