Job Title: Procurement Innovation Analyst
Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Terms & Conditions: Onsite - Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided
The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

THESE SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Project management skills
• Business partnering
• Risk management
• Effective communication
• Stakeholder management
• Supplier Relationship management
• Strategic influencing
• Financial Acumen
• Fully operational in Excel - being able to extract, analyze and present data in a clear and understandable format

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years in FMCG Supply Chain (planning) or Procurement related roles.
  Pay: The pay range for this position is $69,360 to $104,040. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
  Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
  Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
  Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
  We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now! #TMICC
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JOB PURPOSE

The Innovation Analyst will be responsible for ensuring that all Procurement functions within the innovation cycle are properly managed and executed. This position will be immersed in project management from the initial innovation kickoff through FDTC milestones. This role will be reviewed based on effectively managing timelines and contracts, ensuring that projects are executed responsibility and cost effectively, and that Procurement support is available for innovations to land E2E. This role is crucial in supporting an unlock to continued growth and driving value in Ice Cream.IN addition to innovation management there will be an element of supporting Ice Cream brands through savings and resiliency projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support innovation projects through strong collaboration with R&D team, and Innovation Planning
• Support startup and transition management carefully with material planning and execution planning
• Attend and represent Procurement in IPT meetings to discuss and track innovations and transitions
• Ensure pricing and contracts are up in system and available for ordering through collaboration with buyers for contract creation.
• Seamless project management and collaboration with business partners to deliver and execute on innovation timelines
• Mitigating upcoming supply/service risks through innovative and creative solutions in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on troubleshooting
• Identify and drive contingency and resilience activities; identify and follow up on opportunities to add flexibility to the supply chain.