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Integrated Business Planning Analyst

Location: Amsterdam

Closing Date: 28/06/2024

Please note this role requires fluency in both German and English

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/Scope

Diageo's performance ambition is to become the most trusted and respected CPG; 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. To enable this, an above-the-market Centre of Excellence has been established to perform key functional areas within PLAN, spanning over all Diageo’s markets, using a central pool of expertise that ensures standard and effective practices across countries.

Purpose of the Role

The Integrated Business Planning Lead is responsible for leading and driving a collaborative and efficient monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. This role is responsible for running on a weekly and monthly basis S&OE and S&OP meetings to align a consensus plan with Sales, Marketing and Finance. It is also responsible for managing any overlays to the baseline volume driven by new product introductions, promotions, price increases and any other commercial activity that may affect demand. This role will own the Demand Planning part of S&OP process for its market, and is accountable for the forecast accuracy performance to achieve agreed upon targets.

Accountabilities:

Facilitate the S&OP process in the Market ·

• Lead the generation, alignment and consensus of the 18 month rolling demand plan on SKU/depot level in weekly and monthly buckets in support of the S&OP process.

• Lead the Demand Review step of the S&OP process with the Marketing, Supply, Finance and Commercial teams.

• Facilitate Demand Control process including weekly meetings for quicker decision making in the short term.

• Facilitate delivery of inputs to the S&OP process to ensure quality inputs are received.

• Challenge the AOP projected growth assumptions based on historical trends where necessary.

• Collaborate with the COE Demand Planners, local Innovation and Commercial teams on volume and size assumptions, shipment timings and cannibalization projections for all new product introductions.

• Fully drives demand and supply integration and continuously drives alignment to one plan.

• Work closely with Finance Manager to ensure volume is translated into value for S&OP process.

Generate 18 month Consensus Demand Plan (volume)

• Analyse & manage volume assumptions, considering all relevant factors, both internal and external.

• Communicate critical forecast changes and supply constraints to partners in the Supply Chain, Sales and Finance teams, as well as the CoE.

• Collaborate with Demand Planners to conduct root cause analysis to identify drivers of forecast error and work together to take the necessary corrective action to drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and bias performance.

• Ensure scenario planning for significant events in market (duty changes, customer activities, economic conditions changes, etc.)

Skills/Qualifications

• Fluency/Full professional proficiency in German required in this role.

• Good knowledge, management and coordination of S&OP process.

• Excellent analytical, organizational and decision making skills.

• Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills; able to manage multiple partners across functions and geographies.

• Ability to challenge senior team members and manage tension in S&OP conversations.

• Exceptional communication skills – verbal, written and presentation.

• Detailed understanding of end to end supply chain operational processes within Diageo, inventory, conversion, logistics and customer service.

• Proficient in MS applications e.g. Excel, Power BI, BW.

• Proficiency in SAP APO.

• +5 years in Supply Chain planning experience (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Material Planning), including significant experience managing S&OP process.

• Finance roles would also be considered.

• Wider cross-functional experience preferable e.g. Commercial, Finance or Supply.

• Prior experience leading and embedding S&OP standard processes ways of working.

• High degree of quantitative and analytical skills.

• Degree or equivalent in appropriate supply chain, mathematical, engineering, or business degree.

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities

• Contributary pension scheme

• Comprehensive health insurance

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 diverse and inclusive 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.

Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all.

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 talented 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. 

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Amsterdam

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-05-24

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 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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