Strategic Logistics Manager

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**Unilever is currently hiring for Ice Cream Strategic Logistics Manager**

**Function**:Ice Cream Strategic Logistics Manager

**Reports to**: IC SC Strategy Manager

**Scope**: Ice Cream Brazil & Ecuador

**Location**: Valinhos, Brazil

If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or are considering working for the Unilever ice Cream business, you will work for the global, leading Ice Cream player with €8bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of the top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025. Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure.

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