Category Master Planner
- SAP
- Excel
- SAP ECC
- Power BI
WHATDOES A CATEGORY PLANNER DO?
Owner of production & network supply plans for their categories, the Category Master Planner partners with Regional Supply teams, markets & global brand teams to translate distribution requirements into realistic production plans, optimising for service, cost & cash.
As the key interface for the supply centre to markets / regions, the Category Master Planner ensures robust & aligned plans are in place.
Collaborating closely with a wide range of stakeholders across local, regional & global functions, this role requires an individual adept at building relationships, strong communication skills & comfortable in providing meaningful, constructive challenge.
Technical skills are also key to success, proficient in using planning systems & analysis of big data. The role will give the successful candidate wide ranging supply chain exposure & will place them in an ideal position to take advantage of the career opportunities available in Bacardi.
A high degree of flexibility is required, to ensure timely responses to changing situations, providing data driven insights & ensuring effective decision making
RESPONSIBILITIES
WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART, YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE TO:
Production & Supply Planning â Mid Term (S&OE) & Long Term (S&OP)
â˘Translate distribution requirements to achievable production plansâ˘Assess capacity constraints across sitesâ˘Develop production sequence and monitor feasibilityâ˘Make informed Data-Driven Decisions to optimise service, cost & cashâ˘Partner withregional supply teams to align interregional flows with demand and capacityâ˘Model interregional flows and optimise networkâ˘Acquire medium and long-term demand forecasts for all FG inventory consuming events and control the translation of those forecasts into a network supply plan by collaborating with cross-functional partnersâ˘Manage allocations with regional supply teams, optimising total network & handling known constraints in line with business strategyâ˘Ensure transparency & clarity of volumes with associated assumptions, ensuring alignment of key stakeholders within categoriesâ˘Lead & influence internal stakeholders to deliver service & cost performance that will support successful delivery of these strategiesâ˘Provide analysis & facilitate actions, to optimise capacity, labour, inventory (incl. obsolete & slow-moving) & supplier requirementsâ˘Support & enable the Long-Term Demand Planning process, for categories under your responsibilityDigital & Analytical Tools for Planning Optimization
â˘Work with markets & regions to ensure robust planning master data, in relation to replenishment signalsâ˘Key aim to optimise inventory across the global Bacardi networkâ˘Guardian of SAP set-up, ensuring the perfect Heuristic Signal with all regional supply teamsâ˘Leverage digital & analytical tools to refine planning models, improve Replenishment accuracy & drive efficient decision-makingProduct Lifecycle Management & Portfolio Optimisation
â˘Production planning regarding Product Lifecycle Management & SKU optimisation with NPD & marketing teamsâ˘Key planning representative for finished goods NPD projects, within assigned category/categoriesâ˘Ensuring timely planning & decision making, to achieve successful product launches in collaboration with innovation teamâ˘Monitor execution of aligned plans, including depletion plans to limit write off exposureâ˘Be a custodian of plant SKU master data, to ensure effective management of products â˘Experienced in End-to-End Planning & S&OP within an FMCG company is required
â˘Strongproactive communicator; capable of delivering concise, clear messaging to influence & drive key business decisionsâ˘Self starter with a strong sense of urgencyâ˘Strong at building relationships with internal and external stakeholdersâ˘Customer Service âConsumer At The Heartâ of everything you do with a passion for delivering service and resultsâ˘Quick to identify trends, interpret data & can easily draw conclusions from the reported data; Capable of drawing out meaningful, actionable insights to share & influence stakeholders that will help drive business decisionsâ˘Sound operational, commercial & financial awareness & understands the meaning & implications of the data results for the businessâ˘Technically proficient with strong analytic competence; Expert Microsoft Excel, SAP ECC system; Power BI is a plusâ˘Data driven skills & mindset to problem solvingâ˘Strong organisational and planning skillsLEADERSHIP AGILITY
At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
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Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of âBelongingâ, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges youâre presented with
Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a personâs identity.Â
U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Perks of Working for us
At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.
Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:
Competitive Pay Package
Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
Retirement/Pension Plan
Health & Wellbeing
Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
Additional Benefits
The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.
Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.
Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.
Category Master Planner ¡ Bacardi