**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 versátil 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. If you enjoy dynamic and agile environments and providing creative solutions for the business, then this role is just for you!
We are looking for a Senior Demand Planner within our Supply Chain division at our headquarters located in Viladecans, Barcelona.
You will be responsible for building the finished goods forecast to ensure optimal product availability, enabling us to achieve our objectives of excellent customer service, optimal inventory, and good sales accuracy.
**WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE**
- Lead the demand planning process (S&OP;) in the medium and long term to achieve a high level of demand accuracy for the category portfolio.
- Develop strong communication and establish relationships with the sales, trade, marketing, category leaders, and Supply Chain teams to understand and reflect various demand drivers to ensure customer service.
- Lead the development of new/improved tools and reports to ensure the demand function meets the business needs.
- Responsible for maintaining healthy inventory levels, ensuring service, and minimizing obsolete stock generation. In case of risk to any of these levers, management and self-leadership are required to mitigate risks of stockouts and obsolescence.
**WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED**
**Experiences & Qualifications**
- Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a similar technical career.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, preferably in FMCG companies.
- Knowledge of SAP/APO.
- Knowledge of Kinaxis and PowerBI will be valued.
- Completion of the first two modules of APICS (SC) will be valued.
**Skills**
- Essential skills include analytical skills, results orientation, communication skills, problem-solving, and change management.
**Leadership**
- ** Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors**
- ** PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE**:Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
- ** PERSONAL MASTERY**:Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
- ** CONSUMER LOVE**: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
- ** PURPOSE & SERVICE**: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
- ** AGILITY**: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
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.
**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
- Hybrid Work
- 4 weeks of Flex Work per year: Opportunity to work remotely for the entire week without coming into the office.
- Flexible hours: Work hours with a wide range of starting and ending times to accommodate your needs.
- Restaurant Card and canteen service in our offices.
- Parking: Possibility of parking at the offices at a reduced cost and with free electric chargers.
- Online language courses.
- Wellbeing Programs: Resources and activities to promote physical, mental, emotional, and purposeful wellbeing.
- Online store with exclusive discounts on UL products and other recognized brands.
- Hairdressing service: Hairdressing available within the office at special rates for employees and many more!