Execution Planner/ Inventory Control Analyst

The Execution planner champions the voice of planning at Unilever manufacturing locations. This role spearheads the future readiness of our supply network (factories and suppliers). This hybrid role is responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of production and distribution plans while maintaining optimal inventory levels across the supply chain. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of supply chain processes, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Manage constrained sourcing unit schedule with information from Supply Planners and sourcing unit operations teams with a varying style of focus:
Historical – ensure learnings are identified and if predictions were correct
1-4 week rolling capacity constrained plan
4+ weeks managing downtime requirements and other inputs to RCCP, ensuring planning targets are being met, identifying root causes for gaps and potential mitigation
Coordinate with production, procurement, and logistics teams to ensure timely execution of plans.
Monitor daily operations and adjust plans as needed to address disruptions or changes in demand.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, production adherence, and capacity utilization.
This role is accountable to be the sourcing unit link to planning and manage the schedule of all FG SKUs at a particular site.

Inventory Control:
Analyze inventory levels and trends to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
Conduct regular cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies between physical and system inventory.
Implement inventory control procedures and best practices to improve accuracy and reduce shrinkage.
Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to manage safety stock and reorder points.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations / Supply Chain or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing, or similar field
• Empowerment, Experimentation and Collaboration a must
• Strong relationship management and team leadership both internally and externally
• Holding people accountable, developing self and others, breakthrough thinking, optimizing Supply Chain integrated performance, strategic vision and influencing

PREFERRED:

• Working knowledge of SAP is preferred.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $71,000-$106,600. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverage for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

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Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

Unilever Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.

Si vous êtes une personne handicapée qui a besoin d'aide à tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d'enquêter sur les postes.