Following the period of establishment of around 12-15 months, you will have options for career exploration and growth, allowing you to explore roles and through opportunities across the new organization.

We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall's, Ben & Jerry's), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of €8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we're crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

Leading for a winning, trusted and investible global ice cream market leader

This is your chance for a 'once in a lifetime' career experience, playing a part in the creation of a fully independent, new Ice Cream organisation.in what will be the Ultimate Pleasure Food company.

Just imagine the benefits of working within a single category, where everyone and everything is laser-focused on the same goal, where there's opportunity to develop deep and wide understanding of the business economics and international ecosystem of a single category, and to translate that into value creation.

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 an analytic person looking for new ways of transforming the business, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Lead the transformation of Brazil and Ecuador's Ice Cream logistics network. The strategic logistics manager is responsible for analyzing current logistics operations, identifying areas for improvement, and developing strategic plans to optimize the network and support business growth with new service models. This role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Network Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of current logistics operations, including transportation modes, warehouse locations, and inventory levels. Drawing up proposals for expansion/optimization and overall improvement of end-to-end Supply chain network.
• Identify Areas for Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for cost savings within the logistics network. Support and track cost savings initiatives in the areas of DSD, transport & WH.
• Strategic Planning: Develop strategic plans to optimize the logistics network, including recommendations for transportation modal, warehouse consolidations, and inventory optimization aligned with the business transformation plan.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, business transformation and planning to implement strategic plans. Use input from key stakeholders to build strong capabilities in long-term capacity planning and reporting
• Project Management: Manage projects related to network transformation, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Data Analysis: Analyze data to measure the effectiveness of strategic plans and identify areas for further improvement.
• Communication: Communicate strategic plans and progress to senior leadership and other stakeholders. Support the Strategy Manager as a key interface on delivering strategic recommendations and supporting logic to managers and senior leaders in local, regional and global Supply Chain teams, Strategies teams, and Finance.

Skills

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Business, Logistics, Engineering or Supply Chain

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: supply chain logistics, planning (supply, demand, innovation, strategy etc.), manufacturing, engineering and/or operations research

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and project management skills. Can communicate ideas in a concise manner with a clear view on actions, recommendations and trade-offs.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools, such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.

• Understanding of finance principles to enable view on business impact and trade-offs.

• Able to prepare and present analyses and recommendations to managers and senior leaders to influence quick and strategically sound decision-making.

• Advanced English is mandatory. Spanish Required.

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

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 bring ing 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.