About Us
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Vinarchy. Redefining Wine.
Established in 2025 following the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, 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, and sharing them in almost every corner of the world, we are relentlessly innovative, ambitious and imaginative at every stage from grape to glass.
About the role
We are recruiting for a full time Product Change Manager to fulfil a 12-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
You will facilitate a successful product change, entry, and exit process from a supply perspective. Liaise with relevant regions and functions to assess feasibility and collate plans and timelines for execution in line with Business, Commercial and Customer expectations. Track and manage key milestones for key stakeholders. Own the critical path for successful product entry, change and exit. Ensure products are launched on time and In line with budget.
You will be part of a continuous improvement culture looking at all areas marketing operations performance at Vinarchy and you will collaborate cross functionally to identify and implement improvements.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, with an ideal start date of mid-January / early February.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Facilitate the product change, entry and exit process with robust evaluation of the impact to supply planning. Evaluate and input on feasibility assessments, supporting and liaising with relevant regions and Commercial & Operational functions to collate plans and timelines for execution in line with Business, Commercial and Customer objectives.
Be the owner of the critical path for product change, entry, and exit. Manage change projects by creation and control of the critical path, including milestones, interdependencies and lead times for all steps required for a successful change. Review routinely with key stakeholders for progress and liaise with Commercial Operations and Sales in relation to expected implementation timing, to support evaluation and escalation of risk.
Support launch programmes through consistent review of post launch activities and supply plans, monitoring for accurate and appropriate planning, contingency management and other internal tracking measures for proposal and approval of appropriate corrective measures as necessary.
Integrate change plans with routine S&OP processes to deliver real time reconciliation and decision making for regional Portfolio change including Supply Reviews, Demand Reviews, Wine S&D, materials forecasting. Develop and deliver improvements to routines, both within and as SME in relation to the portfolio function, including process facilitation and documentation.
Develop and maintain data integrity checks to ensure correct alignment of key planning data & up to date KPI tracking.
Support product evaluation through the provision of supply & portfolio planning information & reports; and agree, plan and implement course corrective supply plans with Commercial teams.
What Youll Bring:
Experience of Supply planning & management
New product introduction
Experience of managing projects and multiple stakeholders
S&OP
Highly computer literate
Advanced Excel skills including the ability to create and manage pivot tables and VLOOKUP. Design and manipulate complex trackers and create intricate formulas.
Ideally educated to Degree level or have relevant experience to match.
3+ years experience in FMCG environment
Behavioural
Project management
Prioritising and planning
Customer obsession
Communication
Analytical and creative thinker.
Driving change
Time management
Prioritising & planning
Commercial acumen
Why Join Us?
Vinarchy is a home for passionatepeople 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)
Paid Parental Leave
Start your weekend early with our Fast Friday finishes!
Modern office located Bristol or Weybridge
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? APPLY TODAY!
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.
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