Global Logistic Sustainability Manager

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. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for developing and executing sustainability strategies focused on decarbonization, waste reduction, and social responsibility. This role leads the decarbonization agenda and coordinates cross-functional teams for effective implementation across markets. Key responsibilities include, corporate sustainability report, strategic budget planning, project oversight, senior leadership communication to support informed decision-making and resource allocation for sustainability commitments.

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  sustainability champion then this role is just for you.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Global Logistics Strategy:

• Develop and execute a 10-year logistics sustainability strategy, including warehouse and transport, while formulating pillars and long-term strategies focusing on decarbonization, social, and waste agendas.

• Define and implement minimal sustainability standards including energy (LEED-related), water, waste reduction, and wellbeing.

• Manage the preparation and organization of a community of practice for teams worldwide to exchange best practices and invite external industry experts.

Decarbonization Roadmap Leadership:

• Lead the creation of comprehensive decarbonization roadmaps across regions with cross-functional teams over a 5+ year horizon.

• Guide and co-create decarbonization plans, support clean energy technology pilots, and provide the training to the teams to guarantee a proper knowledge transfer

• Provide support for Capex/Opex project formulation to define decarbonization budgets.

• Present plans to top management, offering strategic advice on priorities and resource allocation.

• Establish sustainability governance to ensure alignment across teams (Sustainability, Finance, Operations, Procurement).

Annual Logistics Results:

• Responsibility over the consolidation and preparation of the company's annual logistics results in compliance with GLEC framework standard and ESRS adherence. Also, serving as the central contact for the broader sustainability team, the role involves active participation and leading discussions on environmental sustainability topics within the logistics domain.

• GLEC Methodology implementation: Assurance of the right implementation of the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) methodology to guarantee the adherence to the framework used to calculate the carbon emissions for logistics

• Internal guidance / training on the methodology, calculation tools, and reporting standards for the global report, used externally as a part of company results.

• Implementation of technological solutions related to the sustainability report process like EPR, TKBlue among others.

Sustainability Partnership Program:

• Direct and promote a global sustainability partnership program with the procurement team to scale up green fuel solutions.

• Foster collaborations with fuel suppliers, OEMs, and green technology companies.

External Representation:

• Represent the company in external forums and coalitions (e.g., GLEC, Alice, Hydrogen Europe) to facilitate emission reduction efforts.

• Communicate externally on behalf of the logistics team to highlight sustainability agenda progress.

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 sustainability projects/ initiatives

• Knowledge of sustainability standards and operational requirements

• Knowledge of energy and carbon schemes and sustainability reporting

• Strong coaching, influencing, and communication skills

• Attention to detail and ability to analyze data 

• Collaborative and proactive engagement approach

• Experience presenting to teams and senior leadership

Skills

• Understand sustainability standards and practices,

• Industry-specific knowledge,

• Communication skills,

• Project management skills,

• Analytical skills

• Economic thinking

Leadership

• You are an inclusive motivator of people. Your team deliver with real passion, growing and learning from each other whilst delivering quick wins.

• You are still responsible for your own results and as a manager, you also need to motivate others to deliver with passion, creating an inclusive and engaging climate around you. You can balance challenge with support and coaching. You understand the wider business context and you are emotionally intelligent enough to motivate people to deliver what is needed.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.

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

• CONSUMER & CUSTOMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.

• PURPOSEFUL IMPACT: 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.

• TALENT CATALYST: Inspire people to grow, with support and honesty.

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. 

OUR OFFER

• Work on the contract of employment, annual bonus, benefit car, and eligibility to a company shares program.

• Learning environment and personal development.

• Attractive benefits package including private medical care (Medicover); retirement package, private life insurance (Unum), sport package (Benefits System), 2 additional days of vacation; Unilever shop for employees; psychological support via EAP platform, and many more!

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.