Global Logistic Manager of Road Transportation

ABOUT UNILEVER  

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Global Logistics Manager is an expert on road transportation and is part of Unilever’s global logistics team. The role is responsible for creating policies and (digital) standards for Unilever operations around the world, based on the global transport strategy. This strategy aims to improve operational performance in terms of cost, service, and carbon emissions, thereby ensuring a future-fit transportation organization both today and in the mid- to long-term. For the role, a strong analytical aptitude and ability to identify opportunities and solutions within regional and local logistics operations is required. A deep understanding of transport management systems, routing solutions, and simulation tools is essential. The role covers inbound for raw materials and packaging, factory to warehouse, warehouse to customer, as well as last-mile distribution in various operational designs for transportation (e.g. Full Truck Load, Less than Truckload, Multi-Drop, Network Pooling, etc).

JOB PURPOSE

Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you.  If you are a transport optimization expert, then this role is just for you.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Global Transport Strategy Development:

•  Define and implement the global transport strategy in collaboration with procurement, ensuring alignment with business goals, cost-efficiency, and service quality.

•  Lead initiatives to optimize transport operations across all regions, improving both cost effectiveness and service reliability while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement:

• Establish and monitor KPIs for transport performance, ensuring the continuous improvement of transport operations.

Technology Integration and Innovation:

• Lead efforts to integrate digital tools and technologies that enhance transportation visibility, efficiency, and control, including real-time tracking, route optimization, and data analytics tools.

•  Champion the use of innovative solutions such as predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to improve decision-making in transport planning and execution.

•  Ensure the transport management system (TMS) and other digital tools are effectively use to optimize transport flows, reduce costs, and improve service levels.

Cross-functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with internal teams such as distribution, supply chain, procurement, finance, and quality to ensure seamless and compliant transport operations.

• Act as a key point of contact for senior leadership on transport-related issues, ensuring clear communication and alignment on transport strategy and performance.

Other:

• Serve as the global transportation process and systems subject matter expert, working with upstream and downstream partners, third party logistics, information technology teams, and cross-functional teams.

Connect:

• Build and establish a relationship with the Unilever Business Group teams, as to translate needs and requirements into Logistics-specific actions or capabilities.

• Ensure timely, action-oriented connects are in place to bring the desired transparency of Logistics insights to Unilever Business Group via monthly performance calls and quarterly logistics deep dives

Land priority projects

• Establish core priority projects with Unilever Business Group

• Bring agility to support and land core priority projects agreed with stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Master degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business

• 6+ years of experience within logistics of which 3+ managing a large and complex network (transportation and Consumer Packaged Goods preferred)

• Experience in managing a large carrier base

• Experience in applying continuous improvement techniques

• Experience in designing and implementing digital supply chain tools (Transport Management Systems, Routing Tools, Track&Trace, etc.)

Skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills

• Project management skills

• Can build strong internal and external connections

• Analytical skills

• Self -starter 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. 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid work and flexibility.

• Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications.

• Sharing the cost of professional training & courses.

• Benefits car

• Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others.

• Extra days off to take care of yourself and others.

• Unilever store - Our products at attractive prices.

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.