Material Planner - Hair RPM

Company Profile:
At Unilever you are more than your job title, you are part of the world's most
successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around
the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around
us.
We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann's
and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands
like Ben & Jerry's, The Dollar Shave Club and Surf.
Be part of the most successful purpose-led business in the world. Have the
opportunity to see the true impact that you're having in the work you do -
every small thing counts.
Job Skills:
‎1. Understand Material Planning principals (MPR, Inventory Models)
‎2. Utilize computer software to communicate, analyse, and document planning
activities and develop KPI Reports utilizing Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
‎3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills used in preparing
presentations and interaction with both internal and external customers.
Accurately interpret written and oral instructions and follow systematic
instructions.
‎4. Excellent interpersonal relationship skills. Interact effectively with all
levels including other Unilever sites, Supply Chain Planning, manufacturing
personnel. Motivate, energize, and foster team activities and relationships.
Ability to resolve conflict.
Key Responsibilities:
‎1. Evaluate material requirements based on system generated MRP and
requisition materials accordingly.
‎2. Expedite and postpone raw and package materials to support and maintain a
flexible production schedule while communicating with Business Units and
support departments to achieve customer satisfaction.
‎3. Monitor raw and package inventory to achieve continuous improvement in
inventory optimization. Maintain and utilize inventory models.
‎4. Interface with Purchasing, Supply Chain Planning, Vendors.
‎5. Maintain Bills of Material, material master data, factory invoices and
internal KPI's
‎6. Work closely with the production planners to get the material requirements
and issue the planned orders.
‎7. Plan raw material and corresponding packaging supply.
‎8. Ensure that the correct prices are updated and request any prices update
from the supply management.
‎9. Coordinated with suppliers for issuing purchase orders and monitored their
supply progress.
‎10. Monitored stock levels and maintained optimum business level; interfaced
with production and consumption points to maintain min. stock levels.
‎11. Implement consignment inventory goals, turnover targets.
‎12. Issue forecast of the materials to the suppliers on periodic basis.
‎13. Coordinate with the clearance team for shipment clearance.
‎14. Coordinate with the warehousing team to manage the shipment receiving
Qualifications:
* ‎0 - ‎2 years of experience in Planning or Production is preferable
* Engineering graduate is a must
* SAP background is preferable
* FMCG experience is preferable
* Strong communication and analytical skills
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.