Assistant Manager - Transformation & Analytics

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Transformation & Analytics Location: Bangalore

About Unilever Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas, and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Every day, nine out of ten Indian households use our products to feel good, look good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future. Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.

About Bangalore Hub Unilever Bangalore Hub is the global technology and operations engine of Unilever offering business services, technology, and enterprise solutions. It serves over 190 locations and through a network of specialized service lines and partners delivers insights and innovations, user experiences and end-to-end seamless delivery making Unilever Purpose Led and Future Fit.

Job Purpose The SO Analytics & Reporting Assistant Manager is responsible for designing, delivering and scaling analytics, reporting and automation capabilities across Supplier Operations. The role focuses on transforming fragmented, manual KPI reporting into governed, automated and insight-driven dashboards that support operational performance, leadership decision-making and the evolving global organisation structure. The role acts as a bridge between business teams, data & analytics, procurement technology and external partners to ensure KPIs are clearly defined, consistently measured and operationally sustainable, while working very closely with the Global Strategic Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities Analytics, Reporting & Automation • Lead the design and delivery of global Supplier Operations KPI dashboards, covering areas such as Payments, Supplier Onboarding, Sourcing Operations, Contracting, Cash and Capex MRO. • Translate business KPI definitions and operational logic into scalable data models and automated reporting solutions using Power BI and Data Lake ingestion. • Reduce manual reporting effort by automating data extraction, transformation and refresh cycles from source systems where possible. • Ensure reporting outputs are accurate, timely, auditable and aligned to agreed governance standards.

KPI Definition & Governance • Partner with service lines to capture, validate and standardise KPI logic, calculation rules and data sources. • Maintain a clear KPI framework including definitions, ownership, refresh cadence and assumptions. • Support alignment of KPIs to evolving BG/BU structures and leadership reporting requirements. • Act as a subject-matter expert for SO KPI interpretation and performance logic.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work closely with Supplier Operations teams to understand as-is processes and identify opportunities for simplification and automation. • Collaborate with Data & Analytics, Procurement Technology and external consultants to align solutions with platform standards and long-term architecture. • Support leadership with clear, insight-led reporting that enables faster and better-informed decision-making.

Project & Delivery Management • Lead analytics initiatives from discovery through to delivery and BAU handover. • Coordinate dependencies across teams, data sources and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery. • Ensure solutions are operationally ready, with appropriate documentation, support models and data quality controls in place.

Capability Building & Knowledge Sharing • Mentor and support team members on Power BI and analytics best practices. • Enable greater self-service and resilience within the team by sharing knowledge on KPI logic, data flows and reporting design. • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, automation and data-driven thinking within Supplier Operations.

Qualifications and Skills Technical & Analytical Skills • Experience in Power BI (data modelling, DAX, performance optimization). • Optional experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) and Excel-based automation. • Strong understanding of KPI frameworks, performance measurement and reporting governance. • Ability to translate complex operational processes into clear, automated analytics solutions. Stakeholder & Delivery Skills • Proven ability to work across multiple service lines and senior stakeholders. • Strong communication skills, able to explain complex data and logic in a clear, business-focused way. • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shaping solutions where processes are not yet standardised. • Experience managing analytics initiatives through to BAU readiness. Impact & Outcomes • Significant reduction in manual KPI reporting effort across Supplier Operations. • Improved accuracy, transparency and trust in SO performance reporting. • Faster insight generation to support operational and leadership decision-making. • Stronger analytics capability and resilience within the team.

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