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Diageo Planning and Logistics Leader (Talent Community) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Description :
Please note: this is your application to join a Planning & Logistics leaders talent community so that we can connect with you and notify you of relevant opportunities. This is not a live vacancy.
We have very exciting roles coming up and we're looking for innovative, strategic, customer-centric leaders to shape the future of Planning & Logistics!
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.
Overview
Our goal is to be a world-class recruiting function focused on engaging, attracting and hiring the very best and most diverse talent for Diageo. We value the potential of exceptional talent, understanding that they may not always be actively pursuing new roles.
At Diageo, we strive to ensure that no talent goes unnoticed, even if they are exploring their options casually. By engaging with our talent community, we can connect you with opportunities that resonate with out commitment to diversity, inclusion and excellence, empowering you to pursue your career aspirations in alignment with our values.
About the Function
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.
Within Planning and Logistics, you’ll be part of an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical and manufacturing collaborations. In an inclusive environment, you'll be celebrated for your ideas and achievements. Just come as you are and be you, and we'll empower you to reach your fullest potential.
About the Role
The Planning and Logistics leader will have a key focus of delivering. Whether its materials or production. The ability to Deliver is key and directly impacts the success of the business. This is closely followed by the aspiration to improve. Driving improved business performance and transforming cost and service.
To be successful in role:
You will have experience in a fast-moving environment.
Having the ability to influence and direct from Director down to site manager.
You’ll have the ability to manage challenging stakeholders within own organisation – from category director / site directors / operation managers.
Sufficiently strategic to be able to deliver a productivity programme, sustainability programme
Key Responsibilities
Teamwork – you will be working alongside a team to execute large scale targets.
Lead, manage, coach and develop the whole team, ensuring the required best-in-class supply chain functional and leadership capabilities are being continuously developed in line with Diageo capabilities.
Driving improved business performance – cost, service to transform process.
Scope – Communication with the wider market and collaborating with many aspects of the business.
Exceptional influencing and Senior stakeholder management skills.
Scale – responsible for managing a function.
Roles will either engage a global scope – variety of range with a large reach across the business without direct reports, influencing the local teams. Alternatively, a local team with large team of direct reports
Detailed understanding of end-to-end supply chain operational processes, e.g., DRP, MPS, inventory, conversion, logistics and customer service.
Operational control - results orientated and KPI focused.
Dealing with external companies alongside Diageo teams.
Skills and Experience
Customer centric mind set (internal and external to Diageo)
Extensive years of experience in Planning and Supply chain including experience in managing S&OP process (multi country experience would be an advantage)
S&OP / IBP process knowledge & practical experience
Good business insight, understanding of P&L and Cash statements desired
Data analytics & calculations excellent capabilities
·Ability to lead diverse teams and influence partners across an organization.
Sound knowledge and experience in process development and digitisation
Track record of performance delivery.
Excellent written, oral, presentation and communication skills.
Highly organised and self-motivated, with an ability to anticipate, effectively prioritise and progress workload.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with internal and external customers effectively across various levels of the organisation
Proven track of records to build strong customer relationships and handle customer expectations.
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
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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.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!
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Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Amsterdam
Additional Locations :
1HQ, Edinburgh Park
Job Posting Start Date :
2024-07-11
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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