Director of Whisky Inventory & Blending

Chivas Brothers; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

25 days annual holiday

Life assurance

Job summary

A leading spirits company in Dumbarton is seeking a Head of Inventory & Blending to oversee the whisky lifecycle from distillation to maturation. In this critical role, you will optimize inventory strategies, lead a cross-regional team, and drive digital transformation. A comprehensive benefits package includes private medical insurance, pension schemes, and generous holiday leave, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior supply chain, inventory or operations leadership within the spirits or beverage industry.
• Deep understanding of whisky production, maturation, and spirit valuation.
• Proven track record of driving operational transformation.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire whisky spirit lifecycle, ensuring compliance and efficient utilization of cask inventory.
• Develop and execute a long-range inventory and maturation strategy.
• Establish enterprise-wide data governance for cask-level tracking.
• Drive the replacement of legacy tools with cloud-based platforms.

Skills

Senior supply chain leadership

Inventory management

Operational transformation

Financial acumen

Analytical capabilities

Job description

A leading spirits company in Dumbarton is seeking a Head of Inventory & Blending to oversee the whisky lifecycle from distillation to maturation. In this critical role, you will optimize inventory strategies, lead a cross-regional team, and drive digital transformation. A comprehensive benefits package includes private medical insurance, pension schemes, and generous holiday leave, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.