ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
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.
JOB PURPOSE
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.
In this role you will be responsible for planning and supervising shipments, scheduling routes, tracking orders, and ensuring proper storage and distribution of products. As distribution expert, you will monitor transportation costs, maintain records, and ensure compliance with shipping regulations.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
- Planning and supervising the shipments from production to the end-user
- Scheduling daily and weekly routes
- Tracking orders using functional systems (e.g. barcodes and tracking software)
- Coordinate with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products
- Monitor and report on transportation costs
- Ensure shipping documents are properly filed
- Report maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment
- Research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods
- Conduct regular safety audits on equipment
- Organize training sessions for employees (e.g. proper use of machines and handling of hazardous material)
- Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders
- Ensure compliance with company policies and shipping legislation
- Stay up-to-date with safety regulations
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant major
- Years of experience: 4 to 6 years
- Proven work experience as a Transportation Manager, shipping manager or similar role
- Solid knowledge of supply chain management
- Experience preparing and tracking orders
- Familiarity with logistics software, like Freight view and 3PLink
Skills
- Agile Workstream
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong Communication, Negotiation, Conflict Management skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to supervise and train staff
- Problem-solving abilities
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.