Logistics Procurement Coordinator

Location: Brazil

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.

JOB PURPOSE

The Procurement Logistic Assistant in Brazil will be responsible to implement the sourcing strategy development and procurement of Warehousing and Transportation services in the Frozen Network for the Brazil Region. This position is responsible for business partnering with logistics function at a market level and sourcing in the markets with logistics partners across warehousing, full truckload, intermodal, less than truck load, drayage, domestic ocean, pallets and last Mile.

If you are dedicated to implementing Procurement Strategies in various areas like Competitive Buying, Sustainable Sourcing, and building partnerships for Logistics Procurement across Brasil, this role is perfect for you.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage relationships, negotiations, and allocations with suppliers. Accountable for relationships with multiple suppliers, focusing on responsible sourcing, quality, performance management, continuous improvement, resilience, segmentation, contractual models, strategies, and 3PL negotiations.
• Support Brazil competitive buying initiatives.
• Lead/assist as appropriate in the tender process for your portfolio.
• Assist in the procurement contracting process and contract management for designated portfolios.
• Contribute to sustainability projects and initiatives (alternative fuels, energy-efficient operations).
• Implement and execute the Procurement Strategy.
• Ensure Procurement compliance and advancement of the digital agenda.
• Serve as a center of excellence by providing subject-matter expertise across various Logistics sub-portfolios and fostering value creation opportunities.
• Support the establishment and promotion of a Community of Logistics Procurement practice.
• Analyze data for trends, patterns, anomalies, and insights beneficial to business.
• Lead cross-regional projects or activities as directed by the line manager.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree is required at minimum.
• Great experience in Procurement or Logistics is essential. Experience should be within Unilever, the FMCG industry, or a large, complex organisation with significant portfolio and market knowledge.
• Successful track record in Strategy and Capability Development and Implementation.
• Proficiency in Supply Market Intelligence, Analysis, Competitiveness, and identifying value opportunities.
• Self-motivated with the capability to work independently.
• Experience collaborating within cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, both in-person and virtually.

SKILLS:

• Exceptional negotiation abilities.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication competence including stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Spanish.
• Outstanding analytical capabilities.
• Proficient operational skills with computer applications (MS Office) and advanced expertise in MS Excel.
• Financial knowledge to offer insights on inflation effects.
• Expertise in sustainable sourcing.
• Strong business and commercial insight.
• Problem-solving aptitude, particularly for independently addressing complex issues in uncertain environments under dynamic conditions and time constraints.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Cost modeling and change management.

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.

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