Senior Supply Chain Planner

3 weeks ago

North Rocks, New South Wales, Australia Unilever Full time

Unilever: A Global Leader in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods

We are Unilever, a multinational consumer goods company with a long history of innovation and commitment to sustainability. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dove, Vaseline, OMO, and many more.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Supply Chain Planner for the Beauty & Wellbeing division. As a key member of our Integrated Planning Manager – Beauty & Wellbeing team, you will be responsible for:

  • Developing and maintaining accurate volume forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and providing actionable insights to senior management.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to drive business performance through effective decision-making and trade-off analysis.
  • Reviewing and closing gaps in Forecast Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with the offshore Planning team.
  • Leading the development of robust business cases to drive innovation and optimize inventory levels.
  • Partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver input-led volume forecasts in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
  • Driving plan-by-exception as a rule within S&OP, leveraging technology to maximize benefits.
  • Maintaining adherence to forecast inputs and key metrics, driving improvement agendas to enhance business outcomes.
  • Leading customer collaboration sessions on a weekly basis.
  • Collaborating to address product availability constraints, crisis management, and gap management.
  • Supporting portfolio management and segmentation efforts.

Requirements and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A university degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field (APICS certification is an advantage).
  • Essential skills include strong experience in Supply Chain, proficiency in digital analytic tools such as PowerBI, experience in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry, and familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and finished good planning systems like Kinaxis and ACTPM.
  • S&OP and business environment understanding, exception-based planning expertise, and strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
  • Effective communication and storytelling abilities, with 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
  • The ability to perform under time-sensitive circumstances and a solid understanding of KPIs such as Dispatch Rate/DIFOT, Forecast Accuracy (FA), Forecast Bias (FB), Extreme Bias, Volume-Value disconnect, Inventory (DOH/Value), and Business waste.

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

  • An estimated annual salary of $110,000-$140,000 based on your experience and qualifications.
  • Development opportunities, including training and mentorship programs, to help you grow professionally.
  • A dynamic, flexible, and inspiring work environment that values diversity and promotes work-life balance.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools to support your success.
  • A chance to be part of a global community where you can progress your career locally and internationally.

About Unilever

At Unilever, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, recognizing that these values drive business results and create a better future for our diverse employees, consumers, partners, and communities. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and look forward to welcoming you to our team.

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