Logistics Specialist

Unilever is currently hiring for Logistics Specialist

Reports to: Supply Chain Officer Uganda

Scope: Local

Location: Namanvhe DHL Warehouse (DFCU Towers)

Terms & Conditions: Full Time

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

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are looking to manage and support daily logistics operations in Uganda, including shipment coordination, customs documentation, supply planning (including innovations), warehouse management, supervision of 3rd-party (3P) activities, inventory waste management, and transporter payment reconciliation, ensuring timely and cost-effective product availability while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Supply Planning

• Prepare and update replenishment plans based on sales forecasts and historical data.
• Coordinate timely orders with suppliers and procurement.
• Ensure readiness and smooth execution of warehouse processes for new product launches and innovations.
• Monitor stock levels, preventing stock-outs or overstock.

 Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all warehouse and transport activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct periodic safety checks and collaborate with 3P providers to close any safety gaps.
• Support a culture of safety awareness among all logistics and warehouse staff.

Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Oversee receiving, storage, and dispatch of goods.
• Ensure cycle counts are done, and accurate stock records are maintained.
• Review and identify business waste, damaged, or expired goods; seek approvals for disposal per SOP.

Supervision of 3P Warehouse Activities

• Monitor daily warehouse operations against SLAs.
• Ensure safety, housekeeping, and accurate order picking.

3P Payment Reconciliation

• Verify transporter invoices against trips, signed PODs, and rates.
• Prepare all other 3p related payments OTIF
• Resolve discrepancies and prepare payment summaries for finance.

Reporting & Coordination

• Maintain trackers for deliveries, stock movement, and supply plans.
• Work with sales, procurement, and finance to ensure smooth operations.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

ESSENTIAL

• University degree completed in relevant field preferably
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a supply chain organization
• Excellent working and analytical Knowledge of SAP and Excel
• Overall Supply Chain Management process knowledge.
• Solution driven with the willingness and ability to implement innovative ideas
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, 3P management, and waste disposal SOPs.
• Good understanding of transport cost structures and customs procedures.
• Strong Drive for results / entrepreneurial Spirit / decision making committing and delivering, acting with autonomy as it was their own company while fully respecting corporate rules and procedures.  

PREFERRED

FMCG Experience, Supply Chain degree

Skills

• Strong planning, coordination, and supervisory skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence cross functionally
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• 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.
  • CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
  • 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 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. 

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.