Assistant Warehouse and Distribution Manager

Unilever; Fatih; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever in Turkey seeks a Business Operations professional to drive operational excellence across warehouse and distribution. You will lead transformation projects, CAPEX governance and savings initiatives, coordinating with internal stakeholders and partners to deliver service, cost and process improvements.

Join a team focused on data-driven decisions, safety and business continuity, contributing to sustainable performance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in warehouse, logistics or distribution operations.
• Strong knowledge of large-scale warehouse operations and 3PL management.
• Experience in automation, digital transformation or operational excellence projects.
• Strong financial acumen with CAPEX and savings tracking.
• Demonstrated project management and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to influence multiple functions and external partners.
• Analytical, data-driven mindset; proficient in Excel and Power BI.
• Fluent in English; engineering/supply chain degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic warehouse transformation and improvement projects.
• Manage end-to-end CAPEX processes and business case documentation.
• Develop forecasts for savings initiatives; track performance.
• Lead monthly reviews with Quality teams to analyse drivers and actions.
• Lead data uploads for Global Cost to Serve programme and dashboards.
• Maintain Power BI reporting for case-picking performance monitoring.
• Prepare management presentations and KPI updates for site visits.
• Support safety governance and incident investigations.

Skills

Warehouse operations

3PL management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain

Tools

SAP EWM

WMS platforms

Power BI

Job description

Function

Business Operations

Work Level

WL1

Reports to

Warehouse and Distribution Manager

Scope

Turkey

Location

Umraniye/ Konya

Terms & Conditions

Full Time

Job Purpose

This role exists to drive operational excellence, transformation and continuous improvement across warehouse and distribution operations. The role leads strategic warehouse projects, CAPEX and savings governance, performance analytics, safety and business continuity activities, while coordinating internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver sustainable service, cost and operational improvements. You'll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Because here, we don't just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic warehouse transformation and improvement projects including the Network Transformation, Future Investments, Operational Excellence, Robotics and Automation etc. For these projects, covering supplier coordination, data preparation, project planning, milestone tracking, risk management and delivery follow-up.
• Manage end-to-end CAPEX processes, including forecast submissions, actual spend tracking, project creation and approval workflows on system, and preparation of CAPEX proposals and business case documentation.
• Develop financial calculations and forecasts for warehouse savings initiatives, track actual performance, report progress to Finance and the PTAB Excellence team, and create projects on system with the required supporting documentation.
• Lead monthly reviews with the Konya ASRS factory Quality teams to analyse AVO rejection drivers, agree corrective actions, monitor progress and ensure timely closure.
• Manage monthly data upload and validation activities for the Global Cost to Serve programme, ensuring data completeness, consistency and timely submission.
• Use Global Cost to Serve 1.0 and 2.0 dashboards to perform detailed analyses, identify cost-saving opportunities and support data-driven decision-making.
• Maintain and update the Power BI reporting solution developed for case-picking performance monitoring, supporting operational visibility and follow-up where required.
• Prepare management presentations for site visits and other business requirements, and coordinate the monthly warehouse KPI update presentation
• Support preparation for the bi-monthly Warehouse Safety CSHEC presentations and lead the Incident Investigation and Lessons Learned Committee, ensuring relevant findings and actions are effectively followed up.
• Collect and consolidate warehouse Business Continuity Plans from logistics partners; verify alignment with Unilever standards; complete required system entries in coordination with the Safety responsible; and monitor any open actions through closure.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Warehouse, Logistics, Supply Chain or Distribution Operations
• Strong knowledge of large-scale warehouse operations, capacity management and 3PL management
• Proven experience in warehouse automation, digital transformation or operational excellence projects
• Strong financial acumen with experience in CAPEX management, business case preparation, ROI and savings tracking
• Demonstrated project management and cross-functional leadership experience
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence multiple functions and external partners
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse automation technologies (ASRS, AMR, AGV, Robotics, Sortation systems)
• FMCG industry experience
• Knowledge of SAP EWM, WMS platforms and warehouse analytics tools
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification
• Experience in network optimization, Cost-to-Serve or logistics transformation programs
• Knowledge of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and warehouse safety governance

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