Category and Shopper Strategy Planning Sr. Manager Kuala Lumpur, Malaisie

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.

With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

JOB PURPOSE

A critical role focused in the development of sustainable and profitable value growth for our business and our customers through the 5 NR M (Net Revenue Management) levers promo, pricing, trade terms (TTS), price pack architecture and mix management. This role needs to understand what drives profitable growth and how we can optimize it. You master financial KPI’s and combined with other data resources you give the most optimal recommendations on strategic pricing, promo plans, assortment & retailer conditions.

This role includes the development and implementation of the necessary strategic frameworks, governance routines, and analytic tools that will enable you to deliver actionable recommendations to drive better commercial decision-making and to be incorporated into Marketing and customer plans with measurements in NRM, primarily maximize our project Return on Investment (ROI). In this high‑impact role, you will be working collaboratively with cross‑functional stakeholders, particularly the sales team and marketing team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Category Strategy

• Supporting the Leadership Team (LT) in the development and implementation of category strategy and business decisions.
• Lead strategic pillars / projects aligned to business Vision and Pillar.
• Support business plans by working coherently and cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Marketing.
• Identify the business risks and opportunities through sound analysis.

Deliver Category Strategy and Investment Optimization

Manage Category and Shopper Insights

Pack‑Price Architecture

Trade Promotions

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED : SKILLS

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As publicly announced, Unilever will separate its Ice Cream business which is expected by the end of 2025. This role will transfer to the new Ice Cream company.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. 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.

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply, you must do so online. Please upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

DISCLAIMER

Equal Opportunity Employer : Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

WHY JOIN US

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!

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