Planner

Diageo; Braintree; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to develop 0-12 week production plans across two packaging plants and related rework sites. You will liaise with European suppliers, ensure Just-in-Time beer supply, and collaborate with procurement, finance and suppliers to reconcile invoices while maintaining service levels.

The role requires 3-5 years in FMCG planning, strong demand and supply planning knowledge, and advanced IT skills using SAP ECC6, SAP APO SNP, BW, and BEX Analyser.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years supply chain planning experience in FMCG
• Knowledge of Demand and Supply Planning, Operations, Logistics and Route to Market
• Stakeholder management experience with planning function
• Excellent IT and numerical skills to exploit SAP ECC6, SAP APO SNP, BW and BEX Analyser

Responsibilities

• Produce 0-12 week production plans to meet demand and optimize efficiency
• Micromanage short-term execution for two packaging plants and rework sites
• Call off materials, coordinating with external European suppliers to meet the plan
• Collaborate with Brewery to ensure Just-in-Time supply for the production plan
• Coordinate with Procurement, Finance and suppliers to reconcile invoices per SLAs
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the strategy
• Lead Dry Goods inventory plans to control stocks and minimize write-offs
• Support Global Supply Chain projects and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Ensure cross-functional communication of forward plans across procurement, packaging, brewing and logistics
• Deliver excellent customer service to global markets

Skills

Cross-functional

Analytical

Communication

Numerical

Education

BSc in Supply Chain, Business Administration or equivalent

APICS Qualified or equivalent

Tools

SAP ECC6

SAP APO SNP

Business Warehouse

BEX Analyser

Job description

Travel - Travel will be required between sites and 3rd Party re-workers Location - Marshalls Road About the Function: Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large‑scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It's fast-paced and hands‑on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers' hands, you'll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love. About the role

Responsibilities

• Produce clear and concise scheduled production plans from 0-12 weeks to guarantee availability of product to meet customer demand on time and in full to world-class standards while maximising production efficiency.
• Micromanage short term execution horizon for our 2 packaging plants and rework sites to meet requirements and avoid outsourcing costs.
• Call off Materials, liaising with our external European Suppliers based to ensure short to midterm production plan is delivered flawlessly. This covers all Beer Category material suppliers for Cans, Glass, Board, Closures and Widgets.
• Work in partnership with our Brewery to secure the accurate and efficient supply of Beer, Just in Time, to support the Production Plan.
• Work with Procurement, Finance and external Suppliers to facilitate and reconcile Supplier Invoices, based on our SLAs, Payment Terms and Legal obligations
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with key internal and external stakeholder at all levels within the organisation and leverage these relationships to deliver the Beer Category strategy.
• Initiate, lead and action Dry Goods inventory holding plans to control stocks of materials and to avoid write off costs for all markets supplied.
• Play a lead role in run and improve the business, Global Supply Chain Projects, Continuous Improvement agenda, Product Innovation and Renovation Processes, balancing need for flexibility with commitments to service, cost and quality.
• Ensure clear and flawless cross functional communications of forward plans across our supply chain (e.g. Procurement, Packaging, Brewing and Logistics)
• This role is crucial in delivering excellent Customer Service to all our Global Markets.

Requirements

• BSc in Supply Chain, Business Administration or equivalent
• APICS Qualified or equivalent
• 3 to 5 years Supply chain planning experience in an FMCG would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Demand and Supply Planning, Operations, Logistics and Route to Market is desirable.
• Stakeholder management experience with a proven track record leading in as planning function.
• Excellent IT and numerical skills, to exploit benefits of SAP ECC6, SAP APO SNP, Business Warehouse and BEX Analyser.
• Working with Us Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You'll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. Together, we're constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life's moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

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