Assistant Procurement Manager Warehousing

Key Accountabilities

• You are expected to Deliver on the key matrices of World class service, Competitive Cost and Sustainable sourcing by
• Understanding of complex warehousing operations which are located in remote location next to the factories.
• Ensure all operations in Warehouses are within the agreed Unilever Safety & Quality Policies.
• Plan and Optimize Resource Utilization for smooth running of operations.
• Build and sustain collaborative/ productive relationship with supplier to drive efficiency / productivity & cost savings initiatives.
• Responsible for End-to-end cost management for the factory warehouse, delivering savings & preparation & maintenance of cost forecasts.
• Responsible for contract as per Unilever legal requirements to safeguard organizational interest and follow best industry practices.
• Coordinate with factory teams to ensure that all facilities are compliant to legislation and standards laid out by government & Unilever (Safety + Quality + Security + Environmental)
• Co-create cost savings strategies with factory team to mechanise the facilities or bring in process improvements, to deliver strategic business objectives.
• Work with factory operations and Controls team to ensure the operational SOPs are followed and NC’s are resolved within the defined timelines and implement system to avoid re occurrence.
• Lead and coordinate with multiple teams as required to cover various areas of responsibility.
• Proven project management, budget and financial control is essential.
• Handle Crisis situation to support the business requirements and deliver the results at most optimal costs.
• Identifying and Implementing tools and process to optimize sourcing practices.
• You will work along with multiple Internal and External Stakeholders, key being.
• Unilever Logistics Procurement and Manufacturing Excellence Teams.
• Unilever Factory Team.

Suppliers

Travel: The role will involve domestic travel for 10% of the year.

Skills

• An ideal candidate is expected to have.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Power Point.
• SAP and Digital sourcing Platforms knowledge (advantage).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and any Indian language preferable.
• Portfolio Strategy Development.
• Negotiation.
• Strategic Supplier Partnerships.

Education And Experiences

• Degree in Engineering and Preferably a Master of Business Administration in Logistics / Supply Chain / Operations Management.
• 3-5 Years in Supply Chain operations /warehouse operations / factory operations.
• Experience in handling local suppliers & excellent understanding of factory operations.
• Budgeting /Planning and driving cost efficiencies,
• Relevant Experience in Procurement of Logistics Services and leading complex negotiations.