Global Process Subject Matter Expert - Transportation Management

Global Process SME, TM

Job Title: ​Global Process SME, TM

Location: Bangalore

ABOUT UNILEVER
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At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

ABOUT GDT: 

GDT is the global digital and technology engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. GDT serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit. 

JOB PURPOSE 

Find your purpose at Unilever. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues in a truly global and diverse culture to ultimately become a better you. If you are passionate in business transformation, implementing changes with long-term impact at Unilever, and collaborating with cross-functional teams ​ then this role is just for you.  

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE 

The Process SMEs TM GPL will be responsible for 

• Design understanding & collaboration with the markets.

• Gathering market operational inputs and explore where it fits best as per standard.

• Gathering cross function inputs and identifying the most impacted area of TM.

• Leadership update on the overall proceedings.

• Identify the opportunity of operational & financial benefit .

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Establish Governance & Control in e2e TM process flow.

• Align markets on defining the accurate business scenarios to create UAT Test scripts.  

•  Identify the best practices in TM module among the 7 key markets and try to benchmark the same to the tune to fit to standard approach.

 Process Design & Standardization 

• Lead the standardization agenda for Transport & Shipment planning which is future fit and relevant for all Unilever markets. 

• Lead the definition of a global harmonized process for Shipment charge calculation which is future fit and relevant for all the Unilever markets. 

• Determine holistic view of future Transportation digital agenda.

 Stakeholder Management 

• Serve as the single point of contact for the process area, bridging business and technical stakeholders. 

• Facilitate decision-making and issue resolution within the process domain. 

• Communicate effectively with regional and functional teams to gain alignment and buy-in  

 Change Management & Training 

• Provide input for training materials.

• Support change impact analysis and contribute to communication planning. 

• Act as a change champion for the new ways of working.  

 WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED 

• Focus, Dedication & Enjoy.

• Collaborative & Problem-Solving mindset.

• “FIT TO STANDARD” approach.

• Become subject matter expert.

 Experiences & Qualifications 

​​ ​Experienced supply chain professional with end-to-end understanding of supply chain TM processes. 

• ​Deep understanding of Unilever’s business model within TM/WH/O2C and its integration into the business (e.g. Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing). 

• ​Proven track record in leading/Participating earlier business transformation and/or tech-enabled change programs. 

• ​Proven change management and organizational leadership skills. 

• ​Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills at all levels. 

• ​Experience building and managing diverse teams, ability to work with diverse cultures, both within team and stakeholders 

​​ Skills 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to lead/Participate in inspiring a team in a dynamic environment. 

Leadership 

• You are now a Leader of Change. People look to you to provide safety in a storm, and you also appropriately challenge to get even better results. You role model resilience and care. You navigate these uncertain times by flexing plans and your leadership style, always with authenticity. 

• You are still responsible for delivering to the highest standards. You must be resilient so you can lead others to deliver with passion through uncertainty and create opportunities through the core and beyond. You must be able to flex your style and your plans to guide others through difficult times. 

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion  

• Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.