UAE Logistics Lead

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.   

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. 

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.  If you can ​effectively manage logistics operations, lead a team, and contribute to the overall efficiency and success of the logistics department​ then this role is just for you! 

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

​​ 

​Key Accountabilities:

• ​Oversee daily operations and ensure the implementation of best practices in warehouse receiving, order preparation, and shipment planning and dispatch based on customer requirements. 

• ​Manage the primary inbound and outbound logistics processes. 

• ​Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance to meet customer expectations and service level agreements. 

• ​Monitor and ensure the effective preparation and storage of goods according to UL quality standards. 

• ​Optimize truck utilization during planning and ensure full volumes are serviced by a dedicated fleet. 

• ​Ensure third-party logistics (3PL) performance meets expected service levels in terms of lead-time, quality, and cost through regular calls and meetings to maintain supplier relationships. 

• ​Prepare and maintain accurate metrics, reports, and process documentation for management. 

• ​Collaborate with other departments to drive efficiency in logistics operations, including fleet and manpower planning. 

• ​Contribute to business development by analyzing logistical problems and proposing new solutions to streamline operations. 

• ​Supervise reverse logistics operations, ensuring all customers receive their credit notes within 24 hours of receipt. 

• ​Analyze hiring data for fleet and manpower, driving plans to reduce costs while maintaining service levels. 

• ​Lead and mentor the logistics team to foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. 

• ​Manage warehouse accuracy, ensuring physical and system stocks are reconciled and match 99.9% on a weekly basis. 

• ​Manage quarterly physical stock counts, including preparation before, during, and after the count. 

• ​Observe health and safety regulations with support from the safety team and lead the safety agenda for the entire team as per the planned safety agenda. 

• ​Manage operations with Customer Development team by focusing on business priorities and ensuring all controls are followed. 

​ ​ 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• ​​BSc/BA in engineering, business administration, supply chain, or logistics management. 

• ​2+ Years Experience in a relevant position. 

• ​Logistics 

• ​Supply/Demand planning. 

• ​Customer Service.  ​

Skills

• ​​Stakeholder management 

• ​Cost performance management  

• ​Project management  

• ​Supplier management 

• ​Data Driven Decision making  

​​

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way. 

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better. 

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions. 

• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience. 

• CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers. 

• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever. 

• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills. 

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.   

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity 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. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.