Performance & Capability Analyst

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN ICE CREAM – Performance & Capability Analyst

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.

With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

JOB PURPOSE:

The Ice Cream Supply Chain Performance and Capability Analyst ensures accurate and real-time reporting of planning metrics, assists in the development and implementation of performance measurement frameworks, and supports the design and rollout of performance improvement programs. This role involves analyzing planning data, engaging with stakeholders, and identifying skill gaps to enhance capabilities and drive operational excellence within the planning teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure accurate and real-time reporting of One Source of Truth Planning metrics (Service, Inventory, Business Waste, Forecast Quality, Agility, Smart Touch Planning) in line with set rules and standards.
• Assist in the development and implementation of planning performance measurement frameworks, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics, to assess the effectiveness of planning processes.
• Support the design and implementation of planning performance improvement programs (Zero Based Inventory, Waste Less, Smart House, etc) and best practices.
• Drive and improve above named workstreams through root-cause analysis and action planning across BU’s.
• Data Analysis: Analyze planning data and performance metrics to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to foster a culture of performance excellence and capability enhancement.
• Capability Development: Assist in identifying skill gaps and training needs within the planning teams and support the creation of programs to enhance capabilities and drive operational excellence.

SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in planning and data analysis tools.
• Strategic thinking ability to identify and innovate better ways to report and draw insights, leading to improved decision-making

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, Analytics or related field.
• Minimum of +3 years of experience across supply chain functions (Customer Service, Planning, or Logistics).
• Proficiency in PowerBI, PowerAutomate, PowerApps, and Excel advanced
• Experience in data analytics and performance management in a supply chain context is preferred.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.
• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.
• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.
• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.
• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate. For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products.
• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.
• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).
• Home work allowance
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Green Mobility Policy

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! Looking forward to meeting you!

"Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against." Unilever, Equal Opportunity Employer

"By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply." Unilever