Assistant IT Business Partner - Supply Chain

Assistant IT Business Partner – Supply Chain

Function: Information Technology

Would you like to work in a place where you can bring your purpose to life through the work that you do? You can create a better business and better world by working on brands that are loved and improve the lives of millions while you learn from brilliant business leaders!

We have an opportunity for Assistant IT Business Partner, see more information below.

But first, an important message.

Diversity is one of our most relevant pillars in people management and our main objective is to develop an internal environment open to the multiplicity of world views, through inclusion without stereotypes. This allows us to value the best professionals, bringing together different profiles and operating styles, and to face with greater propriety the current and future challenges of the company.

At Unilever, more than 50% of leadership positions are held by women. And we want more diversity in our company. In this way, we consider all candidates for our vacancies, regardless of disability, race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, nationality, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, or any other diversity.

Is this position made for you?

You are the point of contact for the business for all IT demands and will facilitate the effective utilisation and implementation of IT. You will be responsible for managing the relationship with business customers, ensuring the functional portfolio is up to date and managing the agreement and communication of Service.

How would you create a better world?

• Be responsible for driving key IT initiatives within Unilever Sri Lanka’s Supply Chain and adjacent functions.

• Co-Manage and deliver IT requirements for business transformation projects covering cross-functional, regional, and global teams from a SC perspective (Puccini, Silver, FOF, Maldives, SAP ACM).

• Associate with IT supply chain lead for driving key IT initiatives within Unilever’s Supply Chain and adjacent functions (SC digitalization projects).

• Be a key player in department led change management initiatives (Adopting Microsoft O365, Collaboration tools, NAUX- SAP Online, Service Now, B/4 HANA).

• Manage E2E configuration activities on SAP for numerous business process alignment projects and operational enhancements to increase productivity and improve overall user experience.

• Lead governance, risk and compliance for Fusion ERP authorisation.

• Provide support and act as escalation SPOC for SAP fusion related issues.

Your key stakeholders will be,

• Supply Chain team

• Factory team

• Head of IT

• Supply Chain Finance team

• Local Service Delivery team

• Local & regional Vendors

• 3P Suppliers

• Regional Counter Parts

What’s important for you to have in this position?

Candidate should:

• Be a graduate with a background in IT/Information Systems/ Management or possess a relevant equivalent professional qualification.

• Have prior experience of 2-3 years serving in a similar capacity with experience in project management, business partnering and business analysis.

• Have background understanding of SAP and Supply Chain function will be an added advantage.

• Be self-confident and assertive with good inter-personal and relationship management skills.

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.