BOF Specialist (South)

Unilever is hiring for BOF Specialist - IC

Function: Supply Chain

Work Level: WL1

Scope: Ice Cream Supply Chain

Reports to: Logistics Manager IC

Location: IC Factory Lahore, Pakistan

About 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 over $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.

Job Purpose

Supervise overall operations of BOF warehouse, including receiving of FG from production, storing it in warehouse and then dispatching it to external warehouse and to carry out these tasks by ensuring compliance to safety and quality standards. The person will be responsible for creating and updating processes in order to facilitate continuous improvement environment, assuring great place to work and safe working conditions for all employees.

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be

• Supervision of overall warehousing operations in BOF by following site and logistics specific safety standards.
• Responsible for effective management of warehousing team comprising of labour and supervisory staff.
• Responsible for maintaining optimal warehouse utilization to ensure zero chocking incident at BOF.
• Ensuring efficient inventory controls including record keeping of stock movements.
• Coordinate with engineering team for issuance/ authorization of PTWs.
• Liaison with production team for timely receiving of finished goods from palletizing.
• Coordination with factory QA team for timely release of goods.
• Liaison with factory engineering team to ensure warehouse temperatures are maintained as per standards and any deviation is picked and acted upon immediately.
• Coordination with transport team for efficient planning and loading of vehicles.
• Responsible for loading vehicle as per FEFO, following pre and post cool compliances.
• Managing financial budget of BOF related expenses and R&M.
• Managing timely creation of Purchase Orders related to BOF operations.
• Preparing monthly accruals data and ensuring timely payments to vendors.
• Managing record keeping and procurement of wooden pallets to ensure smooth factory operations.
• Managing MHEs and other equipment in the optimum condition for operational requirements.
• Design and monitor KPIs for effective performance management of team and build a performance driven culture.
• Identifying and leading improvement initiatives on Safety, Cost and Service delivery.
• Facilitate competence development of team through training/ empowering initiatives.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

Experience & Qualifications

• 1-3 years working experience in warehousing / transportation.
• 1-2 years of team management experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Hands on experience of SAP and MS Office.
  
  

Skills

• Stakeholder management
• Communication and collaboration Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Data Driven Decision Making
• Business Acumen
• Business Partnering
• Planning and Forecasting Skills
• Team Management Skills
  
  

Leadership

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
• TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
• BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.
  

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.