WHAT DOES A SUPPLY PLANNING ANALYST DO?
This is primarily a technical role, one which will give the successful candidate wide ranging supply chain exposure and will place them in an ideal position to take advantage of the career opportunities available in Bacardi.
The role is based in the UK Supply Chain (SC) located in Glasgow. UKSC is one of five globally and manages all operational and supply activity for their brands. UKSC in Glasgow is responsible for managing the Bacardi portfolio of Whisky and Gin brands.
A high degree of flexibility is required in this role as a large part of it is responding to the situation on hand and providing insightful analyses as needed.
Working closely with the Network Supply Planning Manager the role involves leading & supporting cross functional projects with a large number of functions (Manufacturing, Procurement, Marketing, Sales, Packaging Development, Logistics, Global IT, Finance, Project Management, etc.)
Provide analytical support on Supply & Demand planning activities to the Network Supply Planning Manager during day-to-day activities. Provide visibility across the Bacardi extended Supply Chain (from 1st level suppliers to customer warehouse) and ensure Supply meets Demand on time at the best cost/quality for a defined scope of responsibility. Coordinates or supports New Products Introduction pipeline.
RESPONSIBILITIES
WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART, YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO:
Support Sales & Operations Planning
•Secure Supply and provide visibility through the supply chain
•Support and improve S&OP process for plants under UK SC responsibility together with markets and global functions stakeholders.
•Ensure Global S&OP process is moving to the next step with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) ensuring a bottom up and then a top down alignment.
•Provide analysis on demand patterns and future requirements to facilitate OC resource planning
•Support Global yearly Long Term Demand Planning process for core spirit categories under responsibility
Digital & Analytical Tools for Planning Optimization
•Analise weekly the Replenishment forecast changes with related root cause analysis
•Work with markets & regions to ensure robust planning master data, in relation to replenishment signals
•Key aim to optimize inventory across the global Bacardi network. Guardian of SAP set-up to ensure the perfect Heuristic Signal.
•Oversee the development of Business Intelligence (BI) reports to enable effective decision making
•Leverage advanced digital and analytical tools (such as predictive analytics or AI) to refine planning models, improve Replenishment forecasting accuracy and drive more efficient decision-making
Innovations management
•Support the projects delivery for the brand supply Chain function driving communication to and from the Markets
•Secure any Innovation new Demand is captured in advance through the S&OP process
•Ensuring timely planning & decision making, to achieve successful product launches in collaboration with innovation team
•Product Lifecycle management and SKU rationalization / clusterisation
•Manage finish goods phase in/out
Lead Supply Chain improvement programs
•Support Demand Driven Replenishment Program deployment and solution improvement for Plants in charge. Become the SC expert in this area and assist the brand supply chain manager in developing suitability criterion and measurement for market involvement in DDR.
Ensure Systems accuracy and development
•Responsible to maintain Supply Network Planning (SNP) within the global planning system (APO) in order to provide visibility of the full Bacardi business through the supply chain.
•Oversee the development of Business Intelligence (BI) reports to enable effective decision making
Measure Supply Chain performance
•Develop, maintain and broadcast relevant set of KPI to control Supply Chain performance (inventory, lead time, Replenishment Performance etc.)
•Provide analysis & facilitate actions, to optimise capacity, labour, inventory (incl. obsolete & slow-moving) & supplier requirements
Product allocation management
•Manage allocations with markets & regions, during periods of constraint & ensure execution excellence with Customer Success team
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
·Experience in a production planning and/or demand planning in a supply chain environment within FMCG Company desirable
·Educational Requirement: Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Management
·Expert Microsoft Excel, Power BI is a plus
·Excellent computer skills including Excel and SAP ECC/APO experience or any other Planning and ERP system knowledge
·Language skills: English
·Experience in Innovation, continuous improvement and project management advantageous
·Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills
·Excellent communication, written and presentation skills
·Ability to make quick decisions for corrective action
·Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment
·Self-starter who works well under limited direction. Ability to work independently with high degree of initiative and drive
·Listening skills