Demand Category Lead

3 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Bacardi-Martini Full time

Posted
08-May-2024
Job type
Full time
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Glasgow
Lead recruiter
Leanne Miles
Function
All Operations
Reporting Line
Demand Manager UK Supply Brands
On-site/Remote
On-site
Level of experience
Individual Contributor/Support (Non - Managers)
Contract type
Permanent
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
What does a UK Supply Demand Category Lead do?

The role is based in the UK operation centre, located in Glasgow. The operations centre (OC) is one of five globally and manages all operational and supply activity for their brands. The OC in Glasgow is responsible for managing the Bacardi portfolio of Whisky and Gin brands.

A high degree of flexibility is required in this role as a large part of it is responding to the situation on hand and providing insightful analyses as needed.

Working closely with the Demand Manager the role involves leading & supporting cross functional projects with a large number of functions (Manufacturing, Procurement, Marketing, Sales, Packaging Development, Logistics, Global IT, Finance, Project Management, etc.)

Provide analytical support on Supply & Demand planning activities to Demand Manager during day-to-day activities. Provide visibility across the Bacardi extended Supply Chain (from 1st level suppliers to customer warehouse) and ensure Supply meets Demand on time at the best cost/quality for a defined scope of responsibility. Coordinates or supports level 2 & 3 New Products Introduction pipeline
RESPONSIBILITIES
With our consumer at the heart your key focus will be

Support Sales & Operations Planning
Secure Supply and provide visibility through the supply chain
Support and improve S&OP process for plants under Supply Chain Brand Manager (SCBM) responsibility together with markets and global functions stakeholders.
Ensure Global S&OP process is moving to the next step with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) ensuring a bottom up and then a top down alignment.
Provide analysis on demand patterns and future requirements to facilitate OC resource planning
Support Global yearly Long Term Demand Planning process for core spirit categories under responsibility.
Define, control and reduce end to end Inventory
Drive a quarterly review of key in-markets stocks for the OC brands, with particular focus on projected stock levels within the financial year.
Innovations management
Support level 2 or 3 projects for the brand supply Chain function.
Secure any Innovation new Demand is captured in advance through the S&OP process.
Product Lifecycle management and SKU rationalization / clusterization
Processes & Systems alignment and enhancement

Lead Supply Chain improvement programs
Support Demand Driven Replenishment Program deployment and solution improvement for Plants in charge. Become the OC expert in this area and assist the brand supply chain manager in developing suitability criterion and measurement for market involvement in DDR.
Ensure Systems accuracy and development
Responsible to maintain Supply Network Planning (SNP) within the global planning system (APO) in order to provide visibility of the full Bacardi business through the supply chain.
Develop Business Intelligence (BI) reporting to meet the requirements of the team.
Measure Supply Chain performance
Develop, maintain and broadcast relevant set of KPI to control Supply Chain performance (inventory, lead time, Replenishment Performance etc.)
Product allocation management
Work with the SCBM to develop processes and reporting around allocation management of scarce and high value products
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The skills and experience needed to create your legacy
Expert Microsoft Excel
Experience in a production, logistics or supply chain environment within FMCG Company desireable
Experience in Innovation, continuous improvement and project management a plus
**Language skills**: English
**Educational Requirement**: Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Management
Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills
Excellent communication, written and presentation skills
Ability to make quick decisions for corrective action
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment
Excellent computer skills including Excel and SAP ECC/APO experience or any other Planning and ERP system knowledge
Self-starter who works well under limited direction. Ability to work independently with high degree of initiative and drive.
Listening skills
LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

**Belonging**: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
**Self-Awareness**: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
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