Supply Planning Team Leader
Location: Leven, Scotland
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR1106204
Job Description:
Join Our Supply Team
As 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. 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’re 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.
This specific role of the Supply Planning Team Leader is to manage a team of Supply Planners to balance our customer service objectives whilst maintaining optimal primary inventory, logistics costs (storage and direct dispatch) and production efficiencies.
The Supply Planning Team Leader will leverage, orchestrate and facilitate across the Supply Chain to deliver robust supply plans that meet business needs. This will be delivered via highly developed partnerships and adopting an Integrated Business Management approach. Adherence to all supply planning processes for operations in Scotland and the UK.
Key Accountabilities:
* Lead, manage, coach and develop a team of 7 Supply Planners to ensure the required Supply Chain functional and leadership capabilities are being continuously developed in line with Diageo capabilities.
* Produce clear and concise supply plans to guarantee availability of product to meet customer demand on time and in full to world-class standards. Manage capacity positions for all lines at Leven to meet demand.
* Build and maintain excellent relationships with key partners including Site Leadership, Scheduling, Market Planning, Logistics and TCE, at all levels within these organisations and leverage these relationships to deliver the Diageo strategy.
* Initiate, lead and action Finished Goods inventory holding plans to control stocks of finished product and to avoid write off costs, ensuring Inventory health and AWC goals are achieved each month.
* Play a lead role in run and improve the business, Supply Chain Projects, Continuous Improvement agenda, Product Innovation and Renovation Processes, balancing need for flexibility with commitments to service, cost and quality.
* Ensure excellent communications by self & team of forward plans to each participant in supply chain (e.g., Source, Make, Move and Demand).
Qualifications and Experience:
* Relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Business Administration or equivalent.
* APICS Qualified or equivalent desired.
* Significant Supply chain planning experience in an FMCG would be advantageous.
* Good knowledge and understanding of Supply Planning, Operations, Logistics and Route to Market is desirable.
* Excellent IT and numerical skills, to exploit benefits of SAP ECC6, SAP APO SNP.
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. Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense.
About Us:
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 dedicated people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
Worker Type: Regular
Primary Location: Leven Processing
Job Posting Start Date: 2024-11-14
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