About Us
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 Demand Controller to fulfil a 4-month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This role is pivotal in connecting our Commercial and Operational teams, driving a customer-first approach and making a tangible impact on our business.
As a Demand Controller, you will act as the crucial link between the UK & EMEA Commercial businesses and Encirc's Production Schedulers, Supply Planning, and Inventory teams. Your key responsibilities will include managing and taking ownership of all Commercial and Demand-driven production plan changes, ensuring alignment with both financial and strategic goals.
In this role, youll be responsible for the accuracy of the near-term (3-month) demand plan, working collaboratively with the Demand Planning Team and Customer Relationship/Service Team. Youll also work closely with the Supply Planning Team to identify and communicate significant volume demands that exceed forecasts and fall within lead times.
Another critical aspect of the role will involve ensuring visibility of constrained products against the latest demand requirements. You'll actively seek cost-effective solutions to resolve constraints or coordinate customer allocations to minimize overall business impact.
This is a 4-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, with an ideal start date in November.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Attending the weekly Exception Report review, both identifying issues and potential solutions to maximise overall customer service levels and best business outcome
* Communicating short and mid-term identified issues & availability constraints, working collaboratively with Commercial Sales leads to agree allocation strategies when required.
* Working collaboratively with Demand Planning Team to provide swift conclusive decision making to customer opportunities and significant promotional uplifts, ensuring existing commitments arent compromised and cost/business impact is minimized.
* Working collaboratively with Marketing Operation & Demand Planning teams to manage NPD and product change in order to maximise customer availability relevant whilst minimising costs & exposure to the business.
* Working with Marketing Operations and Commercial Sales leads to manage product exit strategies in order to minimise sku complexity, any obsolescence/SMI exposure and overall working capital implications.
* Managing the Made To Order BIB process to ensure stock availability in line with customer requirements, whilst balancing stock holding to ensure no risk to shelf life or availability.
* Responsibility for optimising the UK & EMEASA regions demand fluctuations within supply lead times in order to maximise product availability whilst minimising cost impact to the business.
* Responsible for daily fulfillment tasks, ensuring smooth order flow through to the warehouse, and working with the Customer service and Credit Control teams to facilitate.
* Analysing and providing solution recommendations within the 0-12 week supply horizon that minimise service disruption to our customers.
What Youll Bring:
* Working knowledge of overall Supply Chain, Operations & Customer service
* Microsoft office knowledge, Excel, Word & Power Point
* Wine knowledge ideally WSET level 2
* FMCG business experience
Behaviours:
* Process Excellence
* Problem Solving
* Time Management
* Communication verbal and written
* Decision Making
* Interpersonal skills
* Attitude
* Team orientated
* Managing Change
* Influencing, Negotiation & Persuasiveness
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 locatedBristol 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? APPLYTODAY!
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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