Job Description : Job Title: Decision Support Manager Contract: permanent Location: Edinburgh About us With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating. About the Function Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000 people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations. Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We're committed to realising our 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture. About the role The Decision Support Manager will take a lead role in Diageo's Global Supply sourcing projects and will be responsible for leading the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data to support strategic decision-making processes. Secondly, the role acts as a Financial Business Partner of the Global Technical Function, supporting the team with value creation evaluation of their activities. This is a global role which involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and using data to provide insights that drive business performance and critical initiatives. Role Responsibilities · Partner with markets globally to support the development of financial cases and guide teams through the Global Sourcing gate process. · Collaborate with senior management and partners to understand business objectives and identify data needs. · Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of complex data sets to inform business decisions. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data used for decision support. · Use strong commercial lens to lead in the translation of quantitative analysis into key insights for partners and gatekeepers. · Present insights, forecasts, and recommendations to support strategic planning and operational decision-making. · Find opportunities for process improvements and implement data-driven strategies to enhance business operations. Experience / skills required 3-5 years of proven experience in project management, Finance or similar fields. Professional experience in Supply Chain (Beverage industry, FMCG, or other production companies). Consistent track record of influencing and driving functional leadership teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey data-driven insights to a diverse audience. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with efficient prioritization. Strategic problem solver with a proactive approach to identifying business opportunities and challenges. Diligent with a commitment to accuracy and quality. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. CIMA/CA qualified preferred. Flexible Working Statement 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. Diversity statement Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace 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 and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Worker Type : Regular Primary Location: Edinburgh Park Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2025-10-28 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. DRINKiQ What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ (https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/)