Market Planner
Job title
Market Planner
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
This role is part of the global Planning and Logistics (P&L) team in Diageo which is a key part of Diageo's Supply Chain and Procurement organisation. Diageo's P&L ambition is to deliver best-In-Class Service & Inventory performance by partnering across the end-to-end Supply Chain. Through seamless relationships we will enable outstanding performance, growth, and best cost for our customers.
About the team
In the planning team we are driving agility in the end-to-end Supply Chain that follows a segmented approach by customer/channel/market/portfolio and will enable us to react quickly to evolving market needs, as well as driving continuous high Service Level. This agility coupled with increased resilience is fundamental to unlocking business growth through improved Service Level.
About the role
The planning team is responsible for overall ownership of volume for shipment, production, and inventory from our Global Brands supply sites in Europe. We are a consistent face to all the Diageo markets and drive end-to-end value across the network. The role of the Supply Chain (Market) Planner is key point of contact for assigned market(s) to optimize the Market Supply (replenishment) plan for the full horizon.
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Role responsibilities
You will be the key point of contact between our supply sites and assigned market(s) to optimise the supply network plan for the full horizon. The key dimensions of the role cover: Optimised replenishment plan, Inventory management, Market intelligence, S&OP process, Network configuration, and world class stakeholder's relationships. Key accountabilities include:
Optimised Replenishment Planning:
- Balance service (OTIF / Case Fill Rate), volumes & inventory for the end-to-end network.
- Analyse supply shipment plans and manage exceptions based on business priorities.
- Maintain planning parameters and use RCPS to improve planning issues.
Inventory Management:
- Meet inventory targets for secondary network & stock in transit for assigned markets.
- Balance product availability with cost minimization; resolve SLOBs.
- Review and validate primary network stock levels with supply planners.
Market Intelligence & Analytics:
- Own and understand the demand signal (Shipment plan) for the full horizon.
- Create insights using analytics; interact with market contacts to gather intelligence.
- Challenge processes to provide optimal signals to supply planning.
S&OP:
- Lead Market Supply Review as part of the S&OP process; represent supply centres' response to demand signal.
- Contribute to Tactical Demand review with collected market intelligence from individual Market Supply reviews.
Network Configuration & Optimisation:
- Own supply network configuration for assigned market; ensure it is reflected in planning system (OMP / SAP APO).
- Partner with supply planning team/market; assess/evaluate impact of production batch sizes, cycle frequency, shipment MOQ on stock availability.
World Class Relationships & Communications - Key Stakeholders:
- Markets: Be main point of contact between supply centres/assigned Markets' supply chain including external customers/regional customer service teams.
- Lead planning improvement agenda with assigned market Supply Planners/Sites: Be Market Ambassador within Supply Chain (P&L, Brand Change, Finance)
Experience / skills required
- Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or equivalent Supply Chain / Analytical degree from a leading institution (APICS desirable)
- Several years of relevant, ‘End to End' Supply Chain planning experience with a proven track record including demand, supply network or production planning within a leading organisation
- Strong internal and external networking, influencing & communication skills to manage relationships with markets & supply centres
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Experienced user of a planning system (OMP / SAP APO preferred)
- Strong team player - Ability to coach and train peers
- Strong proactivity and flexibility required
Working for us
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace 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 and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Pension
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Woman founded/led
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