Planning Analyst

Description

Job Summary: A Planning Analyst who will act as a focal point across departments, manage the product portfolio, and support the execution of plans and launches. Key Highlights: 1. Interface between Customer Service, Sales, and Production Planning 2. Product Lifecycle Management (SKUs) 3. Support for product launches and continuous process improvement **Join us as a Planning Analyst** **PURPOSE OF THE ROLE** You will be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and for the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for roles. We invite you to be part of something bigger. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Cross-Functional Interface: Serve as the focal point for Customer Service, Sales (CBD), and Production Planning, ensuring alignment and execution of sales and operations plans. * Portfolio Management (SKUs): Manage the product lifecycle (e.g., registration, blocking, discontinuation, reactivation, pilot launches) and maintain restrictions/quotas, assessing impacts on availability. * Launch Support: Ensure timely sales activation and portfolio transitions aligned with forecasts, monitor initial performance, and adjust as needed. * Monthly Plan Execution: Monitor sales versus forecast, generate periodic reports (e.g., demand flash reports) and analyses to provide visibility and support tactical decision-making. * Reporting and Analysis: Update and automate dashboards in Excel and Power BI, consolidating sales, inventory, and service data. Identify root causes of variances and flag risks and opportunities. * Stockout Management: Monitor stockouts and service issues, investigate root causes, and propose solutions jointly with relevant departments. * Continuous Improvement: Support initiatives to optimize processes, automate routines, implement tools, and enhance forecasting models to increase efficiency and accuracy. **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration; * Intermediate Office suite proficiency (PowerPoint, Excel); * Power BI knowledge (experience building BI reports); * Excellent organizational and demand management skills; * Logical reasoning and analytical mindset; * Attention to detail. **PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS** * SAP knowledge; * Knowledge of automation tools. **At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.** We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All candidates will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee. 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.