Supply Planning Specialist

Unilever is currently hiring for Supply Planning Specialist
Function: Supply Chain

Reports to: Supply Planning Manager - Konya HPC Factory

Scope: Local

Location: Konya

Terms & Conditions: Full time

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

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 for 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 toward outstanding performance.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

The Supply Planner schedule scenario and exception-based production planning for rolling 12 months, also manages Material Requirement, raw and/or Packaging material call-offs to ensure adequate cover for the production plan and manages stocks. 

• Working closely with team to deliver required service and ensuring flawless supply management
• Participating in weekly S&DR meetings with Demand Planning team for updated supply plan.
• Close follow up of production performance with factory team.
• Supporting marketing and category development teams through localization, NPD (new product development), business development projects (material harmonization, cost reduction through production capabilities)
• Improving stock level while securing customer service
• Manage inventory (product, raw materials and pack materials stock level)
• Schedules raw and packaging material call-offs at specified intervals in order to ensure that production plan is met for in-house and contingency production plans. Review (and Re-plan) material requirements for full year plan.
• Maintain Purchase Orders and Scheduling Agreements, Clean out old Purchase Orders. Supplier Interaction, Attend Supplier Meetings set up by Supply Management
• Taking part in Planning improvement activities including improving processes, way of working, digitalization & being an active part of Championship and Squads.
• Strong Cooperation with Production, Quality, Logistics, Procurement, Demand Planning, R&D and Marketing Teams
• Increasing productivity, flexibility and efficiency while reducing cost & waste
• Continuous improvement towards non-touch Planning activities, joining actively to the projects which are contributing to the company's digitalization agenda

Experiences & Qualifications

• University degree preferably in Engineering Departments
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in similar positions (preferably in Planning)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in Turkish & English
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Affinity towards innovation & new technologies

Skills

      •Having strong analytical problem-solving skills,

      •Strong communication skills to work with stakeholders, external site partner.

      • Able to work within a dynamic environment, strong negotiation skills

      • Strong analytical and data driven decision-making 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) Behaviours
  • 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 applicates 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. 

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications will not be processed. By applying to this role, you are confirming that you have informed your Line Manager and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.   

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment journey. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Comcomoglu, Eser

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.