Associate Manager, Logistics Procurement

**Job description** -**Associate Manager, Logistics Procurement****Location**: Tultitlán**Terms & Conditions**:If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. 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 Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. 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**If you are dedicated to implementing Procurement Strategies in various areas like Competitive Buying, Sustainable Sourcing, and building partnerships for Logistics Procurement across North America, this role is perfect for you.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**- Manage relationships, negotiations, and allocations with transportation suppliers. Accountable for relationships with multiple suppliers, focusing on responsible sourcing, quality, performance management, continuous improvement, resilience, segmentation, contractual models, strategies, and 3PL negotiations- Support North America region with competitive buying initiatives for warehousing and pallets.- Lead/ assist as appropriate in the tender process for the warehouse and pallet portfolio.- Assist in the strategic sourcing process and contract management for warehouse and pallet services.- Accountable for maintaining contract systems with appropriate documents and master necessary for audit purposes.- Contribute to sustainability projects and initiatives (alternative fuels, energy-efficient operations).- Implement and execute the Ice Cream Logistics Procurement Strategy for warehouse and pallets.- Analyse data for trends, patterns, anomalies, and insights beneficial to business.- Lead cross-regional projects or activities as directed by the line manager.**WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED**:**EXP**E**RI**E**NCE**S & QUALIFICATIONS**:- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business.- A minimum of 5 years (1D) experience in Procurement or Logistics is essential, with a preference for 7 years. Experience should be within Unilever, the FMCG industry, or a large, complex organization with significant portfolio and market knowledge.- The ability to work in a fast-paced business environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability by managing numerous priorities concurrently; organizational and time-management abilities.- Proficiency in Supply Market Intelligence, Analysis, Competitiveness, and identifying Value Chain opportunities within logistics industry.- Self-motivated with the capability to work independently.- Experience collaborating within cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, both in-person and virtually.- Experience managing supplier r