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Help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Join us for career defining opportunities that give you the chance to thrive.

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:

• 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.
• 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 stakeholders 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.

Experience/skills required:

• 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 a 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 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. 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.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 27,500 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 thinkers, leaders, and makers 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.