Demand Planning Manager

Demand Planning Manager

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About the Function

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We're committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end demand planning process across designated product categories and markets.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously enhance short-, mid-, and long-term demand forecasts to support business objectives.
• Steer the monthly S&OP cycle and ensure effective collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of historical data, market dynamics, and commercial inputs to drive forecast accuracy.
• Track forecast performance, identify root causes of deviations, and implement ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Ensure full alignment between demand planning outputs and supply planning strategies.
• Identify, assess, and communicate risks and opportunities that may impact demand projections and inventory levels.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, or Supply Chain functions.
• In-depth understanding of S&OP processes and advanced demand planning methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with IBP or comparable planning systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, dynamic, and matrixed environments.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.