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The Customer Collaboration Specialist is the supply chain face of Unilever to our customers. The ultimate goal of the role is to make Unilever the preferred supplier that our customers want to work with. Role holders are primarily responsible for working with our customers on forecasting & events to improve Unilever’s customer relationships through delivery of brilliant service levels, OSA & Forecast Accuracy. This role is geared towards focussing on the future, including planning of the mid-term promotion and events horizon (30 to 90 days) and range change planning (up to 12 months out), with some intervention in the immediate term where needed. Role holders are expected to use their knowledge of customer and Unilever supply chains to influence decision making on initiatives that add value to Unilever and the customers.
Job Responsibility:
Provide customer-specific insights & recommendations based on analysis & collaborative discussions to positively influence the forecast accuracy & bias of promotional volumes
Owns the volume phasing of promotions, using data and insights to improve forecast accuracy and bias
Owns inputs to short-term amendments to the forecast and is expected to align with relevant stakeholders on ability to fulfil
Support in review of customer-specific baseline forecast
Provide information & input to customer execution teams to inform short-term decision-making process
Management & planning of exceptional events to facilitate effective execution by O2D teams
Leads small scale customer projects that help Unilever stand out vs other suppliers
Work with the Customer Innovation Leaders on larger scale customer projects
Collaborate with customer to ensure correct set up of NPD
Supports relevant internal and external stakeholders on technology, process or business changes
Provides guidance and support to CD and other stakeholders on the feasibility and execution of initiatives
Review compliance with logistics trade terms and identify opportunities to improve with customers
Analysis of service / OSA losses to determine key trends & chronic problems
Identify savings opportunities and work with internal and external stakeholders on planning and execution
Analysis of AGS results to create & execute of plans for future improvements with customers
Collaborates with third parties and internal stakeholders to influence the continuous improvement of reports, processes and ways of working
Act as the supply chain face of Unilever to our customers
Understanding the needs of retail customers, be the voice of the customer internally and develop relationships with key customer contacts
Lead communication to customer on service performance & incidents, proactive sharing of potential supply risks and associated mitigations
Expected to visit customer offices and sites on a frequent basis
Build relationships to positively influence customer behaviour
Training & coaching for new CCS starters may be an expectation of this role
This role may be expected to coach / educate CAMs on forecasting & supply chain fundamentals
Requirements:
A customer-focused mindset, seeking to exceed their expectations where possible
Willing and able to travel to meet customers
Strong internal and external stakeholder management
Excellent quantitative analytical skills
Proficiency in English & Maths
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to adapt style to influence stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to think logically
The ability to stay calm & focused in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
Ability to manage time effectively, well organised, planning workload and being able to focus on future promotions and events rather than get distracted with the issues of today
A proactive mindset, seeking to avoid problems before they arise
Comfortable holding others to account and in having challenging conversations
Nice to have:
Advanced skillset in Microsoft Excel
Experience working with retail customers
Experience with SAP or other ERP software
Experience working in logistics, planning or commercial roles
An understanding of basic financial / commercial measures and how supply chain roles can influence them
A solid grasp of supply chain fundamentals
What we offer:
Competitive salary and pension scheme
Annual bonus
Free gym
Discounted staff shop
Shares
Flexible and hybrid working environment
Variety of support for wellbeing including hubs, programmes and development opportunities