Job Description : Supply Strategy Development Manager Level: 5A Location : London / Edinburgh / Dublin / Amsterdam Reports to: Supply Strategy Senior Manager - Performance Contract Full time and permanent Closing date 3rd December About the role As part of Diageo's new Supply Strategy capability, this role is central to developing the analytics, business cases and strategic insight that shape our long-term supply direction. You'll bring rigour, structured thinking and strategic curiosity to help build category-level supply strategies and support enterprise-wide decisions on capacity, investment and capability. You'll work across manufacturing, logistics, procurement and category teams to understand where the business needs to go over the next 5-10 years, and you'll contribute directly to key strategic questions around make vs. buy, capital investment and future capability needs. You'll also provide strategic support for Tequila and European supply strategy. What you'll do Develop category-level supply strategies aligned to corporate priorities Build business cases and strategic analyses to inform supply investment Support make/buy evaluations, M&A assessments and long-term planning Partner with Manufacturing, Logistics and Procurement on functional strategies Provide competitive and market intelligence to benchmark choices Contribute to network design and long-term capital strategy Deliver clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders What you'll bring Experience in supply chain planning, category strategy or consulting Strong understanding of supply chain operations Excellent analytical ability with structured, strategic thinking Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders Clear written and verbal communication skills 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, approaches, 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: 1HQ Additional Locations : Amsterdam, Edinburgh Park, Nangor Road Job Posting Start Date : 2025-11-19 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/)