Data Scientist
Location: London
Permanent
Join Our Supply Team
As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly. To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you're part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone. Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you'll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it's people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who'll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.
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Context
The Data Scientist is responsible for partnering with IBP & Demand Planning teams on the embedding of Integrated Business Planning strategies and priorities such as Volumes Management, Forecast Accuracy and Bias as well as other Key Performance Indicators.
The Data Scientist supports the delivery of the Planning and Logistics CoE operating strategy to deliver short and long term business objectives, by embedding streamlined processes and sustained data management.
Ultimately the key role of the Data Analyst will be to provide analytical leadership and storytelling across these areas.
The core and overarching critical metrics relating to this role are successful implementation and maintenance of Demand Planning & IBP analytical requirements across the region. You will work across multiple areas of focus and engage wipartnersstakeholders regionally & globally. You will have huge freedom to succeed and have the opportunity to use analytical creativity to support delivery of end goals.
Creating presentations and storytelling to multiple partner groups sets this role apart from typical analyst or reporting roles. Creating presentations to drive decisions, solutions and engagement is part of the role.
About You
To be successful in role you will have a customer centric mind set internally and externally to Diageo.
You will have systems experience within supply chain optimization platforms (ERP / SAP APO / Advanced Excel & Power BI).
You will be passionate about decomplexifying problems and providing simple solutions
You will have baseline understanding of the end-to-end Supply Chain Planning processes; Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Distribution Requirements Planning, Inventory Planning, Conversion, Logistics, Procurement and Customer Service
You will have demonstrated proficiency in statistics and/or forecasting methodologies with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
Additionally, we are looking for someone who has -
Strong analytical, organizational and decision making skills
Good communication skills - verbal, written and presentation.
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.
Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of - and help build - an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.
About Us
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 dedicated people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands.
Join us and you'll collaborate, explore, and innovate. Challenge and be challenged. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll build brands consumers love.
We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you'll have the backing you need to test new ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let's unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world's very best people. We're looking for people with curiosity, creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.