Job Description :

We are a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer. We produce an outstanding collection of over 200 brands – old and new, large, and small, global, and local – that are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world.

Latin-American and Caribbean are the fastest growing region for Diageo, our ambition is to step out, challenging? This is your place.

Purpose of Role

The Market Planner primary role is to manage end to end Supply Chain Network to guarantee stock availability in the market to deliver service expectations, balancing stock levels to meet cash targets and find the optimal distribution costs.

The role includes planning and coordination of stock transfers among across all network nodes/sources (including 3rd parties) in collaboration with production sites and Global Planning teams.

Responsibility for planning of supply of imported products with manufacturing plants, 3PL’s, carriers, customs, etc.

In short, this role responsibility is to guarantee the right stock, at the right time, at the right place and at the right cost.

Dimensions:

Functions:

• Stock Policy determination according to demand & supply volatility

• Imports planning in SAP APO.

• Inventory management to balance Stock and Service targets.

• Data management for planning parameters in SAP ECC / SAP APO

• Copackers Planning Manufactured Finished Goods Products

• Inventory Projections for finished products and materials

• Lead Supply Review as per S&OP Process in the markets.

• Adjust and actively participation in segmentation process to ensure the right portfolio management.

• Manage SKU transitions, Innovation pipelines and delisting processes.

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) (at country and at LAC levels) :

• Service Level - Case Fill Rate

• DRP (Distribution Requirements Planning) plan stability

• Stock Policy adherence

• Inventory & Service Optimization: Total Inventory as a % of NSV, Total Inventory vs Target, % Healthy Inventory, SLOB, Days Forward Coverage, Days Outstanding Inventory.

• Supply Planning: Adherence to Agreed Replenishment Plan, DRP Plan Stability, Adherence to Agreed Delivery Frequency (DRP), Escalations.

• Master Data Management.

Markets:

This role covers operational excellence support for one of the 6 LAC markets: Brazil, Mexico, CCA (Caribbean and Central America), Colombia, Venezuela, and South LAC.

Financial and Operational Complexity:

Direct responsibility over optimal operation of LAC Supply Chain in Diageo scope markets, with an NSV value of £1.5bn, from over 25M EU (Equivalent Unit) Cases, directly managing average of £169M of inventory (region). Average £3.2M in orders are placed weekly (region).

• At least 5 diverse sources are managed per market. (Europe, NAM, MX, Guatemala, Copackers)

• Average 2-3 warehouses per market. Up to 21 in one of the markets.

• 150 active/base SKUs planned on a yearly basis.

• +700 planning combinations responsibility

Top Accountabilities

Managing Supply Chain Planning – Total Inventory Market Planning.

• Rolling 18-month shipment plan definition for all imported spirits (Weekly and Monthly buckets)

• Reporting of KPIs, monthly calls, weekly health tracker and/or risk assessments, SKU exceptions.

• Leading supply of imported products with manufacturing plants and logistics teams

• Managing value across the Market’s Supply Chain (E.g. minimize write-offs, double handling, etc)

• Single point of contact to the Global Brands Supply Centres & Demand for supply of product into market to ensure product continuity.

• Risks Projections and mitigation plans (Service & Stock).

• Lead Supply Review Meeting.

Managing Supply Chain Planning – Local Replenishment

• Continuously collaboration and influence with production sites to coordinate an efficient and prompt flow of products through the network.

• Guardian of all stock movements among the network (on time, in full, in quality, on cost)

• Creation of stock transfer orders (STO’s) through SAP PO to fulfil stock requirements in each node.

• Obsession with sales & out of stocks signals with the goal of anticipating and planning to improve customer service.

• Meet the optimal replenishment strategy to meet cost targets improvement.

• Ownership over Stock Policy optimization

Process, communication and performance management

• Responsible for maintaining consistent inventory management practices in line with meeting demand requirements, identifying solutions to mitigate risks and improve overall tracking.

• Responsible to conduct root cause analysis of multiple information streams

• Management of the phasing in & out of products during it product life cycle

• Management of slow-moving stock with the objective of minimising the write off obsolete finished products

• Monthly S&OP Supply Review input for imported produced spirits

• Define and deliver RUN/IMPROVE/TRANSFORM programs/initiatives

Qualifications and Experience Required

Skills and Capabilities

• Strong understanding of the end-to-end Supply Chain Planning processes; Supply Planning, Distribution Requirements Planning, Inventory Planning, Conversion, Logistics, Procurement and Customer Service

• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills

• Anticipation mindset and agility to make decisions.

• Resilience and adaptative skills.

• Solid communication skills – verbal, written and presentation

• Proficient in MS applications e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.

• Digital Supply Chain expertise desirable.

Experience

• 3 to 5 years’ experience working within the Supply Planning process (DRP, MPS, MRP (Material Requirements Planning), Inventory Optimization) in Consumer-Packaged Goods Industry.

• Experience with advanced planning software within Supply Planning (SAP APO system and Business Intelligence/BW)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in appropriate supply chain, mathematical, Logistics, engineering, or business degree.

• APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent desirable.

• English proficiency

Barriers to Success in Role

• Lack of analytical and planning skills

• Lack of effective and clear communication skills

• Inability to be proactive and focus energies on value added activities

• Inability to think in the future to anticipate problems and risks

• Inability to create possibilities when others see problems.

• Inability to establish working relationships with production sites and Supply Planners

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Bogota - IMC

Additional Locations :

Mexico City, Panama City

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-08-27

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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