Assistant CD Operations Manager

Unilever is currently hiring for  Assistant CD Operations Manager

Function: Customer Development

Reports to: CD Excellence Manager

Location: Umraniye

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.

JOB PURPOSE

If you're looking for a great team and a challenging, innovative, fun and energetic work environment, you are at the right place. We believe that the passion of our employees is our strength, and this is what drives us towards outstanding performance.

We aim to provide people the world over with products that are good for them and good for others. Our vision is to develop new ways of doing business with the aim of doubling the size of our company while reducing our environmental impact.

Our brands are trusted everywhere and, by listening to the people who buy them, we've grown into one of the world's most successful consumer goods companies. In fact, 160 million times a day, someone somewhere chooses a Unilever product.

We are looking for an Assistant CD Excellence Manager to work within our CD Excellence team.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Managing Unisel DT cost budgets by planning and monitoring cost items (personal wages,fleet and warehouse rents, oil, electricity, etc.)
• Developing DT cost plus system in line with new technological developments and market trends,
• Focusing on reducing costs and increasing turnover through cost saving projects and operational efficiency (such as solar energy systems, personal and vehicle optimization, etc.),
• Maintaining both ad-hoc and planned supporting tools to the DT CBD team (such as supply of hygienic materials or car rental for field team, etc.),
• Recommending internal and external communication on behalf of distributors with other departments (legal, finance, purchasing, etc.) and 3P entities (fuel companies, electricity suppliers, or insurance companies etc.),
• Conducting recommended supplier negotiations for distributor purchasing items in order to get both cheaper and better-quality service or product,
• Managing the distributor warehouses and vehicle fleet by recommending quality standards and physical requirements (such as depreciation rent for trucks and cold store, truck maintenance, occupational safety, etc.),
• Taking recommended actions for the well-being and occupational health of distributor employees,
• Identifying recommended needs and capabilities of distributor employees and planning recommended trainings in this direction,
• Providing CD information and strategies regularly to field teams.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• 2-4 years of experience in distributor management and warehouse.
• Demonstrated skills and capabilities in analytical thinking, complex problem solving, and team leadership,
• Hands-on experience using data/ analytics dashboards, The zero-based mindset,
• Strong communication and negotiation skills,
• Multi-stakeholder management capability,
• Flexibility in exploring a variety of business areas,

CRITICAL SOL (STANDARDS OF LEADERSHIP) BEHAVIORS

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.

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

PURPOSE & SERVICE: 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.

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.