About us
From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years, nothing's changed. We're the world's leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the diversity of our talent and the strength of our people, in every role. It's why we trust them with our legacy. And it's why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world's very best people.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!
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The Strategy Manager will work closely with senior leadership to define, launch, and drive strategic projects aimed at enhancing overall supply performance. This role requires a dynamic and visionary leader who can lead key company initiatives, improve productivities and efficiencies, and ensure effective project follow-up.
Role Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with senior leaders to identify and prioritize strategic projects that align with organizational goals.
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement initiatives that enhance supply chain performance and operational efficiency.
- Support the strategic plans to achieve business objectives.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, and other methodologies to optimize operations and streamline processes.
- Develop reports and dashboards to supervise key performance indicators (critical metrics) and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts by fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.
- Communicate effectively with key partners at all levels to ensure alignment and support for strategic initiatives.
- Apply advanced critical thinking skills to analyze complex problems, anticipate challenges, and develop innovative solutions.
- Mentor team members in developing their critical thinking capabilities
- Develop a culture of continuous improvement by finding opportunities for process optimization
- Monitor project progress, ensuring timely delivery of objectives and effective resource utilization.
- Creation, development, and monitoring of events and agendas across various areas and suppliers to ensure they collaborate in building and performing activities in line with the organization's strategic guidelines, maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ensure proper budget usage and handle all administrative processes inherent to the area.
Experience / skills required:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business administration, industrial engineering, operations management, Supply Chain Management, or related field; MBA highly preferred.
- Proven experience in strategy development and execution within a supply chain or operations environment.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and concisely.
- Strong project management skills with keen attention to detail.
- Certification in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in the supply chain industry.
- Proficiency in English and Spanish.
- Leadership, Strategic and Critical Thinking, Extraordinary Communication Innovation, Mentoring, Lean Execution
Flexible Working Statement:
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
We offer stellar benefits!
Diversity statement:
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 new heights 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.
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