Analyst (Vatting Instruction )

pernodricard; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernod Ricard is seeking an Analyst (Vatting Instruction) based in Kilmalid, Dumbarton, on a fixed-term contract to August 2027. You will prepare blend formulae to support cased and bulk sales, analysing maturing spirit inventories aged 3 to 60 years, and selecting stock to meet demand while upholding quality.

You will VAT and plan spirit availability, allocate stock to inventory, support warehouse space optimisation with Power BI, and collaborate with Blenders and Materials teams on new spirit

Qualifications

• Have experience in a similar role.
• Demonstratable good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Skilled in developing strong working relationships, working to deadlines and handling information with care and confidentiality.
• Computer literate with strong working knowledge of at least some of the following: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Power Bi, SMP, E1, OBI or other similar systems.
• Hold a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Vatting and Spirit Availability: Produce vatting instructions meeting plans within formula parameters and criteria.
• Inventory: Allocate stock to meet depletion plans and use quality & survey inventory with Blending Team.
• Warehouse Support: Improve space using Power BI, ensure closures don’t impact supply, assist audits.
• Collaboration: Work with Blenders & the Bill of Materials Team to create new spirit codes and support NPD processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Strong relationships

Deadline-driven

Confidentiality

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Power BI

SMP

E1

OBI

Job description

Analyst (Vatting Instruction)

Your Manager: Vatting Instruction Team Leader

Team: Distillation & Maturation, Inventory

Location: Kilmalid, Dumbarton

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - expected to last until August 2027

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine ' s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, and Mumm and Perrier-Jou ë t champagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive, and responsible culture of authentic conviviality

Chivas Brothers is the Pernod Ricard business dedicated entirely to Scotch whisky. Our award-winning portfolio features some of the world's most revered single malt and blended Scotch whisky brands, including Chivas, Ballantine's, Royal Salute, The Glenlivet and Aberlour, which are exported from Scotland to over 100 countries worldwide. As the world's No.2 Scotch whisky producer with a 1,600-strong team across 26 sites, we are committed to upholding the heritage and pursuing the progress of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.

About the role

We are currently hiring a Vatting Instruction Analyst, on a fixed term contract basis, to prepare blend formulae to support cased and bulk sales utilising inventory ranging from 3 to 60 years old. You will play a valued role in ensuring we can meet our short and long-term market demand by analysing our maturing spirit inventory, working with detailed data and using analytical skills to determine the most appropriate stock to use to fulfil demand whilst maintaining the integrity and quality of our large portfolio of blends.

What you will do

Vatting and Spirit Availability

• Produce vatting instructions to meet plans and working within current formula parameters and legislative and quality criteria as well as taking into account transport and warehousing efficiency.
• Ensure availability of spirit and support Operational Planning in providing the correct spirit for vatting, bottling and exports and update spirit quality information on the system.

Inventory

• Ensure future inventory capability by appropriate allocation of stock while meeting the inventory depletions plan
• Effectively utilising quality & survey rated inventory in conjunction with the Blending Team.
• Utilise or relocate inventory at external sites within contract parameters.

Warehouse Support

• Actively improve warehouse space issues using the Power B.I. part stow/tier search tool to identify/allocate/relocate inventory as appropriate.
• In conjunction with the Operations Teams, ensure warehouse closures or site maintenance does not impact spirit supply.
• Produce consolidation and repatriation to maintain warehouse space criteria and assist with warehouse audits as required.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with Blenders & the Bill of Materials Team to facilitate creation of new spirit codes on the system and work with Operational Planners to define the process for New Product Development.

Your skills and background

• Have experience in a similar role.
• Demonstratable good problem solving and analytical skills.
• Skilled in developing strong working relationships, working to deadlines and handling information with care and confidentiality.
• Computer literate with strong working knowledge of at least some of the following: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Power Bi, SMP, E1, OBI or other similar systems.
• Hold a full UK driving license.

Why join us?

Collective Spirit You will be part of a connected, international community shaped by iconic brands, a performance mindset, and a proud legacy, where collaboration, fun and ambition coexist.

Craft your path We empower you to own your career, innovate boldly and grow alongside our business, surrounded by leaders who value curiosity, energy, and impact.

Cultivate the future You'll help shape a business with a soul - one that cherishes the land, respects communities, and brings good times from a good place, responsibly and sustainably.

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as 'Créateurs de Convivialité'. We promote inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture, an environment where we can truly be ourselves.

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences, and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors.