Head of 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

Pension scheme

Share incentive and ownership plans

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

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Head of Inventory & Blending

Company: Chivas Brothers

Location: Dumbarton, UK (travel across sites required)

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Director

Chivas Brothers is the largest brand company within the Pernod Ricard Group, responsible for the production and management of our award‑winning Scotch whisky portfolio.

About the Role

The Head of Inventory & Blending will oversee the entire whisky spirit lifecycle—from new‑make distillation through long‑term maturation and warehousing—ensuring compliance, financial modelling, and efficient utilisation of our cask inventory. The role is key to maintaining the quality, traceability and future utility of spirit in cask for a geographically dispersed, highly regulated, and asset‑intensive environment.

Your responsibilities will be grouped into four main areas:

• Strategic ownership of the spirit lifecycle – develop and execute a long‑range inventory and maturation strategy that aligns with brand goals, commercial forecasts and production capacity; oversee planning, governance and optimisation of spirit inventory across 361 warehouses.
• Data governance & insight‑driven decision making – establish enterprise‑wide data governance for cask‑level tracking, ageing curves and valuation; develop analytical tools and dashboards to support scenario planning and financial modelling.
• Cross‑functional and external leadership – lead a high‑performing, cross‑regional team; represent spirit inventory interests at senior level and influence decisions around new product development, expansion and logistics.
• Digital transformation of inventory systems – drive the replacement of legacy tools with cloud‑based platforms that provide traceability, audit‑readiness and global visibility.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior supply chain, inventory or operations leadership within the spirits or broader beverage industry.
• Deep understanding of whisky production, maturation and spirit valuation.
• Proven track record of driving operational transformation, including ERP or cask‑management system implementation.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities, with the ability to integrate financial insights into strategic planning and translate data into business insight.

Benefits

We offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Employees enjoy 25 days of annual holiday (increasing with length of service up to 27), 11 public holidays, a pension scheme, share incentive and ownership plans, life assurance and other benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will be assessed solely on skills, experiences and achievements. Flexible working, support for application processes and accommodations are welcomed.

Closing Date for Applications

08th December 2025