About the role
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 are passionate about using your analytical skills to advance forecast collaboration with customers and continuously improve supply network efficiency, then this role is for you!
The CPFR Analyst plays a critical role in driving collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment with your assigned customer and internal stakeholders to ensure optimal product availability, minimize unproductive inventory, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
This role also serves as a data expert and strategic contributor, integrating customer and Unilever data to generate actionable insights for supply chain efficiency and business growth. Strong communication, relationship-building skills, and end-to-end supply chain knowledge are essential for success.
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What You’ll Do Customer Collaboration & Forecasting
- Build and maintain strong relationships with your assigned customer to meet store service and on-shelf availability targets.
- Collaborate on forecasting, promotional planning, and inventory replenishment to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.
- Provide insights and recommendations to support SOP processes for critical decisions on sales goals and production planning.
Data Analysis & Insights
- Analyze customer and internal data to proactively identify risks, forecast demand, and improve inventory efficiency.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and workflows using Power BI, and automation tools.
- Communicate trends and insights through compelling data storytelling to influence decisions and drive incremental sales.
Supply Chain Optimization
- Support initiatives to reduce cost and improve inventory efficiency, including managing special packs and obsolete products.
- Evaluate trade-offs between time, cost, and service to meet both Unilever and customer needs.
- Participate in pilot programs and roll-outs of new supply chain initiatives.
Leadership & Team Development
- Foster a high-performing culture focused on personal development.
- Drive best practices across the CPFR community and act as a talent catalyst.
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What You’ll Need To Succeed
- Strong analytical and technical skills with proficiency in Power BI, Databricks, and automation tools.
- Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and demand forecasting.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in leadership and team development.
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Success Measures
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Achieve product fill rate goals while delivering target return on inventory investment.
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Support sales growth through accurate forecasting and proactive risk management.
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Maintain high customer satisfaction and strengthen collaborative partnerships.
Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
Unilever Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.
Si vous êtes une personne handicapée qui a besoin d'aide à tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d'enquêter sur les postes.
About Unilever
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.
Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
About the role
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 are passionate about using your analytical skills to advance forecast collaboration with customers and continuously improve supply network efficiency, then this role is for you!
The CPFR Analyst plays a critical role in driving collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment with your assigned customer and internal stakeholders to ensure optimal product availability, minimize unproductive inventory, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
This role also serves as a data expert and strategic contributor, integrating customer and Unilever data to generate actionable insights for supply chain efficiency and business growth. Strong communication, relationship-building skills, and end-to-end supply chain knowledge are essential for success.
________________________________________
What You’ll Do Customer Collaboration & Forecasting
- Build and maintain strong relationships with your assigned customer to meet store service and on-shelf availability targets.
- Collaborate on forecasting, promotional planning, and inventory replenishment to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.
- Provide insights and recommendations to support SOP processes for critical decisions on sales goals and production planning.
Data Analysis & Insights
- Analyze customer and internal data to proactively identify risks, forecast demand, and improve inventory efficiency.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and workflows using Power BI, and automation tools.
- Communicate trends and insights through compelling data storytelling to influence decisions and drive incremental sales.
Supply Chain Optimization
- Support initiatives to reduce cost and improve inventory efficiency, including managing special packs and obsolete products.
- Evaluate trade-offs between time, cost, and service to meet both Unilever and customer needs.
- Participate in pilot programs and roll-outs of new supply chain initiatives.
Leadership & Team Development
- Foster a high-performing culture focused on personal development.
- Drive best practices across the CPFR community and act as a talent catalyst.
________________________________________
What You’ll Need To Succeed
- Strong analytical and technical skills with proficiency in Power BI, Databricks, and automation tools.
- Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and demand forecasting.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in leadership and team development.
________________________________________
Success Measures
-
Achieve product fill rate goals while delivering target return on inventory investment.
-
Support sales growth through accurate forecasting and proactive risk management.
-
Maintain high customer satisfaction and strengthen collaborative partnerships.
Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
Unilever Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.
Si vous êtes une personne handicapée qui a besoin d'aide à tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d'enquêter sur les postes.
About Unilever
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.
Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.