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 sophisticated 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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Top Accountabilities
Diageo's performance ambition is to become the most trusted and respected CPG ranked #1 in Service. Within Supply Chain this translates into goals that aim to deliver world class service at best cost and cash, driving value to enable new growth opportunities.
Operational Excellence:
Business Planning Integration: Embed the cross-functional business planning process end-to-end, ensuring that Diageo's commercial and operational strategies are seamlessly integrated. This includes leading the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) processes in scope.
Demand Forecasting: Own part of the SKU portfolio on demand forecasting and lead the Demand Planner on forecasting for rest of the portfolio, on both short-term and long-term market demand forecasting processes. Work collaboratively with the Market organization and ensure forecast accuracy and bias aligns with set targets.
Governance & Standards: Oversee the monthly governance process to monitor progress and take corrective actions when required. Ensure that systems and processes are in line with global demand planning standards.
Leadership:
Demand Forecasting Excellence: Implement and sustain Diageo's global demand management agenda, with a strong understanding of demand forecasting operational processes. This includes statistical forecasting, incremental volumes building blocks analysis and calculations, consumption analysis, price elasticity analysis, share trend analysis, in-store activity / promotions volume calculations, active coverage analysis, innovation pipeline volume calculations, deviation analysis, PDCA on Forecast Accuracy KPIs and demand forecasting segmentation management.
Team Leadership: Working closely with Demand Forecasting Team Leader, lead and develop Demand Planner(s), in addition to supervision and coaching of market.
Senior Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and nurture senior leader relationships across the Supply Chain, finance, and commercial sectors. Partner with Europe Finance to extract valuable insights and work closely with global teams to implement codified building blocks.
Inclusive Culture: Embrace and champion Diageo's inclusive and diverse culture. We believe in valuing every individual regardless of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality, or ethnicity. You'll play a key role in fostering an inclusive environment.
Systems Proficiency: Apply experience with demand forecasting platforms, including APO and other planning systems, to drive efficiency and accuracy in our planning processes. Develop new innovative forecasting and data processing technologies. Ensure smooth transition advanced planning platforms like OMP and SAP Hana.
Experience / Qualifications / Capabilities
- Broad supply chain planning and demand forecasting experience in a CPG company
- Proven experience in designing, implementing, and executing Demand Planning and Integrated Business Planning processes.
- Ability to foster effective relationships, especially with senior stakeholders and demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills
- Strong analytical mentality and data analytics skills
- Familiarity with supply network data platforms, ERP, and master data systems
- Strong understanding of supply chain and demand forecasting/IBP operational processes
- Leadership, influencing, and partner engagement skills
- Proven team management experience
Working with Us
Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying.
We believe the most diverse and inclusive 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.
Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all.
Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including:
- Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Contributary pension scheme
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Annual bonus
- Share options
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!
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