Associate Innovation Planning Manager - AmazonUnilever · Hoboken US HQ
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Associate Innovation Planning Manager - Amazon

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-03 Hoboken US HQ Hybrid Marketing Communications
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About the Company

A better business. A better world. A better you. Every day, 3.4 billion people around the world enjoy our products - from ground-breaking brands like Hellmann's, Domestos, Dove and Rexona (to name just a few). Our brands lead the way - innovating in their fields, delighting their consumers and powering our business forward. And it is our people who make everything happen. Our bright and curious people who imagine and create the future - diverse, passionate and ambitious people. A role with us means endless opportunities with global brands that make markets and people who play to win. We make markets and create cultures through some of the biggest brands and best-known products in the world. Talented teams in 190 countries redefine the way we do business and set new standards for our brands. Always learning, always innovating. Is this your moment Consumer Goods Specialties: Consumer Goods, Food, Home Care, Personal Care, Refreshments, Marketing & Advertising, Retail, Purpose, FMCG, Digital, Ice Cream, Nutrition, Sustainability, Beauty & Wellbeing, Innovation, Careers

About the Role

ranslating innovation plans into executable actions that deliver OTIF, speed to market, and profitability. By combining supply chain expertise, Amazon execution knowledge, and process innovation (e.g., Handshake automation), this role ensures that innovations are launched efficiently, supported with the right inventory and forecasting, and optimized for Amazon performance. The role plays a critical part in driving dCommerce growth, improving customer experience, and enabling scalable, data-driven innovation processes.

Requirements

  • ● You're a dot connector
  • ● Bridge Supply Chain, R&D, CD, Planning, and Amazon
  • ● Translate innovation requirements into executable supply chain actions
  • ● Align stakeholders on timelines, risks, and trade-offs
  • ● You're a delivery owner
  • ● Own E2E innovation execution from Product ideation B2R FDTC launch
  • ● Ensure OTIF, readiness, dispatch, 5S savings performance targets
  • ● Drive accountability across all stakeholders
  • ● You're a change maker
  • ● Identify process gaps and implement scalable solutions
  • ● Lead automation initiatives (e.g., Handshake file)
  • ● Simplify workflows and reduce manual effort
  • ● You're data-driven
  • ● Use data to manage pipeline, risks, and performance
  • ● Improve forecast accuracy and launch outcomes
  • ● Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement
  • ● You love to win, and have fun doing it
  • ● Deliver high-impact results in a fast-paced environment
  • ● Own innovation success end-to-end
  • ● Bring energy, ownership, and a growth mindset

Benefits

  • ● hould the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
  • ● At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do . We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
  • ● Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
  • ● For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
  • ● Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.
  • ● If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] . Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.