Brand Change & Material Analyst

Brand Change & Material Analyst
Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow or Leven
Permanent

Join Our Supply Team

As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly.

To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you're part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone. Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you'll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it's people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who'll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.

Purpose of the Role

Owning material management of innovation and brand change projects to support the demanding brand change agenda. The Analyst leads materials management for over 300 innovation and brand change projects annually. Their responsibility spans across various Packaging Sites and external 3rd party reworkers for Innovations, Renovations, Supply & Ops, Campaign/VAP and New to Market/Graphic Updates.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• To lead and own material management of innovation and brand change projects to support the demanding brand change agenda across a wide network of stakeholders globally across Diageo and externally.
• To drive execution of sophisticated projects including multi-brand and site from a materials perspective by making authoritative decisions to support project requirements and critical metrics.
• End to end ownership of materials per project with accountability for spend against project budget and write off.
• Materials Management - ensuring availability of materials in accordance to the project requirements and timeline.
• Vendor Management - Establishing and maintaining effective relationships, to ensure provision of material requirements.
• Inventory Management - Critical control of material depletion in line with project budget, providing recommendations on how to minimise cost impact to Diageo.
• Material Planning Support- ensure smooth transition to business as usual for new launches considering supply constraints and securing materials for future demand.
• Manage dry goods materials in support of the brand change agenda, to ensure best in class service to our 21 markets whilst supporting PM's to deliver against timelines and project targets.
• Provide excellent customer service to all key partners by establishing and maintaining an effective relationship with teams including Make, Move, Plan, Procurement, TCE, Global Suppliers and 3rd Party Rework Sites.
• Manage vendor collaboration, providing material requirements and phased delivery plans.
• Provide clear and accurate updates to Project Team on material availability.
• Accurate data set up for new components based on project requirements.
• Liaise with Material Planners on the long-term materials portfolio, providing independent demand volume information on new and existing components to allow for continuity of supply.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Excellent excel skills and ability to interrogate data
• Strategic thinking required with ability to manage trade offs
• Proactively identify and resolve issues
• Strong communication skills to work with project managers, suppliers, procurement and market and supply planning.
• Excellent arithmetic skills
• Influencing skills and experience of stakeholder management
• Strong prioritisation and planning skills
• Acutely organised and concise in delivery of reporting
• Proficient use of SAP DEP
• Ideal candidates would have end to end Supply Chain Experience with knowledge of the Innovation and Brand Change environment and Material Planning.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying.

We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Contributary pension scheme
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Annual bonus
• Share options

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this.

We believe the most diverse and inclusive culture makes for a better business and a better world.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent variousviewpoints, experiences andcommunities who generate thought-provokingworkto enhance ourbusiness and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all.

Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces 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 - an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 dedicated people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands.

Join us and you'll collaborate, explore, and innovate. Challenge and be challenged. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll build brands consumers love.

We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you'll have the backing you need to test new ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let's unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.

Ourambitionistocreatethebestperforming,mosttrustedandrespectedconsumer products companies in the world.Toachieve this, we need theworld'svery bestpeople.We're looking for people with curiosity, creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.]]>