Demand Planner - Global Travel

Demand Planner - Global Travel

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: London

Closing date: 11/03/2025

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:

• Run & Improve Sales and Operations Planning / Integrated Business Planning process.
• Lead Demand Planning Process - statistical baseline plus building block with both data and market intelligence.
• Collaborate/Drive business planning integration with multifunctional partners.
• Generate & Improve 18months rolling forecast and accuracy.
• Develop Value Add Analysis to facilitate business decisions.

Important metrics (at country level):

• Sales Forecast Accuracy (Lag-3, Lag-1)
• Sales Forecast Bias (Lag-3, Lag-1)
• Stat. Forecast Value Add
• IBP Process Maturity
• CFR/Inventory

Accountabilities:

Business planning integration:

• Lead monthly S&OP/IBP process and weekly S&OE meetings
• Collaborate with Innovation, Commercial, Marketing, Finance for building block assumption validations
• Drive consensus demand agreement with value discussion, scenario planning and R&Os w partners
• Facilitate demand and supply integration, supply trade-off plan alignment.
• Communicate critical changes and escalations for quick resolution.
• Provide visibility and rational prediction to support business decisions.

Demand forecasting:

• Implement and sustain demand forecasting operational processes. It contains running statistical forecasting, incremental volumes building blocks analysis and calculations (e.g. consumption analysis, price elasticity analysis, share trend analysis, in-store activity / promotions volume calculations, Stock in Trade analysis, innovation pipeline volume calculations etc.)
• Analyse and manage base & overlay assumptions with cross functional teams.
• Land the generation & agreement of 18-24 month rolling demand plan on SKU/Location level in weekly and monthly buckets.

Continuous improvement on Process and Forecasting results:

• Frame demand forecasting segmentation and targeted demand strategy.
• Conduct deviation analysis, PDCA on Forecast Accuracy KPIs.
• Oversee the monthly governance process, drive improvement on IBP Process Maturity.
• Support system/automate tools/analytics developments and advance planning platform transition.
• Partner with global/ regional function teams to implement best practice ways of working.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and driving Demand Planning and Integrated Business Planning processes.
• Recent several years of demand planning experience, including significant experience managing S&OP process.
• Ability to foster effective relationships, especially with senior team members and demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Proficient in data analysis tools such as Excel, VBA, Power BI etc., and have strong data analysis skills.
• Exceptional communication skills - verbal, written and presentation.
• Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain and cross functions' interface.
• Highly organised and self-motivated, with an ability to anticipate, effectively prioritise and progress workload.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across various levels of the organisation.
• Resilient to maintain composure and efficiency in difficult conversations.
• SAP APO working knowledge is a must. Experience in SAP, Anaplan, Power BI, VBA would be an advantage.
• Wider cross-functional experience preferable e.g. Commercial, Finance or Supply.
• Prior experience leading and embedding S&OP best practice ways of working
• High degree of quantitative and analytical skills.
• Degree or equivalent experience in appropriate supply chain or business management.

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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.]]>