Supply Planning Leader

Job DescriptionRôle : Supply Planning LeaderLocation : Bangalore, IndiaRole Type: PermanentJoin our Supply TeamAs 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 are 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 its 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.About This RoleThe Supply Planning Leader primary role is to lead a team of Supply planners located across APAC, enabling smooth operations and the team to deliver service, cash, cost and capability.You Will Be Responsible For

• Coach, mentor and develop supply planning team.
• Ensure Supply Planning systems and processes in place are aligned to global supply planning standards.
• Delivery of optimal supply network plan to meet customer service OTIFNE targets and drive Diageo inventory performance to level of top 3 CPG companies.
• Own appropriate inventory policies in partnership with markets to deliver upon agreed business targets.
• Represent Supply in leading S&OP process, balancing demand and supply signals whilst ensuring strategy and annual targets can be delivered.
• Lead and embed continuous improvement agenda across wider supply planning team enabling effective delivery of performance improvement plans prioritised by business targets. Including customer service and inventory targets.
• Track progress of performance improvement plans and course correct to consistently ensure projected benefits are achieved.
• Address any supply disruption or conflict situation through consensus solution or recommendation for escalation.
• Coach, mentor and develop supply planning team.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need

• 5 years + Supply Chain planning experience in CPG (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, SMR, Logistics).
• Additionally, some wider cross functional experience preferable e.g. commercial, finance or supply.
• Exceptional systems experience within supply chain optimisation platforms (ERP / master data, time-phased replenishment planning systems).
• Understand, implement and sustain global supply planning codification agenda.
• Detailed understanding of end-to-end supply chain operational processes e.g. DRP, MPS, inventory, conversion, logistics and customer service.
• Exceptional influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to challenge senior stakeholders and manage tension in demand/supply and S&OP conversations.
• Exceptional communication skills – verbal, written and presentation.
• Customer centric mind set.
• Numerate with statistical, and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• High degree of quantitative and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS applications e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access.

Working with UsFlexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many 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.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 realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.Join us, and youll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that youll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. Youll 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, mindsets, and more. And youll 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.With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Join us, and you’ll be celebrated for your work and empowered to be you. Together with people around the world, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a tomorrow worth celebrating.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.Were looking for people with creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.Worker TypeRegularPrimary Location:Bangalore Karle Town SEZAdditional Locations :Job Posting Start Date2025-04-23

Information :

• Company : DIAGEO India
• Position : Supply Planning Leader
• Location : Bengaluru
• Country : IN