Operations and Distribution Analyst

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Job Summary: Ensures the integrity, reliability, and efficiency of inventory management, guaranteeing physical and system-wide material accuracy while driving continuous improvement. Key Highlights: 1. A team that believes in work that matters for people and the planet. 2. Focus on ensuring accuracy and efficiency in inventory management. 3. Opportunity to be part of something bigger. Join us as an Operations and Distribution Analyst **PURPOSE OF THE ROLE** This role exists to **ensure the integrity, reliability, and efficiency of inventory management**, guaranteeing physical and system-wide material accuracy, reducing losses and operational risks. It provides analyses and metrics supporting decision-making and drives continuous improvement in warehousing and control processes. Additionally, it contributes to appropriate material availability, process compliance, and business sustainability through effective inventory management. You will join 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** * Monitor and analyze inventory levels, ensuring physical and system-wide material accuracy. + Conduct analyses of discrepancies between physical and book inventory, identifying root causes and proposing corrective actions. + Plan, execute, and monitor cyclic and full inventories, ensuring adherence to procedures and accuracy targets. + Develop and track inventory management performance metrics, such as accuracy, coverage, turnover, obsolescence, and losses. + Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies in collaboration with Operations, Logistics, Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Logistics Providers. + Ensure correct material movement and recording in management systems (ERP/WMS). + Prepare managerial reports and analyses to support leadership decision-making. + Identify opportunities to improve warehousing, material handling, and inventory control processes. + Support internal and external audits related to inventory processes and controls. + Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency and reducing losses. + Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures related to inventory management. + Monitor materials at risk of obsolescence, expiry, or low turnover, proposing mitigating actions. **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS** * **Completed undergraduate degree** * Analytical ability and data orientation. * Knowledge of inventory and stock management. * Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar) and advanced Excel. * Familiarity with WMS and logistics KPIs. * Organized, detail-oriented profile with strong problem-solving focus. * Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments. **PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS** * Analytical ability and data orientation. * Knowledge of inventory and stock management. * Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar) and advanced Excel. * Familiarity with WMS and logistics KPIs. * Organized, detail-oriented profile with strong problem-solving focus. * Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments. 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **Recruitment Process Steps:** * Resume screening * Assessment – Online Assessment * Video Interview * Contact by Talent Partner * Manager Interview 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. \#LI\-Onsite