Supply Scheduler

Diageo; Ireland; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo, Littleconnell Brewery in Co. Kildare, is seeking a Supply Scheduler to translate production plans into feasible schedules for brewing, blending and beer movements across our network.

You will balance customer service, inventory and site constraints while supporting capacity expansion and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with brewery teams, packaging sites and supply chain partners, maintain stock visibility in SAP, monitor KPIs and drive operational excellence

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and handling complex schedules across multiple constraints and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and support decision-making.
• Experience using planning systems and resolving system-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage short-term brewing, blending and production schedules to meet demand and operational requirements.
• Maintain stock visibility and reporting through SAP and planning systems.
• Coordinate beer movements and tanker planning across breweries, packaging sites and third-party partners.
• Support capacity planning activities and network expansion projects to enable future growth.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing planning processes and ways of working.
• Monitor KPIs and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver supply chain performance.

Skills

Scheduling

Analytics

Stakeholder mgmt

Planning systems

Tools

SAP

Job description

Supply Scheduler - Littleconnell Brewery, Co.Kildare

Permanent Contract. Closing Date: 21/09/2026

Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team. With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About the Role

As a Supply Scheduler, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of brewing, blending and beer supply operations across our network. Working closely with brewery teams, packaging sites and supply chain partners, you'll translate production plans into achievable schedules that maximise service levels, optimise inventory and drive operational performance. This is an exciting opportunity to influence a sophisticated and growing beer portfolio while supporting capacity expansion and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Develop and manage short-term brewing, blending and production schedules to meet demand and operational requirements whilst balancing customer service, inventory levels, asset utilisation and site constraints.
• Maintain accurate stock visibility and reporting through SAP and planning systems.
• Coordinate beer movements and tanker planning across breweries, packaging sites and third-party partners.
• Support capacity planning activities and network expansion projects to enable future growth.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance planning processes, systems and ways of working.
• Monitor key performance indicators and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver operational excellence and supply chain performance.
• Work closely with stakeholders across other Diageo sites with close collaboration with the wider team based in St James Gate.

About you

You’ll be a highly organised planning professional with the ability to balance complex priorities, analyse data, and build strong relationships across a wide range of stakeholders. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, you use insight and collaboration to develop effective plans, improve performance, and drive successful outcomes.

• Proven experience developing and handling complex schedules across multiple constraints and stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, diagnose issues, and support informed decision-making
• Confident using planning and business systems, with the ability to investigate and resolve system-related issues
• Experience monitoring KPIs and evaluating planning effectiveness to drive continuous improvement
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, building trusted relationships across functions and organisational levels
• Strong influencing and communication skills, with the ability to align diverse teams behind common objectives
• Proactive and collaborative approach, able to drive execution and deliver results without direct authority over stakeholders

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.

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. 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.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

• Worker Type :Regular
• Primary Location:Littleconnell Brewery
• Additional Locations :
• Job Posting Start Date : 2026-08-20

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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