Logistics & Inventory Controller

Unilever is currently hiring for  Logistics and Inventory Controller

Reports to: MCO Logistics Manager

Scope: Nigeria

Location:  Agbara

Terms & Conditions: Full time

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CATEGORY/FUNCTION INTRODUCTION

Inventory and Logistics Controller – Supply Chain Logistics

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 are passionate about optimizing warehousing, inbound and outbound secondary transportation, and co-packing operations to ensure the efficient and accurate handling and delivery of customer orders, achieving high CCFOT at optimal costs, and adhering to Unilever's quality, environmental safety, and health standards, then this role is perfect for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Accountable for management of all transport operations and tactical direction to the transport suppliers to enable the delivery of significant savings in transport spend for the business.
• To manage both the Primary and  secondary transport strategy for the Logistics function for efficient service delivery to both internal and external stakeholders and ensuring on time in full delivery to customers.
• Management of all warehouse operations

Transport

• Design and drive an efficient and effective Transport delivery scheme by having optimal balance of customer service and transport costs in place. 

• Drive and own key change and integration initiatives in transportation to deliver integrated and cost-effective transport solutions within the business transport network.

• Contribute to the development of the end-to-end supply chain strategy for logistics by driving Transport integration of suppliers, contracts, performance and processes.

• Develop and introduce standardized supplier metrics for KPIs for transport performance and appropriate behaviors to obtain unified performance measures and consistent high level of service.

• Manage all the Third-Party Logistics (3PL) service providers to ensure excellent service quality and delivery performance as per agreed service level within optimal costs.

• Monitor and report performance of the 3PL service providers by performing supplier evaluations and use the information for benchmarking the logistics process against other organizations to improve performance.
• Maintain excellent business relationship with the key external stakeholders including Logistics fleet contractors etc. to ensure smooth and efficient logistics operations and services.

• Manage innovations to foster continuous improvement and change through teamwork, partnership and collaboration initiatives.

• Lead Logistics reviews and governance processes for the 3PL Suppliers to improve the logistics network and cost base.

• Drive projects and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve logistics and productivity cost savings

• Ensure appropriate process controls and documentation are always in place and adhered to.

• Perform all company business in accordance with regulations, company policies and procedures and demonstrate high ethical and professional standards with business contacts in order to maintain excellent reputations within the business community in line with the Company’s Code of Business Principles.

Warehousing

• Conduct periodic stock count and reconcile physical, 3PL and UL system

stocks to ensure stock accuracy.

• Monitor and organize FIFO applications in the warehouse operations.
• Organize collection of pallets from customers and ensure pallet supply is 

             as per production plan.

• Assign reason codes for stock returns and rejections at the time of receiving goods returns. 
• Coordinate shipment of finished goods from the factories to the warehouse.
• Ensure that site contingency plan is live and maintained.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• University degree, Supply chain (APICS etc) qualification is an added
• 3-5 Years in Supply Chain operations 
• Experience in managing 3PLs.
• Planning experience
• Exposure to Order to Cash, Procure to pay cycle
• Budgeting & Planning
• Master of Business Administration; Logistics Degree
• Special studies in Supply Chain related subjects.
• FMCG experience

Key Interfaces:

•             Customer Service / Demand Planning

•             Sourcing Units and Export / Import

•             Accounting / Finance

•             Supply Management

•             Quality Assurance

•             Regional CSE Teams

External: 

•             Regional and local 3PL 

Skills

• Business Acumen: Ability to analyze data, and supplier performance metrics, to make informed decisions and optimize procurement processes.

• Supply Chain Management, inventory management and material requirements planning: Understanding of supply chain principles and practices, including inventory management, procurement strategies, and logistics coordination.

• Self-Mastery: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop proactive engagement with Logistics partners and provide clear instructions and updates regarding material requirements. Ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Detail oriented: Thoroughness and accuracy in Supplier management.

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

• TALENT CATALYST:  Inspire people to grow with support and honesty.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills. Comfortable working in conditions of ambiguity and learning through change.
• CONSUMER & CUSTOMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always seek to delight our consumers, and partners, our customers better than anyone else.
• 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.
• PURPOSEFUL IMPACT: Care deeply about delivering positive impact for the business, people and planet.

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. 

rier-free recruitment journey. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner

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.