Quality Management Lead - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Bacardi-Martini

Description

Contract type
Permanent

This is primarily a technical role, one which will give the successful candidate wide ranging supply chain exposure and will place them in an ideal position to take advantage of the career opportunities available in Bacardi.

The operations centre (OC) is one of five globally and manages all operational and supply activity for their brands.

The OC in Glasgow is responsible for managing the Bacardi portfolio of Whisky and Gin brands.

A high degree of flexibility is required in this role as a large part of it is responding to the situation on hand and providing insightful analyses as needed.

Working closely with the Demand Manager the role involves leading & supporting cross functional projects with a large number of functions (Manufacturing, Procurement, Marketing, Sales, Packaging Development, Logistics, Global IT, Finance, Project Management, etc.)
Provide analytical support on Supply & Demand planning activities to Demand Manager during day-to-day activities.

Provide visibility across the Bacardi extended Supply Chain (from 1st level suppliers to customer warehouse) and ensure Supply meets Demand on time at the best cost/quality for a defined scope of responsibility.

Coordinates or supports level 2 & 3 New Products Introduction pipeline

Support and improve S&OP process for plants under Supply Chain Brand Manager (SCBM) responsibility together with markets and global functions stakeholders.

Ensure Global S&OP process is moving to the next step with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) ensuring a bottom up and then a top down alignment.

Provide analysis on demand patterns and future requirements to facilitate OC resource planning
Support Global yearly Long Term Demand Planning process for core spirit categories under responsibility.
Define, control and reduce end to end Inventory
~ Drive a quarterly review of key in-markets stocks for the OC brands, with particular focus on projected stock levels within the financial year.

Innovations management
Support level 2 or 3 projects for the brand supply Chain function.
Product Lifecycle management and SKU rationalization / clusterization
Support Demand Driven Replenishment Program deployment and solution improvement for Plants in charge.

Become the OC expert in this area and assist the brand supply chain manager in developing suitability criterion and measurement for market involvement in DDR.

Responsible to maintain Supply Network Planning (SNP) within the global planning system (APO) in order to provide visibility of the full Bacardi business through the supply chain.

Develop Business Intelligence (BI) reporting to meet the requirements of the team.
Measure Supply Chain performance
~ Develop, maintain and broadcast relevant set of KPI to control Supply Chain performance (inventory, lead time, Replenishment Performance etc.)

Product allocation management
~ Work with the SCBM to develop processes and reporting around allocation management of scarce and high value products

Expert Microsoft Excel
Experience in a production, logistics or supply chain environment within FMCG Company desireable
Experience in Innovation, continuous improvement and project management a plus
Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Management
Strong analytical, organizational and planning skills
Excellent computer skills including Excel and SAP ECC/APO experience or any other Planning and ERP system knowledge

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.

People Agility:
You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance

Disclaimer:

Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe.

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 person's identity.

At Bacardi,we arecommitted toproviding ourPrimos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package ofcompensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families.

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
Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs
Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental)

Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.
We treat each other, and our communities, like family. We are all 'Primos' (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi.