Supply Chain Transformation Manager

Supply Chain Transformation Manager

Your Manager: Global BCos Planning Director

Team: Manufacturing, Supply Chain

Location: London, with travel across other sites, as required

Be part of something big

We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.

Here in the UK

In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:

• Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard UK , which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK market
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail , the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business.
• The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.

We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, ‘conviviality’ and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.

Your new team

This position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.

The scope of Operations stretches from Procurement through conversion (distillation and maturation) and manufacturing (or bottling) to all the downstream Supply Chain activities until the final product is delivered. In addition, Operations play a very active role in Innovation, Talent Development and Operational Risk Management.

The Chivas Brothers Supply Chain team are based in Glasgow and Dumbarton and oversee all aspects of our supply chain including production & material planning, bill of materials management, demand planning, logistics, direct sourcing, and customer service.

Your unique contribution

The Supply Chain Transformation Manager plays a crucial role in optimizing supply chain processes that are aligned with the global strategy and best practices. You will have responsibility for implementing the Pernod Ricard Supply Chain strategy.

You will oversee the transformation roadmap and lead on process improvement and system implementation projects to modernize planning, logistics, master data and export operations. You will be responsible for driving process mapping and redesign, identifying opportunities for process automation after eliminating non‑value‑adding steps and facilitating the onsite deployment and implementation of new systems.

You will have eight main areas of responsibility:

• Leadership and Building Capability
  • Lead and mentor the transformation team
  • Provide coaching and training in process design and project management, developing organizational capability in loss‑elimination methodologies and continuous improvement
  • Collaborate with reporting & analytics team, IT, operations & supply chain teams
• Process Mapping and Analysis
  • Manage current state (AS‑IS) process mapping of planning, logistics, export operations and related data flows
  • Work with external partners involved to design the TO BE processes for planning, logistics and export operations
  • Organize workshops and engage stakeholders to detect needs and operating model changes to enable the redesign of processes to improve operational efficiency and guide the programs through the transformation agenda
• Advanced Planning System (APS) Deployment Support
  • Define the target state for factory planning processes and system architecture and develop and prioritize a product roadmap, acting as onsite product owner for the APS
  • Coordinate requirements gathering, SIT, UAT and system configuration and oversee data migration and cut over, as well as managing the on site deployment, providing coaching and change management to ensure adoption and sustain it
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Transportation Management System (TMS) Implementation Support
  • Support the implementation of WMS and TMS solutions, developing project plans and managing the scope and budget, as well as coordinating cross‑functional resources
  • Ensure systems integrate with ERP and APS; manage user acceptance testing, go‑live and post‑implementation support and monitor performance
• Master Data Management Improvement
  • Map current master data management processes, identify weaknesses, and implement improved standards and governance in line with the global strategy programs
  • Collaborate with Tech and data owners to harmonize master data across APS, WMS, TMS and ERP systems and champion data quality and define clear roles and responsibilities for data maintenance
• Future New ERP System Implementation
  • Lead on the migration plan and execution, focusing on supply chain management processes, solution design and integration, guide the data migration strategy and module configuration. You will also be responsible for delivering training and change management as well as post implementation support.
• Process Automation and Continuous Improvement
  • Use Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate non-value adding activities and identify opportunities for automation (e.g., robotic process automation) after processes are optimized.
  • You will prioritize initiatives based on ROI and track benefits such as productivity, quality, cost savings and inventory reduction.
• Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, defining scope, schedule, budget and deliverables, track milestones, risks and issues
  • Ensure projects stay on time and within budget and that deliverables meet customer expectations, as well as providing regular progress reports to leadership and stakeholders
  • Apply change management to drive user adoption and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders
  • Facilitate cross‑functional workshops and presentations, secure buy‑in, and resolve conflicts

Who you’ll be working with

Internally, you’ll collaborate with the wider Supply Chain team as well as other colleagues across Procurement, IT, Operational Excellence, Finance, HR, Leadership team and Pernod Ricard HQ.

Externally, you will collaborate with contractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure delivery of services to the highest standard.

Your blend of talent

This position could be right for you if you:

• Have significant experience in supply chain operations and transformation, including leadership of large-scale process and systems projects
• Are an accomplished leader with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and motivate cross functional teams
• Are qualified to degree or master’s level (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Have a strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes (planning, S&OP, manufacturing, logistics, export, master data) and ability to redesign processes for efficiency and resilience
• Have proven process mapping and project management skills with the ability to develop and execute comprehensive project plans, manage budgets and resources, and deliver results on schedule
• Are experienced in working with advanced planning systems, WMS/TMS solutions and ERP systems and familiarity with data analytics tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Our mix of benefits

For your health , we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Our lifestyle benefits include 25 days’ annual holiday (increasing with length of service up to 27) plus public holidays, your employee pension, share incentive plan, share ownership plan, life assurance and more!

You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop, our reward & recognition scheme and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.

We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.

Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way

We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality ! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.

We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.

We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion

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 diversity and 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. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.

Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.

Responsible drinking

As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.

In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.

In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.

Closing Date for Applications:

25th August 2025

Job Posting End Date:

2025-08-26

Target Hire Date :

2025-12-01

Target End Date :

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