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Job Title: Ice Cream Associate Network Manager, Collaborative Manufacturing

Location: 800 Sylvan Ave, Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Terms & Conditions: Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided

If you want to work for a global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023, come join Unilever Ice Cream! 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 top 10 selling brands including Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Magnum, Talenti, Popsicle, Good Humor, Klondike, and Yasso. 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. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent as we build our diverse and inclusive culture. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

JOB PURPOSE:

The CM Associate Network Manager Reports to the CM Operations Associate Director with responsibility for strategic approach and tactical operations of collaborative manufacturing change management. Lead, develop, and roll out SC CM change management projects impacting CM strategy, approach and execution.  Supports business requirements by ensuring innovations and existing products manufactured by CMs align with Unilever’s quality, cost, customer service and continuous improvement objectives.  Generates significant value to the business via innovation support, speed to market, manufacturing flexibility, capital avoidance, and lower total cost of goods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establish and implement collaborative manufacturing change management requirements including process, system, and reporting changes.Manage project timelines, onboarding, and readiness of third-party manufacturers to support innovation & transition requirements.Lead data collection and system item set up of new third-party manufactures and new item set up.Develop process flow diagrams and training documents covering the change management processes for CMs.Initiate development of IT capabilities to simplify and expedite innovation and product overflow, all types of production movement.Drive continuous improvement opportunities across the change management process.Develop training documents, share best practices, and lessons learned within assigned business teams.Report & monitor CM process improvement KPIs, schedule timelines, & cost savings opportunities.Support CM with safety mindset and aligned with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)Manage CM setup for multiple complex and concurrent innovations and transition activities in the CM network.  Assure OTIF (on time in full) delivery. Work collaboratively on cross business teams.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Alliance and relationship management with CMs or suppliers and internal customers to deliver value into the businessSelf-starter and self-directed, working in an agile environment, being the face of the company to external partnersDemonstrated ability to monitor what is happening both internally and externally and take decisive action to create new growth opportunities for tomorrow, staying ahead of the game, maximizing growth opportunities for the businessAction orientation to implement, monitor, and follow-up of operational performance, improvements projects through measurable KPIsDemonstrated ability to work co-operatively with other teams to achieve shared goals, ability to hold teams and peers accountable for delivering resultsSkilled in project managementBasic appreciation of all supply chain general / cross-functional professional skills and curious to learn morePreferably experienced in using SAP and possessing strong Excel skillsTravel within North America

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:    

University degree – any disciplineA minimum of 5 years experience in an operations-based environmentSignificant relevant factory experience and/or strong supply management preferred (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Customer Service or Sales Planning or other relevant functional business experience in planning, finance or supply chain) with a proven track record of strategic analysis, lateral thinking, business process improvement and virtual team leadership

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!

Pay: The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

What We Can Offer You

Meet the Women of Customer Development | Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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