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Diageo Supply Chain Planner in Dublin, Ireland
Job Description :
Supply Chain Planner
Location: Dublin
Permanent
Closing date: 05/07/2024
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.
Purpose of the role
Leverage, orchestrate and facilitate along the End-to-End Supply Chain to deliver robust supply plans that meet business needs. This will be delivered via highly developed partnerships and adopting an Integrated Business Management approach. Adherence to all supply planning processes for operations in Ireland and the UK in line with the objectives of the ISC Beer organisation.
Overview
ISC Beer brews and packages 8mHls of beer at 3 sites across Ireland and the UK. This team is also responsible for managing the Diageo keg population of 2.7M kegs with an asset value of £44m. The Supply Chain Planning team interprets demand signals from Domestic and Export Markets and translates these into supply plans and replenishment plans, with the objective of optimising customer service, inventory, capacity and cost. The function is responding to increasing SKU, packaging and component complexity, and it is operating in environments that are becoming increasingly constrained from a supply perspective.
Responsibilities
Builds excellent relationships with an extensive number of internal and external contacts from Packaging, Brewing, Logistics, Global Brand Technical, IMCs, Procurement, third party suppliers, 3rd party customers, Commercial, Finance and Legal.
Demonstrates the Diageo capability to visualise what is best in class and seeks to deliver this through continuous improvement and driving change. Has the ability to engage and influence key stakeholders in line with the Diageo, Customer Service and Supply Chain strategy.
Acts like an owner in terms of delivery approach to ensure that supply chain planning initiatives are customer focused and deliver/exceed our Customer Service Performance Promise.
Sound understanding of the entire Global and ISC beer supply chain and the ability to create possibilities, find solutions and plan/deliver improvement initiatives.
Demonstrates authenticity, candour and a strong engagement ethos in line with Diageo values and behaviours. Builds trust, a team player, yet capable of operating independently.
Accountabilities
Produce clear and concise Supply and SMR replenishment plans to guarantee availability of product to meet customer demand on time and in full to world-class standards. Manage capacity positions at brewing, keg, beverage blending agent and packaging plants in Ireland and UK to meet demand and avoid additional costs.
Provide timely and robust volume insights to the business.
Ensure excellent communications of forward plans to each participant in supply chain (e.g. IMCs, manufacturing, brewing, logistics, procurement, and Beer LT).
Initiate, lead and action inventory and empty keg management plans to control stocks of WIP and FG product and to avoid write off costs for all markets supplied. Instigate and manage annual portfolio review with all IMCs to drive maximum production efficiency.
Play key role in Global Supply Chain Project, Continuous Improvement activities, Product Innovation and Renovation Processes, balancing need for flexibility with commitments to service, cost and quality.
Qualifications and Experience Required
BSc in Supply Chain, Business Administration or equivalent
APICS Qualified or MSc in Supply Chain or equivalent
Strong supply chain planning experience in an FMCG
Good knowledge and understanding of Demand and Supply Planning, Operations, Logistics and Route to Market is desirable.
Excellent IT and numerical skills, to exploit benefits of SAP ECC6, SAP APO DP & SNP, Business Warehouse and BEX Analyser
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
Annual bonus
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.
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
St James Gate
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2024-06-21
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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