Digital & Data Technologist Hive 2023

Increasingly, we are also strengthening our capability in data engineering, visualisation, reporting and data science to extract the maximum value from data we have and use data to support the silicon design agenda. The capability team is working closely together with many teams across Nutrition and Ice Cream R&D, ranging from RDC/LD teams on product specs to GDC/S&T/Capability teams on data science and models.

For the global Nutrition and Ice Cream R&D Digital & Data capability team we are looking for Digital & Data Technologist/Mass change expert. In this role, as a member of System Expertise and User Solution team you will work with R&D users focusing mostly on performing mass change of data in Unilever R&D system – SAP PLM. Additional activity will include design and deployment of IT systems to Unilever R&D globally, supporting users in effective usage of current tools and development of new solutions. You will make sure systems are used to its full potential applying efficiency and standardization of data structure. You will be an extended member of Data Specialists Squad, maintaining R&D data and driving simplification of data capture processes including standardization. You will be a member of a group of Digital & Data Technologists reporting to Capability Leader - Nutrition and Ice Cream System Expertise & User Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Be key Nutrition and Ice Cream global expert in PLM mass change, perform the changes supporting projects lead by other R&D teams, Data Specialists Squad and Ingredient Specialists. Build and lead global Divisional R&D community of practice of mass change experts reporting to the cluster teams. Via close cooperation with Unilever Digital R&D, design and deployment of mass change functionalities.
• Deployment of other IT tools and user solutions to Unilever Nutrition and Ice Cream R&D globally, assuring tools are used to its full potential. Involvement in development of the tools, as a product owner making sure new developed tools and user solutions meet requirements and unexpressed needs of Divisional R&D Globally. Assuring the tools are fit for purpose and support R&D users in developing products and it`s labeling in line with Unilever Divisional strategy and compliant with food law and internal Unilever rules.
• Pro-actively approach development teams recommending usage of data and tools available in Unilever that can improve speed and/or quality of product development and deployment.
• Drives defining Nutrition and Ice Cream R&D data quality standards and it`s effective implementation Globally. Seeking for constant improvement in processes how R&D data are collected and maintained in IT systems. Driving global alignment in ways of working. Assures data structure fit requirements of reporting and data analysis. Identify opportunities from existing and potential gaps in R&D data. Drives improvements of data in R&D Globally.
• Works closely with Nutrition and Ice Cream Digital & Data Insights & Reporting team, making sure users maintaining technical data apply reporting requirements. Pro-actively work with users to repair the data and prevent diluting of data quality. Pull standard reports from Unilever systems, supporting innovation or simplification projects, answer queries related to portfolio of ingredients, packaging, formulations and R&D information on artworks.
• Drives digital & data culture in Unilever R&D being ambassador of IT tools and digital processes.

All about you

• Education: Degree in data driven education. Preferable combined with education in Food Chemistry, Food Technology or similar.
• Experience: In area of technical data management and reporting. Favourable experience in briefing design of IT tools and it`s testing and deployment. Preferably in combination with working in Food R&D, supply chain or quality.
• Languages: Fluent in English (speaking and writing).
• Applied skills in IT programming and advanced MS Excel & Power BI. Excellent data management skills. Favorable knowledge about management of databases, data analytics, and reporting including interpretation of results.
• Favorable experience in agile project management and change management.
• Ability to work effectively in multi functional, multicultural, and multi-located teams.
• Additional competencies:
• Solution-oriented mindset and ability to transfer this thinking across teams.
• Affinity with details and ability to see the bigger picture.
• Structured and consistent way of working, agility.
• Show engagement and creativity.
• Excellent networking.

About Unilever

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.

Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That’s why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’

What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, free gym, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever | Unilever.

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