Unilever IC is currently hiring for BOF Specialist - ICF
Job Title: BOF Specialist - IC
Work Level: WL1
Scope: Ice Cream Supply Chain
Reports to: Logistics Manager IC
Location: IC Factory Lahore, Pakistan
Terms & Conditions:
If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn 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 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. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. 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.
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 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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:
EXPERIENCES & 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
- You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
- As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
- Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
- PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
- PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
- CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
- PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
- AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
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.
Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
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