Supply Planning Team Leader

Supply Planning Team Leader
Location: Leven
Permanent

Join Our Supply Team
As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly. To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you're part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone. Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you'll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it's people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who'll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.

Context
We are building a world class Planning organisation, based on standardised processes and ways of working, which will enable;

• Diageo's performance ambition is to become the most trusted and respected CPG and our "must dos" set out where we aim to win in order to achieve this aspiration.
• Within Supply Chain this translates into goals that aim to deliver world class performance at best cost, drive value through exceptional service and enable new growth opportunities.

This specific role of the Supply Planning Team Leader is to manage a team of Supply Planners to balance our customer service objectives whilst maintaining optimal primary inventory, logistics costs (storage and direct dispatch) and production efficiencies.

The Supply Planning Team Leader will leverage, orchestrate and facilitate across the Supply Chain to deliver robust supply plans that meet business needs. This will be delivered via highly developed partnerships and adopting an Integrated Business Management approach. Adherence to all supply planning processes for operations in Scotland and the UK.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead, manage, coach and develop a team of 7 Supply Planners to ensure the required Supply Chain functional and leadership capabilities are being continuously developed in line with Diageo capabilities.
• Produce clear and concise supply plans to guarantee availability of product to meet customer demand on time and in full to world-class standards. Manage capacity positions for all lines at Leven to meet demand.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with key partners including Site Leadership, Scheduling, Market Planning, Logistics and TCE, at all levels within these organisations and leverage these relationships to deliver the Diageo strategy.
• Initiate, lead and action Finished Goods inventory holding plans to control stocks of finished product and to avoid write off costs, ensuring Inventory health and AWC goals are achieved each month.
• Play a lead role in run and improve the business, Supply Chain Projects, Continuous Improvement agenda, Product Innovation and Renovation Processes, balancing need for flexibility with commitments to service, cost and quality.
• Ensure excellent communications by self & team of forward plans to each participant in supply chain (e.g., Source, Make, Move and Demand).

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualification in Supply Chain, Business Administration or equivalent
• APICS Qualified or equivalent desired
• Significant Supply chain planning experience in an FMCG would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Supply Planning, Operations, Logistics and Route to Market is desirable.
• Excellent IT and numerical skills, to exploit benefits of SAP ECC6, SAP APO SNP

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of - and help build - an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

About Us
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 dedicated people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands.

Join us and you'll collaborate, explore, and innovate. Challenge and be challenged. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll build brands consumers love.

We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you'll have the backing you need to test new ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let's unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world's very best people. We're looking for people with curiosity, creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.