Ice Cream - CBD Excellence Executive

Algida CBD Excellence Executive

We are seeking a CBD Excellence Executive to join our Customer Development – CBD Excellence Team, which plays a key role in overseeing and optimizing the cost operations and overall operational efficiency of our Distributor Trade (DT) network within the ice cream category.

This role requires a detail-oriented and analytically minded professional capable of managing and improving operational processes, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and digital transformation across DT operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Systematically define, monitor, and report all operational costs within the scope of the Cost+ system across Ice Cream DT operations.
• Provide actionable insights to the Line Manager by analyzing cost-to-sales data and preparing operational P&L reports by location.
• Conduct regular field visits to operational sites, gather data on-site, and verify warehouse cost structures.
• Analyze annual DT cost budget increases by operation and region and prepare insightful reports.
• Collaborate with Procurement to engage with new suppliers and efficiently manage the procurement of materials, assets, and services for distributor operations.
• Identify root causes of cost increases and collaborate with both local and global teams to uncover cost-saving opportunities.
• Track performance against annual cost plans to ensure alignment with operational targets.
• Support digital transformation by developing cost reporting models and improving systems such as Peracost to streamline cost-related processes.
• Design and lead new efficiency projects aimed at enhancing distributor operations and driving sustainable cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI, and other digital platforms used in CBD operations, with a willingness to further develop in these areas.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multinational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strength in analytical thinking and solving complex operational challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Passion for contributing to the transformation of the ice cream business into a digitally driven, insights-led operation.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Turkish.

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.