Context This role is part of the global Planning team in Diageo which is a key part of Diageo's Supply Chain and Procurement organisation. Our ambition is to deliver best-In-Class service & inventory performance by partnering across the end-to-end Supply Chain. Through seamless relationships we will enable outstanding performance, growth, and best cost and service for our customers. In the planning team we are driving agility in the end-to-end Supply Chain that follows a segmented approach and will enable us to react quickly to evolving market needs, as well as driving continuous high Customer Service.

The Market planning team is responsible for overall ownership of volume for global shipment, production, and inventory from our Global Brands supply sites in Europe. We are a consistent face to all the Diageo markets and drive end-to-end value across the network. The role of the Supply Chain (Market) Planner is to be the key point of contact for an assigned market to optimize the Market Supply (replenishment) plan for the full horizon.

You will work with a range of stakeholders whilst being responsive and flexible in your approach.

Key Accountabilities:

• Optimize the Supply Chain KPIs by balancing Service, Volumes & Inventory for the end-to-end network of your assigned market - Analyse and evaluate the supply shipment plan and net despatch requirements to satisfy customer needs considering network complexity and supply constraints
• Market Intelligence & Analytics - Own, review and understand the demand signal (Shipment plan) for the full horizon and be an ambassador of market requirements within supply, material planning and operational teams
• Lead the S&OP Supply Review for the assigned market, analysis and understanding key trends, track and manage allocations and lead innovation and renovation projects for your assigned market
• Own the supply network data configuration for the assigned market and make sure that is appropriately reflected in the planning system (SAP APO)
• World Class Relationships & communications - Be the main point of contact between the Global Brands supply sites and the Markets supply chain & the regional customer service teams. Lead the planning improvement agenda with the assigned market.

Qualifications and Experience

• To be successful in the role you will have a Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent Supply Chain / Analytical degree from a leading institution and relevant (end-to-end) Supply Chain planning experience within a leading organisation

• You are an experienced user of an ERP and/or planning system (SAP ECC6 and/or APO preferred)
• You have Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• You remain positive in ambiguous environment and challenging situations, strong proactivity and flexibility required
• You will have great interpersonal skills with comfort in networking and influencing others with different cultures and across all levels of the organisation. Must hold self and others to account regarding clarity in roles and responsibilities
• Great teammate - Ability to coach and train peers

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.