UniOps Supply Chain Business Partner

Unilever; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company is seeking a UniOps Supply Chain Business Partner to drive digital transformation within the supply chain. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in IT, over 3 years of relevant experience, and strong technical and project management skills. Responsibilities include acting as a digital advisor, collaborating with product teams, and managing ERP applications. This role offers an opportunity to impact business continuity and innovation positively.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a business-facing IT role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary digital advisor for 1UL market.
• Collaborate with Product Teams for process improvements.
• Lead or support deployment activities.
• Manage applications like ERP and MES.
• Support planning for service outages.
• Drive adoption of digital benefits.

Skills

Technical acumen: understanding of digital technologies

Project management and change management skills

Clear communication skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to guide teams through transitions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related discipline

Tools

ERP

MES

Demand Planning

Job description

Job Title: UniOps Supply Chain Business Partner

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: November 21, 2025

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Job Purpose

This role exists to play a key role in enabling digital transformation across the supply chain function. This role is designed for a forward-thinking professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive operational excellence.

You will act as a strategic interface between business stakeholders and digital product teams, ensuring that digital solutions are aligned with business needs and deliver measurable value. Your focus will be on improving productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing customer-centricity through innovative digital initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Unilever’s growth agenda by embedding digital capabilities into core supply chain operations, while also supporting business continuity and resilience. 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

• Act as the primary digital advisor for 1UL market, offering strategic insights and technical recommendations to optimize supply chain operations.
• Collaborate with Product Teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and process automation.
• Lead or support deployment activities, ensuring solutions are tailored to business needs and integrated seamlessly into existing processes.
• Manage applications such as ERP, Demand Planning, and MES to enhance supply chain operations.
• Support planning for service outages and ensure business continuity.
• Escalate critical incidents with quantified business impact to product owners.
• Drive adoption and realization of digital benefits across supported markets.
• Align digital strategies with business goals and operational needs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in a business-facing IT role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Strong Understanding Of

• Business IT and functional strategies
• Group operating models and cross-functional impacts
• Business process management and metrics
• Supply chain planning processes and systems (e.g., ERP, MES, WMS)

Core Skills

• Technical acumen: strong understanding of digital technologies, platforms, and trends relevant to supply chain and IT operations.
• Effective project management and change management skills.
• Communications: clear and effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences, and strong teamwork.
• Stakeholder management: ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and influence decisions across diverse teams and leadership levels.
• Change management: ability to guide teams through transitions, whether it’s new systems, processes, or ways of working.