1- Go To Market & Logistics Quality Specialist

Main Job Purpose: The Go to Market & Logistics Quality role works within a market cluster at MCO / Country. The role is focused on Quality in market related operations, implementing, executing, improving and providing technical quality support to warehousing, transportation, repacking and customers for QMS (Quality management System) compliance, regulatory compliance, care line support; co-ship/co-store; on-shelf quality assessments and incident management. This role reports direct line to GTM Quality assistant manager.

Key Responsibilities: - Decision making directly impacts market place success, UL credibility with customers and on shelf quality of UL products in the market place impacting UL reputation and brand equity. Role activities mitigate and manage UL Corporate Operational Risk (products meet our consumer safety and quality standards) - Supports efforts to drive Quality improvement in complaints related to CRQS issues with Logistics, BB, BD, PG teams - Initiates activities aimed at managing quality issues with customers & channels including rejections, complaints, technical support, product handling such as cold chain, waste reduction in customer - Provides Quality requirements for physical product returns from customers and provides disposition approval (where needed) - Defines picking and stacking rules (fragility pyramid) for local conditions within cluster geography - Monitors, aggregates and analyzes market place and overall product quality data from multiple channels (e.g. consumer & customer care lines, shelf inspections, warehouse & re-packer data, employee observations etc) to prioritize, escalate and initiate Q improvement activities as appropriate - Leads Pallet Quality Improvement based on KPI data, trends analyses and quality improvement methodologies / tools - Supports Quality improvement projects within Mashreq for business complaints, and CRQS using data analysis, workshops & toolkits - Provides interface with care lines for customer and consumer alert triggers and feedback data - Defines CRQS for Secondary and Tertiary Packaging based on Customer needs and globally aligned - Supports Procurement issue resolution and capability assessment for promotional material suppliers - Ensures regular market place on-shelf product assessments are carried out (CRQS evaluations), data is analyzed and improvement projects are activated and followed up - Links Quality requirements into Perfect Store initiatives - Spends time in market to understand customer and merchandising processes and to identify and activate opportunities for improvement - Provides coaching and input to warehouses, manufacturing sites , assemblers / re-packers and corporate office teams during external regulatory body audits & inspections (with input from Regulatory Affairs and Legal) - Ensures and verifies ongoing compliance to local regulatory requirements in independent third party re-packers, assemblers // in logistics operations - Communicates local regulatory requirements / knowledge / details / changes and ensuring compliance in operations including warehouses, logistics and manufacturing sites within Cluster - Ensures discipline in use of SAP QM and provides master data updates (as necessary) - Ensures and verifies ongoing compliance to UL Quality Management Standards in third party re-packers and assemblers and Logistics operations through communication, self-assessment activities, KPI monitoring, technical visits (as needed) and general oversight - Ensure and verifies compliance and calibration of UL Quality Management System across UL managed warehouse sites within geography - Validates that new third party re-packers, assemblers and warehouse / transportation providers are capable of meeting UL Quality requirements by conducting technical capability assessments - Defines Quality requirements for promotional products & packs through creation of Quality documents - Ensures re-codification of product required for export (as needed) - Raises issues and drives improvements for import / export with supplying PG (and site/factory as needed) - Ensure local registration of import product to comply with legislation - Initiates and prepares Inter-company Quality documents for cross border inter-Unilever FG import, validates first shipment quality and monitors on-going quality of FG received - Provides Q input to cluster VIP projects related to assembly / re-packers, warehouses, transportation by ensuring quality risk assessment and mitigation are conducted - Ensures instant shelf audits are completed for new innovations and promotions to provide timely feedback - Defines Quality requirements for Licensing & Franchise contracts through Quality manuals and written standards and ensures regulatory compliance - Provides expertise and support to resolve Quality issues / incidents related to warehouses, transportation, re-packers, assemblers, promotion suppliers and customers within cluster geography - Reports all market place non-conformances (A, B, C incidents) using UL IT tools - Supports Product Quality Incident management in cluster for market place incidents and follow up actions - Deploys UL Quality strategy, governance and goals through cluster specific projects and targets - Develops Quality links to strategies of cluster SC organization - Builds Quality talent in cluster through recruitment, coaching and training - Supports preparation of standards training materials (lead by Group Q) - Provides Quality leadership to influence Quality culture through activities to create passion for products and brands, visibility for quality, quality messaging in non-SC company initiatives and coaching of cross-functional leadership across cluster - Participates in linkage forums with Logistics & GTM Quality counterparts in other clusters to ensure alignment (led by Group Quality) - Leads forums with Product Group Quality which supply to the Cluster in order to review quality needs, issues and performance for products supplied Utilizes external links (industry, professional associations) to understand legislation and to identify lead quality practices (communicate emerging requirements) for implementation in cluster operations.

Experience Required: - 2 - 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Quality or Logistics. - Engineering Background. Minor Business or Marketing is preferable. - FMCG Background is preferable.Applying Link:http://goo.gl/WwR8A5For more Logistics Jobs:http://ewazefa.com/en/jobs/jobList/all/industry_id/242- Production Engineer

Location: 6 th of October Site

Business Context and Main Challenges of the Job:

To drive the development of FWA strategic direction in achieving world-class standards in engineering services in the soaps factory.

Main Accountabilities:

- Is responsible for execution of planned maintenance activities including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and breakdown maintenance

- Is responsible for ensuring safe working standards in terms of machine interlocks, safeguards of machines and protection of movement parts.

- Is responsible for line troubleshooting to eliminate major chronic and sporadic defects in the machines and equipments.

- Is responsible for Life cycle extension of the equipment by implementing corrective maintenance and support the early management activities pillar.

- Is responsible for cost reduction of repair and maintenance activities in the factory.

- Is responsible for ensuring a high efficiency in the production lines by tackling the main source & cause of breakdowns.

- Is responsible for line operation during innovation trials and presenting the trial report.

- Is responsible for line operation during new machine commissioning and ramp up phase

Direct Reports:

Plant Manager HPC

Key Interfaces:

- Plant Manager HPC : Line Manager

- Soap Production Mgr

- Shift Manager

- Other Operators / Material Handlers

- Contractors

- Quality Personnel

- Technicians

- Safety Officer

- HR

- Local R&D

- Engineering Team

The nature of the contact is mainly exchange of information and team work.

External:

- Contractors

- Suppliers

Relevant Experience:

- University degree in mechanical, production or electrical engineering

- Safety and quality working Knowledge. TPM/WCM fully operational is recommended

- Fully operational in Electrical circuit in the HPC machines make and pack

- Fully operational in automation, and instrumentation

- Strong leadership, and high quality of communication and influencingApplying Link:http://goo.gl/BlBV4lFor more Engineering Jobs:http://ewazefa.com/en/jobs/jobList/all/industry_id/27

3- Supply Planner

Duties & Responsibilities:*Execute the supply planning process of inventory planning and the development of master production plan. *Key interface between demand planning, supply management, the factories, Strategic planning, and capabilities, and logistics/deployment. *Prepare Master Plan using SAP APO, and any other planning tools. *Manages and supports projects that are within the brand, i.e. innovations, renovations, transitions, capacity planning, and Value Improvement Programs. *Key member of the Category teams and Run Strategy reviews with the factories. *Responsible for SKU/Item setups with the Master Data teams, Factories, and other related parties.*Developing the supply plan to support the business objectives of the brand/category group, focused around the tactical window, while supporting the initiatives from the Strategic & Innovation teams. *Setting up new items/skus in SAP APO systems to model shipments and production. *Control inventory while protecting customer service through coordination with stock replenishment and operations. *Main interface between GtM Demand and the Manufacturing sites. *Establishing the means to plan and ensure smooth running of Supply Chain activities and manage contingencies across external and internal boundaries of the business.*Deliver required levels of customer service and are responsive to Market Changes and Brand Innovation.*Develop integrated systems to ensure timely and optimal material flow from procurement to inventory. Driving delivery performance and stock levels within production environment and supporting multiple production sites, own and 3rd party warehouses whilst reducing business waste, generating cost savings, satisfying customer service and quality requirements through the implementation of warehousing strategy and the use of logistics providers and warehouse & distribution facilities.* using WCM to minimize the losses

Scope:1. Supply planning for approximately an assigned brand(s)/category, balance between the main factories in the network, and the associated production lines, plus Distribution Centers. Interface with material planners, plant scheduler, demand planner(s), assistant marketing managers, quality managers, and the Master Data team. 2. Manage the Planning system (SAP APO). 3. Lead various initiatives that will demonstrate leadership, experience, and capability in role.

Key Requirements: - Engineering Graduate. - APICS certification or progress towards certification preferred. - A minimum of 2-4 years experience in Planning or Supply Chain experience - Proficiency in PC based software tools (Microsoft Office Suite), SAP, APO (preferred), Manugistics (not required), ESSBASE

Applying Link:http://goo.gl/5VzLTLFor More Supply Chain Jobs:http://ewazefa.com/en/jobs/jobList/all/industry_id/50

4- Category OperationsLocation: Alexandria Egypt

Business Context and Main Purpose of the Role

To deliver the operational business plan through the category team (BB).

Provide input into the development of the Category Business Plan, with focus on ensuring that customers requirements and plans are incorporated and that the plan will grow both the total category and the Unilever business.

Facilitate clear and open dialogue with Customer Teams and customers to ensure they have clear understanding of Unilever category strategy and plans, and optimize alignment of activities with these.

Develop the activation elements of the Category Business Plan by channel focusing on delivering the strategic thrusts and implement these to achieve category objectives.

Main Accountabilities

1. Development of Customer / Channel Strategy based on Category Business Plan and understanding of the dynamics of customers and channels

2. Communication and agreement with Customer Management of strategy, activation plans, targets and budgets as part of AP, to ensure a clear understanding of the category by the customer team.

3. Development & evaluation of Category tactics (ie. Price Promo, free weight, co-packs, assortment, pricing)

4. Represent the customer within the business, and the Unilever category plan to the customer, to facilitate alignment of strategies and plans

5. Understand competitor tactics within channels / customers and develop / initiate Unilever response in line with Competition law.

6. Consolidate field/country plans as an input to the S&OP

7. Input to the S&OP process, owning the short term sales forecast and participation to the meetings

8. Responsible for the CPP, CS budgets of the category.

9. Lead execution of plans & activities including customized offerings (incl. special packs, channel specific packs)

10. Analyze the ROI of the marketing activities executed with the customer.

11. Monitor & accountable for market share, National numeric distribution, weighted distribution and Customer Dealing.

12. Accountable for total Category % TTS budget spent vs. target

Preferred Candidate Requirements

1-2 years of Experience in Field of sales is a MUST.

FINANCEExperience is an Asset

Demand Planning Experience is an Asset.

FMCG Background is an Asset

Excellent Microsoft Office Excel Knowledge

Applying Link:http://goo.gl/U6s26QFor more Operation Jobs:http://ewazefa.com/en/jobs/jobList/all/industry_id/29

5- Junior Software Engineer (Java EE)Location: Alexandria

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Deploying web applications mainly using java EE technologies (JSF, EJB, JPA, HTML5, Struts).

Developing back end layer using Oracle SQL/PLQL.

Analysis of any breakdown in a running application or service.

Applications debugging and root cause analysis.

Skills and Experience:

0 to 2 years of experience in software development field.

Knowledge of Java EE (JSP, Servlet), JavaScript, CSS, PL-SQL is a MUST.

Knowledge of JSF, spring, EJB, JPA, Excel VBA is an Asset.

Knowledge of application servers, Database Administration is an Asset.

Knowledge of Android development is an Asset.

The perfect candidate must have high analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent Communication Skills.

Mobility & Flexibility to travel

Applying Link:http://goo.gl/6Yhld6For more Software Jobs:http://ewazefa.com/en/jobs/jobList/all/industry_id/18

6- Demand Planner

Location: Alexandria CairoMain purpose of the role

To own, facilitate, and administrate local company sales forecasting and demand management for his/her respective categories across Mashreq countries

Main accountabilities

1. A Base Demand Plan

Analyze historical demand and filter out outliers (exceptions from the norm).

Outliers will be identified based on historical trends and knowledge of the various brands, however, by exception; they would be identified in conjunction with discussions with the category teams.

Identify the most appropriate statistical forecasting algorithm

Develop the base demand plan using the most appropriate statistical forecasting algorithm and make adjustments where necessary

Understand the variance of base from consumer demand signal & proposes ways to continuously improve by working with customer to align base (e.g. customer base forecast, Unilever base forecast)

Communicate base to stakeholders for agreement (customer, category & marketing) upon amendment

Incorporate consumer demand signal into forecast, cleansing consumer (e.g. EPOS) signal as required for OSA, quality defects, understanding differences & analyzing for patterns (e.g. OSA, quality, CCFOT). Works with CS, customer, supply planning/factory to minimize variances.

Event Management plan: (weekly & monthly process)

Works with customer to manage events (activities management process) of above the line activities, below the line activities, documenting assumptions and holding accountable category to ensure activation grid is up-to-date with robust objectives for each event.

Review events as part of DEM /OPSO process with cross-functional team to ensure efficiency of events is continuously improved in forward plan for the short, medium & long-term business plan

2. New product demand (NPD) plan

Generate the new product forecast using the historical substitution and like modeling / scenario planning techniques agreed with Marketing and Category Management

Monitors NPD weekly in first 13 weeks and highlights any variance from forecasts using underlying, documented assumptions to category/customer/marketing to minimize bias & maximize CCFOT upon launch.

Models total lifecycle of NPD (i.e. decline phase), working with category, marketing & development for replacement strategy of NPD, through launch, growth flat & decline phases

3. Facilitate the Demand Planning Process: (weekly and monthly process)

Before the monthly meeting, identify and analyze exceptions to be discussed. Raise the exceptions telephonically with the relevant Channel/Account Manager or Category Manager if applicable.

Present the exceptions at the monthly meeting and facilitate the process of reaching consensus on the final forecast number if the volumes presented seem under or overstated.

Question the activity based volume projections based on the success or failure of past activities.

Document assumptions for base & changes. Facilitate events discussions, documenting the event objectives and circulating to relevant team members (e.g. marketing,FINANCE)

Agree the demand plan.

4. Communication with extended Supply Chain

Works with Customer Service Leaders to develop scenarios to change the phasing of demand to address supply gaps

Communicates scenarios to change the phasing of demand to Category Managers and agrees appropriate action

5. Continuous improvement

Analyze forecast accuracy and bias and identify and implement process enhancements to improve these KPIs

Communicate forecast accuracy and bias information to Category, Marketing and Channel/Account Managers to motivate improvements

Champion the development of changes / additions to current processes

Coach Category, Marketing and Channel/Account Managers on forecasting techniques to improve forecasting accuracy

6. Customer Service orientation

Understand the impact of the customer buying pattern

Understands impact of OSA and CCFOT on base forecast & works with CS & Customer to monitor, manage and improve Point of Purchase Availability (OSA) and CCFOT

Effectively communicates with and engages the Customer on operational issues

Requirements

Engineering Background is a Must

1-4 years of Experience in Supply Chain/ Planning related field (Demand Planning Experience is Preferred)

FMCG BG is an Asset

SAP Experience is an Asset.

Excellent communication skills

Strong Analytical & Numerical Skills

Applying Link:http://goo.gl/ngdTdh

7- Assistant Packaging Development ManagerLocation: Cairo 6 th of October City Egypt

Key Role Description: Execute product specifications for roll-out of innovation Deliver activation and cost effectiveness projects Support SC for all R&D related tasks Build and maintain relations with existing and new local suppliers and develop them

Main Responsibilities: 1. UNDERSTANDING CATEGORY Understanding the consumero Understand habits and attitudes Understanding the brand environment: o Understanding the Brand key o Understanding the Brand performance standards Understanding the competitive environment o Follow, inspect and evaluate new technologies and competitors on market Identifying opportunities and gaps in portfolio performance

2. PACKAGING SPECIFICATION DEVELOPMENT/ MANAGEMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN SUPPORT Evaluate packaging material specifications Create and maintain Bill of Materials Development of packaging specifications Manage the development of packaging specifications: Ensure and agree with S/Chain that specifications are reproducible and robust at feasibility stage Use the Interspec software package to capture and issue specs to suppliers and customers Lead and coordinate Feasibility Trials Help resolve : SC manufacturing issues, quality problems, supplier specific issues. Coordinate sourcing and ordering materials for feasibility trials Report writing (eg. Feasibility trials, lab trials, saving projects etc)

3. PROJECT PARTICIPATION (Innovation roll-out new technology into the business; cost-effectiveness; activation/promotion Lead and participate in Devt-S/Chain project teams and input IPM documents Participate, input and lead R&D agenda in satellite and project teams (SC , RTC , BB)

4. SUPPLIER/CUSTOMER INTERACTION Building relationships with suppliers to leverage opportunities (eg. cost-effectiveness and to improve specifications) Identify new sources of materials, alternative suppliers Follow and develop suppliers capabilities Facilitate the link between project and satellite teams and external suppliers Create packaging briefs for manufacturing site and third-party suppliers Adopt specifications for specific supplier

5. ARTWORK MANAGEMENT Develop and approve technical drawings for AW Blue Process 6. COST EFFECTIVENESS Identify opportunities for reducing costs Discuss and support Opco for identified cost savings Implement cost-reduction initiatives eg. Complexity reduction or alternative raw materials

7. SAFETY, HYGIENE & REGULATORY Supervise the technicians to ensure TPM program in the lab/pilot is well maintained and documented Maintain and improve the Lab / Pilot plant facilities according to best practice and latest technological developments Supervise the technicians on how to operate and maintain the equipments in the lab and pilot plant. Supervise the technicians in cleaning and maintaining the lab/pilot plant in good hygiene condition and monthly waste handling, and keeping all the instruments and equipments in good condition and operating them in according to best practices. Supervise the technicians in keeping the raw materials according to First In-First out inventory management, in giving purchase orders for new raw materials, and in coordinating them with buying and export teams.

8. R&D SKILLS AND COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT Developing and maintaining personal technical skills Aiding in the development of Local team technical skills and operating companies Project and portfolio management Provide technology exposure to broader project teams (Brand Marketing, S/Chain) to facilitate understanding and effective team working

What you bring Qualifications & Experience Required: . 3+ Years of Experience in Packaging development. . Home Care background is preferred.

. Knowledge of technology and experience of corrugated box and flexible_polybag packaging Material. FMCG packaging experience is must. Laboratory Skills, Project Management Skills Microsoft Office Knowledge is a must

What you Get: Challenges of the job & experience to be gained Opportunity for involvement in multi-functional teams Packaging knowledge (packaging specs and technologies; packaging production interface) Supporting S/Chain project teams Opportunity to change of products (innovation) Challenge: Influencing various people and delivering through them Challenge: Being responsive to the Business environment Opportunity to work Key SC Capability Project for NAME

Applying Link:http://goo.gl/aCFwmx