Logistics Planning Lead

Chivas Brothers; Dumbarton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday entitlement

Share incentive plan

Life Assurance

Brand allowance

Employee discounts

Office events

Job summary

Chivas Brothers is hiring a Logistics Planning Lead to drive accurate and efficient management of finished goods and dry goods across on-site and external storage locations. You will oversee inventory control, DRP, and logistics coordination to ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time.

You will support performance through planning, KPI reporting, data‑informed decisions, cost efficiency and continuous improvement across inventory and distribution processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and inventory planning.
• Experience working with 3PLs and external supply chain partners.
• Experience within FMCG, beverages or spirits.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams.
• Ability to analyse information and support data‑driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site and external inventory accuracy and stock levels.
• Forecast storage requirements and determine warehouse capacity needs.
• Identify risks and mitigation actions within planning horizon.
• Coordinate cycle counting, stock reconciliation and root‑cause analysis.
• Manage DRP across a rolling 13‑week horizon and maintain a 13‑week truck movement plan.
• Model distribution costs and translate demand into inventory and distribution requirements.
• Develop Power BI dashboards to report performance and risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Power BI

DRP tools

Job description

Location: Kilmalid, Dumbarton - we operate a hybrid working policy

Contract Type: Permanent

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‑Jouët 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 Logistics Planning Lead to be responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient management of finished goods and dry goods inventory across on‑site and external storage locations. The role oversees inventory control, distribution requirements planning, and logistics coordination to ensure the right stock is available in the right place at the right time. You will support operational performance through effective planning, KPI reporting, data‑informed decision‑making, cost efficiency and continuous improvement across inventory and distribution processes.

What you will do

Inventory Management & Control

• Be accountable for all on‑site and external dry goods and finished goods inventory, ensuring accuracy, availability, and compliance with internal standards.
• Forecast off‑site storage requirements, using demand, production, and inventory projections to determine when additional warehouse capacity is required.
• Identify risks and constraints within the planning horizon and identify and recommend mitigation actions.
• Coordinate and oversee cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and root‑cause analysis for discrepancies.
• Monitor and manage aged, finished goods, implementing proactive actions to reduce write‑offs and obsolescence.

Distribution Requirements Planning

• Be responsible for Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) across a rolling 13‑week horizon, ensuring all inbound and outbound flows are planned, visible, and aligned with production, demand, and logistics capacity.
• Build and maintain a forward 13‑week truck‑movement plan, ensuring sufficient transport capacity for inbound dry goods, outbound finished goods, and inter‑site/3PL stock transfers.
• Model and forecast distribution cost‑to‑serve, including transport, storage, and handling costs, to support budgeting, scenario planning, and operational decision‑making.
• Translate demand and production plans into clear inventory and distribution requirements, ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time.
• Provide regular planning updates to cross‑functional teams, ensuring alignment between supply chain, production, commercial, and logistics stakeholders.

Logistics Operations

• Coordinate stock transfers to and from 3PL partners, ensuring timely movement, cost efficiency, and data accuracy.
• Work with your team to collaborate with production, warehousing, and logistics teams to ensure seamless material flow.
• Support operational readiness for new product launches, packaging changes, and promotional activity.
• Track and report key inventory KPIs (e.g., stock accuracy, service levels, aged stock, obsolescence risk).
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance planning accuracy, reduce waste, and improve supply chain responsiveness.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting tools to articulate current performance, highlight risks, and project future inventory and distribution positions.
• Use data visualisation to support decision‑making, improve transparency, and promote transparency and shared accountability across the supply chain.
• Ensure master data integrity for all relevant materials and planning parameters.

Your skills and background

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP), inventory planning, supply chain coordination or similar operational planning environments.
• Experience working with third‑party logistics providers (3PLs) and external supply chain partners.
• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, beverage, spirits or similar operational industries.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and external partners.
• Ability to analyse information, identify risks and support data‑informed decision‑making.

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. Our recruiting team are more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process, in order for you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Our mix of benefits

• Competitive salary, along with performance related bonus
• Defined Contribution Pension
• Private medical insurance, including income protection
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual holiday entitlement (increasing with length of service) plus public holidays
• Pernod Ricard share incentive plan and share ownership plan
• Life Assurance
• An allowance each year to spend on our brands
• Employee discounts from a range of high street retailers
• Regular events in our very own office bar

Learn more about working with Pernod Ricard https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en

Learn more about Chivas Brothers https://www.chivasbrothers.com/