Export Desk Supply Planning Assistant Manager – Unilever International

Seoul, South Korea

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Job ID:: R-1170511
Date posted:: 11/27/2025
Job Type:: Full time
Job Category:: Supply Chain

Job Title: Export Desk Supply Planning Assistant Manager – Unilever International

Location: Korea

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for leading the overall 3PM supply planning and logistics function for Korea based business verticals in Unilever International. Key job scope includes:

Planning

Support innovations in 3PM
Supply Planning in 3PM
Planning Strategies for made in Korea

Logistics

Export logistics handling with 3PM&3PL
Inventory Management
Operation efficiency
Communication with Forwarder

Common

Develop new 3PM (Made in Korea project)
Optimizing Supply Chain Performance
Delivering Service and growth
Continuous Improvement

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Planning:

Support innovations in 3PM co work with MKT/R&D/Procurement
Responsible for daily coordination with 3PMs to ensure execution of supply plans.
Coordination with planning team for production prioritization.
Monitor Orders and communicate proactively with the customer
Support issue resolution in case of supply bottle necks (RMPM, Local issues, etc)
Coordinate with the relevant stakeholders for providing/updating relevant standards to 3PMs
Work with quality team to ensure redressal of any incidents or issues.

Logistics:

Manage warehouse & logistics operation
Drive Logistics Operations efficiency leading to improved service and savings.
Have meetings with 3PL and internal functions to remove bottle neck in operations
Set-up Logistics strategy fit to the business
Optimize inventory level
Communicate proactively with forwarder

Common:

Work jointly with all stakeholders to drive cost reduction programs.
Improve service levels and production compliance at 3PMs.
Regularly visit the 3PMs and coordinate multi-functional visits at site.

CONTACTS

Internal:

UI Supply Chain Team (Demand Planner & Customer Service teams)
Category Supply Chain team (global and clusters)
Business (CD, Marketing, Finance, etc.)

External:

3PM and 3PL providers

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Strong analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
Proficiency in SCM software
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain certification (e.g., APICS, CSCP, or equivalent)
Advanced working knowledge of SAP
Over 5 years of experience specializing in Export operations
Prior experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry

Fluent English

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