Unilever

Position: Claim Analyst

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Posted date: 2 days ago

Application Deadline: Feb 5/2022 (5 days left)

Job Purpose

To liaise with distribution manager, Territory Manager and Customer Development excellence in case of missing pieces/cases, damage, not ordered, cross pack, loading of incorrect Stock keeping units s/qty, expiry. Analyze data and generate periodic reports on claims. Get cost of goods damaged in transit and communicate with Procurement to issue demand note

Job Description

FG return and damage claim

• Track goods shipped to all Key distributors, to ensure all are delivered on time in full.
• Manage copies of invoice and Proof of delivery from distribution assistant to be used as a basis for supporting claims (proactively use Order to cash communication platforms)
• Maintain proper filing of both hard and soft copies of invoices, Proof of delivery, approval emails, and Stocks Return Notes.
• Request approval before picking of damaged goods, position trucks once approved
• Coordinate with the warehouse team in advance to prepare for offloading returns.
• Process Customer relationship management tickets for return orders and coordinate with Order to Cash hub for Return Order processing and billing.
• Follow up with Warehouse to do Post Goods Return and ensure all return orders are billed at every month-end closure.
• Issue credit notes to customers for settled claims for VAT refund purposes.
• Process refund book entries for sales reversals and liaise with the treasury team to manage VAT refunds with the Ministry of revenue.
• Centrally store and track demand notes.
• Track demand note settlement with Finance and maintain proper tracker and update distribution manager and SC Go to market manager bi-weekly
• Assist with the implementation of continuous improvement projects to ensure saving targets are realized
• Manage reverse logistics costs for uplifted returned goods and maintain an updated cost tracker.

Free Goods Billing

• Process free goods (samples, donation) in SAP at 100% accuracy. Perform pre-check before billing (QTY, Price, Customer, Internal order)

Business waste management

• Collaborate with Customer Development and Customer and channel development team on stocks having expiry risk at Key distributors and follow through on mitigation plans.

Imported Finished Goods Management

• Stock count at the importer warehouse monthly
• Maintain accurate Import Finished Goods Tracker at 100%
• Closely work with Customer Development for stock depletion

Tracker update

• Maintain correct returns and claims tracker at 100% accuracy

Control and governance

• Align all claims management processes to GFCF Global Financial Controls Framework requirements and guidelines
• Ensure tasks are performed according to SOPs
• Ensure all Return orders and free goods sales orders are billed or closed at every Month end closure

Job Requirements

• BA Degree in Business related field with 2 years of experience.

Required skills

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply

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