Job Description

Position Summary

The principle role of the CPFR Analyst is to ensure on-shelf instock excellence of Unilever products, thereby providing our consumers with the ultimate enjoyment of our products.

The CPFR Analyst is the primary point of contact for Wal-Mart Fulfillment. The role is critical to developing a high quality relationship with this supply chain driven customer, and plays a vital internal role supporting sales growth and driving operational efficiencies while working collaboratively with Supply and Demand Planning and Customer Development.

The CPFR Analyst is responsible for supporting critical decisions and providing recommendations impacting both the customer and Unilever finished goods inventory. The individual must balance maximizing in-stock goals while minimizing inventory levels within both Unilever Canada and our customer\xe2\x80\x99s supply chain network. Influencing the customer, our account team, and our internal supply teams is critical to the effectiveness of this role.

The success of the CPFR Analyst is measured by exceeding 98.5% on both in-stock and product fill rate goals while delivering target return on inventory investment, supporting sales growth, accurately predicting future demand forecasts, and effectively identifying and resolving any supply chain disconnects between our internal planning process and our customer\xe2\x80\x99s inventory requirements.

Achieving these goals will deliver customer satisfaction and maximize sales for both Unilever Canada and our customer.

Position Responsibilities

You will be accountable for building and maintaining a collaborative relationship with the Wal-Mart Fulfillment team. You should be effective in influencing the Wal-Mart Fulfillment team as necessary, gain support for Fulfillment policies that maximize product availability at store level, all the while minimizing inventory in the customer\xe2\x80\x99s supply chain network.

Responsible for meeting customer in-stock target (98.5%) at store level with no out-of-stocks at the distribution centers. This is accomplished by proactively analyzing inventory levels using Wal-Mart\xe2\x80\x99s proprietary Retail Link system, identification of any forecast behaviours or in-stock issues, followed by implementation of action steps to resolve them.

Forecasting: Use judgment to balance risk of \xe2\x80\x9cover forecasting\xe2\x80\x9d, the impact inventory levels will have on our business cash versus \xe2\x80\x9cunder forecasting\xe2\x80\x9d and missing out on potential sales opportunities.

Challenges

Evaluating trade-off of time, cost and service to satisfy both Unilever and its customers. Must see \xe2\x80\x9cbig picture\xe2\x80\x9d in analyzing and/or solving complex and sometimes focused issues so that modifications could allow Unilever to leverage initiatives with other customers. Participate in the execution (either pilot or full roll-out) of new programs. Continual change via customer initiatives that could counterbalance Unilever SC directives. Evaluating the cost & complexity of customized services with the improvement in service to top customer & potential revenue enhancements.

Scope

• Evaluate the customer\xe2\x80\x99s supply chain to ensure that the customer could benefit from a mutually integrated supply chain with Unilever.
• Maximize sales through optimal on-shelf availability and maintaining optimal customer in-stock and inventory levels
• Execute promotions and problem solve using your full understanding of the supply chain from our DC to retailers\xe2\x80\x99 shelf.
• Act as key linkage to Customer Development (Sales), Forecasting and Planning Teams

Skills & Competencies Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or Business-related fields
• APICS Certification or retail Supply Chain Certification a plus
• Experience: 3-5 years of relevant Supply Chain CPFR / Logistics / Planning roles
• Experience in CPFR an asset
• Experience with CPFR for Walmart Canada preferred

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical, planning, project management skills.
• Strong internal/external customer centric focus
• Good communication skills, written/oral
• Technical skills include Microsoft Suite with strong skills in Excel and Power BI
• Development of tools to connect data sets
• Expert in Retail Link
• SQL and relational database knowledge

Competencies & Abilities:

• Strategic Influencing: This position requires exceptional communication skills across multiple functions, work levels and geographies
• Breakthrough Thinking: Excellent data management and analytical skills. Exemplify creative thought process based on presented facts. Open and creative thought process not constrained by historical mindset.
• Organizational Awareness: Understanding and working across teams to achieve business objectives
• Team Commitment: Work in a team frame of mind, soliciting inputs from those outside the \xe2\x80\x98formal\xe2\x80\x99 team, resulting in an expanded team environment.

What We Can Offer You

|



Unilever Canada 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, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at . Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

Unilever Canada est une organisation engag\xc3\xa9 \xc3\xa0 la diversit\xc3\xa9 et \xc3\xa0 l\'inclusion pour stimuler nos r\xc3\xa9sultats d\'affaires et cr\xc3\xa9er un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employ\xc3\xa9s, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communaut\xc3\xa9s. Nous croyons qu\'un effectif diversifi\xc3\xa9e nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l\'inclusion dans l\'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifi\xc3\xa9s recevront la consid\xc3\xa9ration pour un emploi sans \xc3\xa9gard \xc3\xa0 la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l\'orientation sexuelle, l\'identit\xc3\xa9 ou l\'expression de genre, l\'\xc3\xa2ge, l\'origine nationale ou ethnique, l\'\xc3\xa9tat matrimonial, la situation familiale, l\'invalidit\xc3\xa9, les caract\xc3\xa9ristiques g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a \xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9 accord\xc3\xa9e.

Si vous \xc3\xaates une personne handicap\xc3\xa9e qui a besoin d\'aide \xc3\xa0 tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au . Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont r\xc3\xa9serv\xc3\xa9es aux personnes handicap\xc3\xa9es ayant besoin d\'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d\'enqu\xc3\xaater sur les postes.

Unilever