Demand Control Manager in Bristol

Vinarchy is an exceptional global wine company committed to redefining wine. Crafting extraordinary wines in Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile and the United States, we are relentlessly innovative, ambitious and imaginative at every stage from grape to glass.

As part of the European S&OP team, Demand Control works with Commercial, Demand and Supply planning teams to balance demand and supply on the short-term horizon to provide best in class service to our customers. As Demand Control Manager, you will be accountable for the leadership of the Demand Control function, optimising the tactical (0-26 weeks) execution for the UK & EMEA business units, whilst managing 2 direct reports. You will be responsible for evaluating & improving Demand Control performance, providing analytical recommendations, insight and outcomes that will enhance organisational performance, whilst proactively responding to changes in the demand plan.

In this role, you will drive continuous improvement plans through demonstrating lean leadership with regards to Demand Control processes & techniques, reporting and action planning around key KPIs, including Availability, Demand Planning Forecast Performance and Working Capital risks. Please note, this is a fixed term contract until January 2027.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Working as the critical link between the Commercial business unit and The Park Supply Planning team, driving a customer first ethos at all times.
• Accountability for all commercially driven production plan change requests, understanding financial and strategic implications.
• Accountability for analysing and reporting demand and/or supply fluctuations within product lead times, implementing proactive action plans.
• Communicating mid and long term identified issues, working collaboratively with Commercial Sales leads to agree allocation strategies when required.
• Working collaboratively with Demand Planning to provide swift conclusive decision making to customer opportunities and significant promotional uplifts, ensuring existing commitments aren’t compromised, providing in-depth insight to future forecasts.
• Reviewing and agreeing safety stock levels on a quarterly basis.
• Accountability for the optimisation and execution of all NPD launches, in collaboration with Marketing Operations.
• Working with Marketing Operations and Commercial Sales leads to manage product exit strategies to minimise working capital implications.
• Accountability for mitigating Out Of Stocks through the weekly exceptions process, ensuring first class product availability.
• Facilitating monthly management and resolution of slow-moving inventory.
• Engaging at all levels of the business to ensure delivery of a consistent, robust and repeatable Tactical SO&P process, through engagement & communication with Senior Management Teams.
• Continuous Improvement of all tactical processes and monthly cycle.

What You’ll Bring:

• Excellent communicator, who demonstrates the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Strong relationship management skills, demonstrating openness and honesty.
• Demonstrate agile and lean leadership.
• Highly self-motivated and driven.
• Internally customer focused.
• Ownership of tactical S&OP process.
• Collaborative with a team player ethos.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Managing KPIs.
• Process lead consistently looking to continuously improve.

Essential Qualifications:

• +5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain/or Operations role.

Preferred:

• End to End Supply Chain experience.

Desired:

• WSET Level 2.

Why Join Us?

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success. We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team. You will also have access to:

• Annual wine allowance and access to unique wine specials.
• Flexible working (up to 2 days working from home).
• Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!
• Modern office located in Bristol.
• Go Beyond Day - make a difference in your local community.
• Access to an extensive online learning library.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Discounts & Annual Flu Vaccination Program.
• Employee Assistance Program & Various exclusive employee discounts.

Ready to redefine your future? At Vinarchy we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.