Innovation Planning Coordinator

Join us as Innovation Planning Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Innovation Planning Coordinator to join our team. In this position, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation initiatives. Your expertise in supply chain management, planning, and project management will contribute to the success and growth of PC LATAM.

If you are passionate about innovation, and supply chain management, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity and make a significant impact on our organization's success.

You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the OTIF (on time in full) launch of innovations with the delivery of service level agreements, aiming for a responsive supply chain at the lowest possible end-to-end cost, while guaranteeing product quality, increased margin, and fulfilment of local requirements.
• Maintain project schedules updated according to information provided by project teams, ensuring that cross-functional team members are held accountable for timely delivery of their tasks to meet key project network milestones.
• Lead, alongside the local cross-functional team, the validation of volumes and the discussion of sales opening strategies.
• Oversee the management of materials and finished products undergoing portfolio discontinuation, monitoring the balancing of materials and finished goods inventory to ensure minimal waste.
• Conduct risk assessments and escalate issues to key stakeholders when necessary.
• Update risk management plans developed by project teams.
• Prepare all documentation for Gates and decision documents as inputs in the Unilever Innovation Project Management process for all assigned innovation projects.
• Monitor and lead post mortem evaluation projects, developing action plans to ensure improved performance for future innovations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects within the Innovation process.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bacheloor’s Degreed Completed in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in end-to-end supply chain management, planning, and/or manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional projects and successfully delivering results.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and influence multiple stakeholders toward a common objective.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
• Strong understanding of costs and the ability to construct compelling business cases.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Skills in PBI.

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants 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.