Saypro – Digital Sc Global Sustainability Analyst – Saypro

Saypro; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in South Africa is seeking a Digital SC Global Sustainability Analyst. The successful candidate will drive innovation by spearheading sustainability reporting and data transformation efforts. Responsibilities include maintaining and improving sustainability reports, collaborating across various teams, and implementing digital solutions. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and proficiency in Power BI and Excel are required, alongside strong communication and analytical skills. Join us to contribute to our sustainable future.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in reporting or data analysis within the supply chain.
• Proven experience with digital supply chain technologies.
• Knowledge of supply chain best practices and emerging trends.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainability reporting and data transformation.
• Build and maintain supply chain sustainability reports.
• Collaborate with various teams to obtain necessary data.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data reporting tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, IT, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

SayPro – Digital SC Global Sustainability Analyst

Unilever Ice Cream, the world's leading ice‑cream company, is preparing to stand on its own as a single‑category focused business. The role is part of the newly formed Digital Supply Chain (DSC) team and focuses on sustainability reporting and data transformation.

JOB PURPOSE

Drive innovation and lead our business to new heights by spearheading the DSC team in a global environment. Build, maintain and continuously improve all supply‑chain sustainability reports while collaborating with visionaries and diverse colleagues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a part of the DSC team, a new team of 40+ FTE, pivotal to the company’s ambition of becoming a Digital First company.
• Build, maintain and improve all SC sustainability reports (Power BI, Excel) for the Ice Cream Company.
• Extract purchasing data about ingredients (cocoa, dairy, sugar, vanilla, sticks, etc.) and packaging (plastics, cardboard, etc.) and sustainability metrics related to logistics, manufacturing, warehousing and point‑of‑sales.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, Master Data and Sustainability teams to obtain the necessary data.
• Help identify, migrate and rebuild existing sustainability reporting data and existing reports during the transition to a standalone company.
• Work closely with Unilever’s sustainability teams to understand the challenges and complexities of sustainability reporting.
• Evaluate existing sustainability KPIs and metrics, then consolidate them into a single unambiguous set of KPIs to be used across all reports.
• Adjust all reports accordingly and ensure consistency across the organisation.
• Work closely with SC teams worldwide, especially Procurement, to obtain the right data for analysis and reporting.
• Establish the DSC Reporting team as a solid foundation for all SC business reports and make it top‑of‑mind for reporting development matters.
• Be involved in digital project teams for the implementation of SaaS and in‑house solutions, providing reporting expertise and delivering quick turnaround times.
• Perform limited data engineering tasks and collaborate with IT Data & Analytics to build the best reports.
• Act as the point‑of‑contact for the business for all queries regarding sustainability reports.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: SKILLS

• Ability to execute strategic goals and align them with business objectives.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively between IT, SC business and SC leadership.
• Proficiency in managing complex projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Excellent knowledge of building and maintaining standard reporting tools (Power BI, Excel, etc.), data lake structures and basic data engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to address complex supply‑chain challenges.
• Ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to improve supply‑chain reporting processes.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Data Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a reporting or data‑analysis role within supply chain.
• Proven experience with digital supply‑chain technologies and data management.
• Demonstrated success in supporting large‑scale digital projects and cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of supply‑chain best practices and emerging trends (e.g., AI, IoT).

LEADERSHIP: Critical SOL Behaviours

• Personal Mastery: Sets high standards for yourself, demonstrates emotional intelligence and builds empathy with others.
• Passion for High Performance: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people, takes personal responsibility for execution and results.
• Talent Catalyst: Coaches individuals and teams, creates an inclusive climate that empowers everyone.
• Purpose & Service: Views leadership as a service to others, inside and outside the organisation.
• Consumer Love: Invests time to understand the needs of consumers.
• Business Acumen: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging partners across the system for change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants and support all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Join the Ice Cream team now and help build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you require any support or access requirements, please advise us at the time of your application so we can support you through the recruitment journey.