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Job Title: Ice Cream ERP Supply Chain Finance SME & BU Americas

Location: EU (London, Amsterdam), Americas (New Jersey, Sao Paulo), Asia (China), Metsa (Istanbul) (other locations consider European work hours)

Terms & Conditions: Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided

If you want to work for a global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023, come join Unilever Ice Cream! The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Magnum, Talenti, Popsicle, Good Humor, Klondike, and Yasso. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream

Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Business Unit Representative - SCF will serve as the key liaison between the Business Unit and the central finance project team, ensuring that the new ERP system aligns with local business requirements while maintaining global standardization. This role is crucial in representing the Business Unit’s needs for Supply Chain (Including Factories), Logistics, Transfer Pricing and Costing, Net Working Capital Management and Planning functions while ensuring compliance with financial regulations delivering Performance Management solution.

This position is part of a large-scale ERP implementation project, expected to last 2.5–3 years. Business Unit Representatives will cover one of the following regions:

1. Europe (Base AMS / London)

2. Asia (Base China)

3. METSA (Middle East, Turkey, South Asia)

4. Americas (Base Brazil / USA)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Business Unit Representation & Financial Process Alignment:
• Act as the primary representative of the Business Unit for all SCF discussions.
• Ensure BU Supply Chain financial requirements are reflected in the ERP implementation and financial process design.
• Collaborate with all other Workstreams and teams to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance.
• Coordinate with country teams to integrate local Supply Chain Finance and corresponding Statutory (TLS) requirements into the ERP system while adhering to the global template.
• Ensures a seamless transformation plan for each Factory in the region, Logistics, Planning, etc.
• ERP Implementation & Data Integ