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Manpower are currently seeking an interim Customer Collaboration Specialist – Supply Chain, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based at Kingston Upon Thames. This is a full-time temporary role for 12 Months, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £44,625 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. JOB PURPOSE The Customer Collaboration Specialist is the supply chain face of Unilever to our customers. The ultimate goal of the role is to make Unilever the preferred supplier that our customers want to work with. Role holders are primarily responsible for working with our customers on forecasting & events to improve Unilever’s customer relationships through delivery of brilliant service levels, OSA & Forecast Accuracy. This role is geared towards focussing on the future, including planning of the mid-term promotion and events horizon (30 to 90 days) and range change planning (up to 12 months out), with some intervention in the immediate term where needed. Role holders are expected to use their knowledge of customer and Unilever supply chains to influence decision making on initiatives that add value to Unilever and the customers. RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY DELIVERABLES Operations & Systems Forecasting • Provide customer-specific insights & recommendations based on analysis & collaborative discussions (such as 30-60-90 forums) to positively influence the forecast accuracy & bias of promotional volumes within Unilever and with customers., • Owns the volume phasing of promotions, using data and insights to improve forecast accuracy and bias., • Owns inputs to short-term amendments to the forecast and is expected to align with relevant stakeholders on ability to fulfil., • Support in review of customer-specific baseline forecast, providing insights & recommendations to CAM, Demand Planning & customers. Order to Deliver • Provide information & input to customer execution teams to inform short-term decision-making process., • Management & planning of exceptional events (such as shippers, gifting, WIGIGs, range reviews, etc) to facilitate effective execution by O2D teams. Systems that a role holder would be expected to use or interpret includes but is not limited to – SAP, RTVA, PowerBI, MS Office, TPM, TPA, customer portals. Projects, Innovation & Capabilities • Leads small scale customer projects that help Unilever stand out vs other suppliers (knows as “podium plays” – i.e. they put Unilever on the podium. E.g helping a customer to test and launch a new system)., • Work with the Customer Innovation Leaders on larger scale customer projects to land with the customer in a joined up way., • Collaborate with customer to ensure correct set up of NPD, including master data, phasing, and first-order management., • Supports relevant internal and external stakeholders on technology, process or business changes., • Provides guidance and support to CD and other stakeholders on the feasibility and execution of initiatives. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving • Review compliance with logistics trade terms and identify opportunities to improve with customers. This includes analysis of order patterns, load fill, volumes, full pallets, order amendments, etc., • Analysis of service / OSA losses to determine key trends & chronic problems, working with stakeholders to improve availability., • Identify savings opportunities and work with internal and external stakeholders on planning and execution., • Analysis of AGS results to create & execute of plans for future improvements with customers alongside other stakeholders., • Collaborates with third parties and internal stakeholders to influence the continuous improvement of reports, processes and ways of working pertinent to this role & its interfaces. External Communications & Relations • Act as the supply chain face of Unilever to our customers., • Understanding the needs of retail customers, be the voice of the customer internally and develop relationships with key customer contacts., • Lead communication to customer on service performance & incidents, proactive sharing of potential supply risks and associated mitigations., • Expected to visit customer offices and sites on a frequent basis (up to once per week) to develop face-to-face relationships and improved understanding of their issues and opportunities., • Build relationships to positively influence customer behaviour in line with Unilever’s operational & leadership expectations. Line Management & Coaching • Training & coaching for new CCS starters may be an expectation of this role., • This role may be expected to coach / educate CAMs on forecasting & supply chain fundamentals. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED Minimum Requirements • A customer-focused mindset, seeking to exceed their expectations where possible., • Willing and able to travel to meet customers., • Strong internal and external stakeholder management., • Excellent quantitative analytical skills., • Proficiency in English & Maths., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to adapt style to influence stakeholders., • Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to think logically., • The ability to stay calm & focused in fast-paced, high-pressure situations., • Ability to manage time effectively, well organised, planning workload and being able to focus on future promotions and events rather than get distracted with the issues of today., • A proactive mindset, seeking to avoid problems before they arise., • Comfortable holding others to account and in having challenging conversations. Ideal Requirements • Advanced skillset in Microsoft Excel., • Experience working with retail customers., • Experience with SAP or other ERP software., • Experience working in logistics, planning or commercial roles., • An understanding of basic financial / commercial measures and how supply chain roles can influence them., • A solid grasp of supply chain fundamentals. KEY INTERACTIONS • Customer – Commercial & Supply contacts, • CD - Customer Account Managers & Customer Business Managers, • Customer Experience - Customer Execution Specialists, OFCLs, • Planning - Demand and Supply Planning Teams, • Customer Planners & Customer Experience Analysts, • Subject Matter Experts, • Logistics, • Pricing Teams

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Trade Marketing Executive (Ice Cream), to work with our global FMCG client The Magnum Ice Cream Company, renowned for brands such as Magnum, Ben & Jerry's, Cornetto and Wall's, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 12 months, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £47,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. Travel will be required to customers across the UK, and candidates must have their own vehicle. Travel demands are particularly high in Q1. As the Trade Marketing Executive your purpose will be to support the Trade Marketing leads and together you will become the expert in both online and offline trade marketing. You will be pivotal in building our brands presence through B2B customers, trade and wholesalers working with the brand managers, sales managers, and customers to support & execute trade shows with best-in-class activations, experiences and communications which really add value to our brands, the business owner and the wholesaler/customer. Key Responsibilities • Develop & execute the full year Trade marketing calendar., • Effectively communicate promotions, core brands, new flavours and campaigns throughout the year., • Work directly with wholesalers and execute trade media campaigns via traditional channels (Trade & wholesaler shows, events, brochures, print) and digital channels using DCOM, ensuring strong delivery against commercial objectives., • Support Channel Marketing activity, including planning and execution of channel shows, trade events and customer activations to drive brand visibility, engagement and sales within key OOH channels., • Continuously monitor performance of trade marketing activities, tracking KPIs and ROI, and optimise for better results whilst staying informed on competitor activity and market trends., • Build strong relationships with Brand and Sales teams to ensure plans are commercially aligned and effectively delivered., • Manage the artwork process with external agency to ensure campaigns are landed on time and in full, and explore opportunities to use AI when developing the artwork that result in efficiencies, • Support budget management and contribute to forecasting and ROI tracking, ensuring trade investment is optimised to deliver against sales and growth targets. Key Requirements • Must have experience in Trade, with a solid understanding of Trade and the B2B environment. Experience in Food Service or FMCG desirable but not essential., • Strong organisational and project management capabilities, with a proven ability to prioritise effectively and deliver against timelines in a disciplined manner, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires flexibility & travelling to Trade shows and customer events. Must have access to own vehicle for travel., • Excellent communication skills, including strong presentation and influencing abilities, • Proven experience working closely with customers, with a strong customer-centric mindset and focus on delivering exceptional customer outcomes, • Ability to work both independently and as a team member, and an ability to form long lasting working relationships with a variety of people across all business functions, • A bias for action and simplicity in processes and interactions., • Strong commercial acumen, with proven ability to manage budgets effectively and drive value-focused decision making, • Strategic thinker with a strong ownership mindset, skilled at leading cross-functional teams to deliver results, and highly adaptable in dynamic, changing environments Additional Information Kingston working environment: • Contractors who are based at Kingston will be eligible to get free parking at a local carpark, • There is a Staff Shop located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance, where Contingent Workers can buy discounted Unilever products., • A canteen, • A Gym is available for use on the Ground Floor (with subscription)., • Facilities in the gym include cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, spin bikes, free weights area, boxing equipment and a stretch/matted area. Classes are also available and can be booked directly with the Gym. Shower facilities are available in the changing rooms, along with hairdryers.

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Stock Availability Specialist to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to start ASAP and to run for 12 months, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. This role is to ensure the effective management and supply of all SKUs within a designated business group. This role works closely with the business group planning team, sales, and order fulfilment to ensure that forecasted quantities are supplied in alignment with the phased forecast. The Stock Availability Specialist plays a critical role in coordinating supply chain activities to optimize inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and maximize service levels for customers. The Stock Availability Specialist proactively engages in order fulfilment activities, collaborating with the order fulfilment team to address demand changes and ensure timely deliveries. Additionally, this role identifies and implements process improvement opportunities to enhance the efficiency of stock management and overall supply chain performance. By ensuring product availability, the specialist supports business goals and contributes to an exceptional customer experience. RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY DELIVERABLES Operations & Systems Stock Availability Specialists typically operate on a 0-14 day horizon. S&OP • The Stock Availability Specialists work closely with planners to understand inventory levels and stock locations for SKUs in their, • Active involvement in governance of AATP system. Responsible for working with CSP & Planning to determine business rules for their, • The SAS is responsible for communicating decisions on business rules to relevant stakeholders in the business, and for transacting these rules in the, • Communicate 0-14 day supply risks to relevant stakeholders in CD and supply, • Point of contact for third parties (such as Elida) to administer business constraints in Unilever’s ERP systems, and to communicate this to relevant supply chain stakeholders in Unilever as required by service level, • Upload reason codes for service losses into AATP Order to Deliver • Short-term decision maker on whether to override AATP business rules for live The SAS will use business insights and inventory / warehouse / demand data to make decisions on whether to release stock to an order or short a customer., • Responsible for running the Back Office Process (BOP) runs three times per day to ensure AATP information is live and contemporary. Systems that a role holder would be expected to use or interpret includes but is not limited to – SAP, , PowerBI, MS Office, AATP. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving • Expected to review service loss reason code allocation from planning and to hold them to account on accuracy of these allocations, such that accurate information is fed into continuous improvement, • Work with CD and Supply Chain colleagues to tackle repeat service problems for which they get, • Proactively communicate with CESs to ensure that AATP business rules are properly integrated with customer ordering behaviours, and to push for resolutions whereby this is not the, • Continuously monitor KPIs such as stock availability rate and order cycle time to identify areas for improvement. Third Party Communications & Relations • Liaise regularly with planning, sales, and order fulfilment teams to ensure alignment on stock availability and demand, • Maintain open lines of communication with planning and sales partners to ensure timely replenishment and mitigate, • Engage with the customer service team to address stock-related issues that affect customer orders and satisfaction., • Provide regular updates to relevant stakeholders on inventory performance and improvement Point of contact for third parties to ensure that their business supply decisions are understood and managed as per TSA, maintaining the right level of confidentiality as per SLA. Line Management & Coaching • Training & coaching for new SAS starters may be an expectation of this, • This role may be expected to coach / educate others on AATP Minimum Requirements • Strong internal and external stakeholder, • Excellent quantitative analytical, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to adapt style to influence, • Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to think, • The ability to stay calm & focused in fast-paced, high-pressure, • Ability to manage time effectively and to plan, • A proactive mindset, seeking to avoid problems before they, • Comfortable holding others to account and in having challenging, • Willing and able to travel to meet, • A customer-focused mindset, seeking to exceed their expectations where Ideal Requirements • Advanced skillset in Microsoft, • Experience working with retail, • Experience with SAP or other ERP, • Experience working in logistics, planning or commercial, • An understanding of basic financial / commercial measures and how supply chain roles can influence, • A solid grasp of supply chain

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Beauty & Wellbeing Commercial Strategy and Planning Executive to work with our global FMCG client renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to start ASAP and to run for 12 months, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role is paying up to £47,000 per annum, depending on experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. Working days onsite are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Beauty & Wellbeing is one of Unilever’s five Business Groups, contributing 20% of total turnover and 25% of profit. The beauty market, valued at over €285 billion, is growing at 5-6%, presenting immense opportunities. Beauty UK is transforming its operations to become a more consumer-led beauty business, focusing on category growth through Purpose, Science, and Desire. Our strategy aims to enhance profitability, enabling us to invest in growth plans to gain market share in hair and skin categories. Our exciting journey to growth will require successful candidates to have a start-up mentality, agility, and an owner’s mindset, fostering a beauty culture from within. With the strength of our amazing brands (Simple, TRESemmé, Vaseline, Shea, Dove), we look forward to welcoming talented individuals like you to make this journey memorable! JOB PURPOSE The Category Strategy & Planning team are a central part of the Unilever B&W Business. With a primary focus on driving growth through customer collaboration and commercial acumen. This role is ideal for a junior sales professional looking to deepen their understanding of the fundamentals of brand and category growth along with a diverse set of markets and customers. Provide analysis and insight across a range of data sets to inform commercial strategy within and across international markets and customers. If you’re looking to make impact in the business, have a desire to bring forward the voice of the customer and thrive in data driven decision making, then this is the role for you! RESPONSIBILITIES • Support the in-year Commercial Plan delivery by providing analytical data inputs to inform short, medium and long-term decision making., • P&L Analysis to inform dynamic funding decisions., • Net Revenue Management analysis & recommendations, including pricing, mix management, Pack Price Architecture and promotional effectiveness., • Support the CSP Manager in the delivery and execution of the Strategy to enable delivery of commercial targets across the customer base., • Uphold execution standards through analysis and recommendations against core Customer Owned metrics (Distribution, Share of Shelf), • Support the Beauty & Wellbeing innovation agenda through expertise on channel, customer and market ALL ABOUT YOU Experiences & Qualifications • Data Analysis & Insight generation, • Presentation and Excel skills, • P&L Understanding, • Net Revenue Management, • Standards of Leadership, • Commercial Strategy and Planning team, • Customer Development, • Category Management Team, • Brand Teams, • Finance Key UL Behaviours • 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 & CUSTOMER 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. Additional Information Kingston working environment: • Contractors who are based at Kingston will be eligible to get free parking at a local carpark, • There is a Staff Shop located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance, where Contingent Workers can buy discounted Unilever products., • A canteen, • A Gym is available for use on the Ground Floor (with subscription)., • Facilities in the gym include cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, spin bikes, free weights area, boxing equipment and a stretch/matted area. Classes are also available and can be booked directly with the Gym. Shower facilities are available in the changing rooms, along with hairdryers.

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Demand Planner, to work with our global FMCG client The Magnum Ice Cream Company, renowned for brands such as Magnum, Ben & Jerry's, Cornetto and Wall's, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to run until the end of March 2027, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £48,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. 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. We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! JOB PURPOSE This role has overall responsibility for the quality of the forecast, translating business strategy and insights into demand drivers, and using shipment trends and insights to enable the ICLT to course-correct the business strategy. This role directly contributes to turnover by helping the CS and CD team deliver exceptional customer service. Market Collaboration Planners are accountable for the forecast quality KPI’s (accuracy and bias), and leading the business through transitions (innovations, phase-in phase-outs, discontinuations, etc.). This role will have less of a focus on ‘hands-on’ manual work in the systems than similar roles in the past and more emphasis on collaboration with business stakeholders to deliver results. This role is highly skilled in collaboration and navigating trade-offs, is a master of demand planning and S&OP, and possesses strong understanding of the marketing and sales plans, and deep mastery of their portfolio and supply chains. They are data driven in their approach, use exception-based planning to ensure effort is spent in the areas that can add most value. The role also uses the latest tools and technology to deliver results, including looking at the forecast through different lenses (customer, category, brand, building block, etc.) RESPONSIBILITIES • Accountable for Forecast Accuracy, Bias, Forecast Value Add, VVD and Extreme Bias, • Support the ICLT discussions with deep understanding of the market, product portfolio, and supply chains, • Gather business insights and help translate them into demand drivers for auto forecast models, aiming to continuously improve the forecast quality, • Understand in detail the drivers that power the auto-forecast and be able to articulate them to colleagues in the ICLT and CD, • Lead the business through transitions and innovations by co-creating a business plan and translating into precise forecast inputs, • Use exception-based planning to focus most time on those SKUs which are hardest to forecast, • Typically working in a horizon from 4wks to 18mths, • Ensure updated and agreed volume forecast is submitted and aligned with financial forecasting, • Monitor and evaluate different forecast building blocks, • Planning Mastery – “What we know” -A clear understanding of end to end planning, including demand planning, material requirements planning, production planning and innovation planning. Able to see the bigger picture, and recognise constraints and challenges in other parts of the supply chain., • Performance Management & Digital Mastery – “How We Operate” - Understands how to analyse and extract valuable insights from data, and uses them effectively. Can collect and analyse data to make informed decisions. Knows when to question data, based on accuracy, and identified inconsistencies. Provides insight that enables the team to predict future trends, optimise current operations and identify new opportunities, which lead to business growth., • Technology Expertise – “What we know” –Kinaxis, Power BI, FEU and TPM - Understands the different technology platforms and how they communicate with each other. Uses insight to root cause problems and identify relevant solutions. Sees the benefits of better utilising the technology, and of accurate master data. Enjoys learning new tools and systems., • Business Partnering- Ability to partner with a range of stakeholders using effective communication and collaboration skills. Seek to provide supply chain expertise to help create business value and achieve a desired business goal. ▪ Collaborate with Marketing, CD and Finance to deliver the input-led forecast, including non-forecastable segments, innovations, and local brand building for all horizons ▪ Collaborate with CS in UKI and End-to-End Planning Teams in Katowice, On Demand quality, product availability constraints and mid and long term planning ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY: With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization : • We are all about growth, • We operate with speed and simplicity, • We win together with fun, • We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry, • We care and challenge, • We are experts in the Ice Cream Category Additional Information Kingston working environment: • Contractors who are based at Kingston will be eligible to get free parking at a local carpark, • There is a Unilever Staff Shop located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance, where Contingent Workers can buy discounted Unilever products., • A canteen, • A Gym is available for use on the Ground Floor (with subscription)., • Facilities in the gym include cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, spin bikes, free weights area, boxing equipment and a stretch/matted area. Classes are also available and can be booked directly with the Gym. Shower facilities are available in the changing rooms, along with hairdryers.

Manpower are currently seeking an interim IT Procurement Portfolio Lead, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 6 months, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £100,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. This role is responsible for the development and implementation of the sourcing strategy for IT in the areas of Infrastructure and Technical Services. In this portfolio, Unilever is more and more embarking on long term strategic relationships with global IT companies therefore the role holder needs to be able to build and drive the relationships with these companies, and with key people within these companies over many years in a non-confrontative way, while still being able to represent and defend Unilever’s interests. You will increase efficiency by driving scale where it makes sense, decreasing fragmentation, pooling expertise across geographies, prioritizing higher impact spend areas, leveraging technology and data, and drive performance that unlocks 4G growth for Unilever. The role will foster and build a culture of collaboration and agility to enable an efficient project rollout. Key Accountabilities • Partner with Tech foundation Leadership team to understand the business needs, bring deep expertise and insights and develop procurement sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management strategy., • Connect strategy & execution aligned to Unilever Compass, Global Divisions, Functions & Markets goals and priorities, aligned with Procurement Lighthouse Strategy and GDT Strategy., • Deliver against financial targets and other KPIs (including value delivery) as per business plan objectives, accountable for delivery of results from all markets across the globe, PMUs, Divisions and functions globally., • Develop and drive vendor rationalization in the set Portfolio at global level and market level by closely working with regional procurement leads, Enterprise Architect team, Product domain owners and Mirai Program Team., • Lead a geographically dispersed team to inspire, develop, and support our people, deliver results, and create and promote a healthy business culture., • As a member of Global IT procurement leadership team, he/she will be accountable to support to build the talent pipeline, nurture the TWGH culture towards Team Vision and Mission., • Lead rigorous execution of the priorities and transformation initiatives across the globe., • Ensure Portfolio fundamentals (i.e. data consistency, data insights, recurring stakeholder communications, contracts, etc.) are all put in place Key Requirements • Highly experienced in IT procurement, including proven and deep experience in software strategic sourcing, • Strategic sourcing, portfolio strategy expertise, with experience in managing complex portfolio/category, at global or multi-regional level, • Expert in negotiation and contracting, • Understanding of supply market, value chain, and FMCG knowledge. Knowledge of Cloud Computing, Network, Infrastructure, portfolios and supply markets would be a strong plus., • Experience in strategic supplier relationship management. Experience with Microsoft, Google, ServiceNow and Oracle is a plus, • Experience on large-scale project management, • People management experience is required, as will be leading a team that is experienced and requires effective leadership, • Demonstrated and proven leadership capabilities to lead a virtual global team, • Experience in shaping and leading transformational business process reengineering, with experience driving Change Management initiatives., • Knowledge of and passion for sustainability, including social sustainability, • A thought leader, • A collaborative team player, • Being able to work with strategic suppliers in an open and truly partnership approach, while still strongly representing Unilever’s interests, • Ability to work under pressure and in a complex global environment balancing a broad spectrum of stakeholder requirements, • Comfortable working in conditions of ambiguity, and leading through constant change, • Able to create and drive adoption and execution of a shared vision and strategy for change., • Ability to interact with senior stakeholders effectively and efficiently to understand their needs and deliver effective balanced solutions, • Delivers change whilst managing the interface between “day to day” and improvement projects., • Passion for continuous improvement, • Fluent in English, strong verbal and written communication skills, including creation and delivery of effective presentations, • High financial and business acumen, • Strong in selling ideas and concepts, • Inspiring, motivational, and accountable people leader, able to lead remote and cross-cultural teams and connect people and ideas, • Strong in project and time management for complex global projects, • Stakeholder management and people skills, • Passion and practical creativity, • Tenacious and resilient in the pursuit of challenging goals Additional Information Occasional travel to the Port Sunlight office will be required. Kingston working environment: • Contractors who are based at Kingston will be eligible to get free parking at a local carpark, • There is a Unilever Staff Shop located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance, where Contingent Workers can buy discounted Unilever products., • A canteen, • A Gym is available for use on the Ground Floor (with subscription)., • Facilities in the gym include cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, spin bikes, free weights area, boxing equipment and a stretch/matted area. Classes are also available and can be booked directly with the Gym. Shower facilities are available in the changing rooms, along with hairdryers.

Manpower are currently seeking an interim Media Procurement Transformation Lead, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based at Kingston Upon Thames. This is a full-time temporary role till end of Oct 2027, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £215,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. Background & Purpose of the Job This is an exciting opportunity as part of Unilever media journey. We operate at the forefront of competitive buying, sustainable sourcing and purpose-led partnerships. We seek to combine our own technology expertise and insights with our partners, to support the creation of disruptive sourcing strategies and supplier-led innovation that respond to ever-changing consumer needs quickly, flexibly and effectively. ABOUT UNILEVER PROCUREMENT Part of the Supply Chain family, Unilever Procurement is responsible for the spend of material and services spend globally with more than 50,000 suppliers, over half of them in MBS – Marketing and Business Services. Getting the right services and materials, ensuring responsible procurement is critical to ensuring desire at scale. Our teams work closely with the business to understand stakeholders needs, bring innovation to meet changing consumer, employees and customers needs, and drive financial value for Unilever through competitive buying. We are at the forefront of digital procurement, bringing new tools and analytics to drive data-based decisions. ABOUT MBS MBS, Unilever’s Marketing and Business Services Procurement team, is responsible for Unilever’s sourcing and supplier strategy and execution for all third party spend across Marketing, Business Services, and IT, supporting the business requirements of Brands, Business Units, Business Groups, and functions to drive growth through strategic supplier management, cost and value management, and innovation. The team manages an annual spend with a supplier base of about 40,000. Within MBS, The Media Procurement Transformation Lead role is responsible for driving a major organisational change initiative within media procurement, introducing roll-out of new technology and contemporary digital tools for the first time. The position will oversee efficiency delivery, adoption planning, and execution, while managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and value creation. Key Accountabilities: • Lead Organisational Change: Drive the transformation agenda, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working across the organisation., • Roll-out new Technology and contemporary digital tools: Oversee planning, deployment, and integration of new tech and contemporary digital tools and associated routes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives., • Efficiency Delivery: Accountable for delivering measurable efficiency improvements through process optimisation and technology adoption., • Digital Enablement: Establish and embed contemporary digital tools to enhance transparency, automation, and performance tracking in media buying., • Project & Stakeholder Management: Manage complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple teams, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication with senior stakeholders., • Capability Building: Develop and implement training and change management programmes to enable successful adoption of new tools and processes. Qualification/experience • Proven experience in procurement transformation, digital tools implementation, or media buying technology., • Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams., • Expertise in change management and driving organisational adoption of new processes and technologies., • Unsettled with status quo and not afraid to be provocative, • Analytical mindset with ability to quantify efficiency gains and value delivery., • Excellent communication and influencing skills at senior levels., • Experience on large-scale project management, • Experience in shaping and leading transformational business process reengineering, with experience driving Change Management initiatives. General Skills & Competencies • Passion for new technology and disruptive ideas, • Ability to work under pressure and in a complex global environment balancing a broad spectrum of stakeholder requirements, • Able to create and drive adoption and execution of a shared vision and strategy for change., • Ability to interact with senior stakeholders cross effectively and efficiently functionally to understand their needs and deliver effective balanced solutions, • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including creation and delivery of effective presentations, • High financial and business acumen, • Strong in selling ideas and concepts, • Strong in project and time management for complex global projects, • Stakeholder management and people skills, • Tenacious and resilient in the pursuit of challenging goals, • Travel:, • International travel required. Not projected to require more than 20% on average Kingston working environment: • Contractors who are based at Kingston will be eligible to get free parking at a local carpark, • There is a Unilever Staff Shop located on the Ground Floor next to the main entrance, where Contingent Workers can buy discounted Unilever products., • A canteen, • A Gym is available for use on the Ground Floor (with subscription)., • Facilities in the gym include cardiovascular equipment, resistance machines, spin bikes, free weights area, boxing equipment and a stretch/matted area. Classes are also available and can be booked directly with the Gym. Shower facilities are available in the changing rooms, along with hairdryers.

Reporting to one of the Tax Senior Managers, the UK and Ireland Tax Manager will work closely with the Tax Senior Managers and Tax Director, supporting all activities related to corporation tax for Unilever’s UK and Irish companies. This includes matters specific to Unilever Plc as the ultimate pa

Unilever is seeking an interim Stock Availability Specialist in Kingston upon Thames.

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Unilever is seeking an interim Beauty & Wellbeing Commercial Strategy and Planning Executive in Kingston upon Thames.

Unilever is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager in Kingston upon Thames, responsible for supporting corporation tax activities for the UK and Ireland.

Unilever is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager in Kingston upon Thames to oversee the accounting and reporting for the Group's consolidated income statement. This role involves interacting with the GCAD Leadership Team and providing financial insights, with exposure to Unilever’s financial proce

Unilever is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Portfolio Lead for a 6-month temporary contract in Kingston upon Thames. You will be part of the global procurement team, driving collaboration and performance while ensuring alignment with Unilever's business goals.

Unilever is seeking a Customer Collaboration Specialist – Supply Chain in Kingston Upon Thames.

Assistant Finance Manager - GCAD P&L Reporting. Support the RAO Manager in the preparation of the Consolidated Income Statement within tight deadlines and analysis of the results. Active participation in GCAD’s ongoing and/or new projects, as identified by their manager.

Unilever is looking for a Corporate Tax Manager for its UK and Ireland operations based in Kingston.

A global consumer goods company is seeking a GDT Strategy, Portfolio & Performance Lead to shape its digital strategy across Europe. The role involves aligning digital initiatives with business priorities, developing comprehensive roadmaps, and driving performance metrics. The ideal candidate will h

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