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Manager, NAW Long Term Strategic Planning

Job Description :

Our performance ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle. It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere.

We are a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer! We produce an assortment of over 200 amazing brands – old and new, large and small, global and local – that are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world!

Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share standard methodology.

Purpose of Role:
To lead the Long term S&OP Cycle built around a Demand Review, Supply Review, Supply Leadership Review and Executive Review for NAW Whiskey in support of the 10 Year Business Aspirations. In addition, the individual will look to develop the Strategic Long-Term Planning Analyst whose primary focus will on the maturation, distillation and blend reporting tied to our long-term plans of aged liquid. Specifically ensuring the aged liquid concerns of Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply are met to deliver Diageo’s performance ambition.

Decision Making:
This role is responsible for leading the Long-Range Mature Liquid S&OP providing an overall health of supply in comparison to demand aspirations. In addition, the person defines the majority of the Annual Targets for filling and dumping of liquid for Whisky while monitoring monthly performance vs. those targets.

Complexity of Role:
Planning and overall supply responsibility for Mature Liquid that is laid down to support future needs & to mange existing stocks to support current aspirations & bottling within the NA Supply network at both internal and 3rd party manufacturers. Key to the role is to strengthen and sustain continuous communication and relationships between the Long-Range Mature planning team and other key partners regarding risks and opportunities to the overall supply of mature liquid in North America. The role interacts with multiple partners across various functions including Supply Planning, Logistics, Tech Ops, Procurement and Marketing. Critical to this is understanding of key drivers for each partner group, and to drive consensus across groups when needed.
Key Outputs:

Drive proactive engagement and transparency within the cross functional NAM Whiskey teams. Support ongoing comprehensive reviews of the state of the business as it relates to both maturing categories, identifying/raising issues, driving decisions & resolutions as necessary with senior partners.
Maintain/model current maturing stock requirements and long range planning to support Diageo NA Whiskey aspirations. This includes proactive scenario planning to take advantage of growth opportunities as well as mitigate risk.
Develop Maturing AOP plans for Diageo and 3rd Party suppliers whiskey category. Plan to encompass all distillation & maturation activities for the fiscal year.
Provide significant and proactive support of innovation projects, actively shaping liquid supply plans for programs in the innovation pipeline to ensure continuity of supply to base business and support of Innovation.

Qualifications/Experience Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related business field.
5+ years experience in Aged Liquid environment and/or Supply Chain Planning
Musts:
- Knowledge of MPS/MRP methodology
- Data driven with excellent analytics (spreadsheet/BW)/scenario planning skills
- Exceptional people development capabilities- demonstrated ability to develop at the individual and team level
- Track record of leading/ driving continuous improvement initiatives
Highly Preferred
- Working knowledge of Aged Liquids
- APICS affiliation

IMPORTANT NOTES:
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Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Stamford

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2023-04-05

Salary Range:

Minimum Salary:

$110040

Maximum Salary:

$183400

At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.