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Job Title: Ice Cream Associate Strategy Manager
Location: 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
The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.
ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.
We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.
We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.
If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!
JOB PURPOSE:
As Associate Customer Strategy Manager, you will be responsible for leading strategic projects with the Customer, building, and leveraging digital solutions for Unilever. You will have end to end responsibility – managing an agile process to land key strategic projects and identify ways to drive continuous improvements across the business. The ideal candidate is curious and obsessed with serving the customer and constantly looking for opportunities. In addition, you will look for ways to fully unlock human potential by automating routine data tasks and gleaning insight from data.
This role will be focused on driving best in class operational execution across the IC organization and our customers by leading strategic continuous improvement projects (ex. Economic Order Quantity, optimal ordering activities) and influencing end to end digital connectivity across the business. This role will give you the opportunity to become a transformative leader that can bridge the gap between ideas and execution. You will lead, build, and inspire the next generation of strategic collaboration and engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, procurement, manufacturing, logistics) to drive supply chain improvements.
- Forge positive relationships with Sales, Supply Chain, and external customer teams.
- Create a reputation for operational excellence, customer obsession, and purposeful passion.
- Work on digital enablers and analytical tools to enhance supply chain visibility and performance measurement
- Partner closely with other Associate Strategy Managers & the CPFR team to build out quarterly product roadmaps for key strategy projects and digital innovation.
- Lead cross functional AGILE project teams to implement and realize the product vision.
- Manage the replenishment and inventory solutions with key retailers, driving best in class customer satisfaction while improving profitability.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
BS degree or MS in supply chain, operations research, business management, business analytics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- A passion for supply chain strategy, digital transformation, and business optimization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills—able to present insights in a clear, structured, and impactful way.
- A proactive mindset with a keen interest in innovation and continuous improvement.
- Experience with Power BI, Python, SQL, SSAS, SAP, PowerQuery or any other data visualization/analytics tools
- Digital Project Experience in Leading a project to completion
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships both internally and externally
Requirements
- 3+ years of supply chain experience (ex. operations, S&OP, modelling, logistics, planning, replenishment, etc.)
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
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.
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!
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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.
For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.
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