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. The Import Analyst has overall responsibility for managing exports planning, 3PL management and Clearance for all Finished Goods exported to all defined MCOs or Distributors outside the country.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
S/he needs to ensure delivery of high CCFOT at optimal costs for FG's to the end market.
The main objective of the job is to ensure availability of finished goods to deliver the desired service level. Balancing CCFOT with optimizing Working Capital is one of the key challenges
Ensure a smooth operation in the Export distribution process (Distribution Requirements Planning) to deliver high levels of Customer Service towards Export markets serviced by the MCO
Manage the relationship with Unilever, 3PLs, End markets (Unilever owned or 3rd Party Managed) to ensure a collaborative atmosphere required to drive improvement processes related to service levels, cost efficiencies and loss reduction
Deliver transparency of the overall Supply situation in the Exports Markets and highlight any Supply Risks to support the Business Planning process
Develop and manage contingency plans relating to 3PL services and site products
Manage all clearing agents for all Exports and ensure clearing processes at the borders to avoid any delays.
Manage all government relations in regard to the Export operations in the country of operations. (Inspections, Customs, Permits)
Liaise with Supply Management to ensure contracts with Export Markets are in place and manage quarterly Transfer Price process.
Support the S&OP process by driving a structured Demand and Supply Reconciliation Process
Ensure Timely payments to suppliers. Review outstanding payments, ageing. Resolve disputes
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
Export & Import Operations Management
Supply Chain Planning
Customer Service & Delivery Optimization
Contract & Transfer Pricing Management
Government & Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management & Contingency Planning
Financial Acumen