Warehouse Transformation Lead – Automation & Optimization

Unilever; Turkey; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever in Turkey seeks an operational excellence leader for the warehouse and distribution functions. You will drive strategic transformation, CAPEX governance and savings while coordinating internal teams and external partners to deliver cost and service improvements.

The role requires 3-5 years in warehouse logistics, strong analytics, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI. Based in Umraniye/Konya, it offers full-time on-site work and a focus on safety and business continuity.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic warehouse transformation and improvement projects including Network Transformation and Operational Excellence.
• Coordinate supplier data, planning, milestones, risk management and delivery follow-up for projects.
• Manage end-to-end CAPEX processes and prepare proposals and business cases.
• Develop financial calculations and forecasts for warehouse savings initiatives and track performance.
• Lead monthly reviews with factory Quality teams to analyse rejection drivers and actions.
• Maintain Global Cost to Serve dashboards and perform data-driven analyses.
• Prepare management presentations and coordinate KPI updates for site visits.
• Support Warehouse Safety CSHEC presentations and follow-up on actions.
• Collect and consolidate warehouse Business Continuity Plans and ensure alignment with standards.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Advanced Excel

Power BI proficiency

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field

Tools

SAP EWM

WMS platforms

Power BI

Job description

Unilever in Turkey seeks an operational excellence leader for the warehouse and distribution functions. You will drive strategic transformation, CAPEX governance and savings while coordinating internal teams and external partners to deliver cost and service improvements.

The role requires 3-5 years in warehouse logistics, strong analytics, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI. Based in Umraniye/Konya, it offers full-time on-site work and a focus on safety and business continuity.