Market Planning Team Leader

Job Description :

Market Planning Team Leader
Location: Amsterdam
Please note that this is initially a 12 month contract as per our standard hiring practices, with the potential to go permanent

Closing date: 27th March

About the Function 

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.
About the Role

The Market Planning Team Leader is a key people Leadership role within the European Planning and Logistics organization. As part of the Global PLAN organisation, we are on a journey to World Class planning and you will be responsible for the following:

• Europe P&L to lead in Supply Chain Planning methodologies to deliver Diageo’s performance ambition

• Optimised supply chain leadership, decision making and support to our Global Markets, Supply Sites, Procurement and Spirit Supply

• Overall ownership of designated Market’s Shipment Requirements, Production response and Inventory strategies to deliver our Sales ambition

• A strong ambassador for our Diageo Markets within Global Supply

Role Responsibilities 

This specific role of the Market Planning Team Leader is to lead, coach and inspire a team of Market Planners to successfully deliver product availability service goals, whilst optimising Supply Chain costs and inventory management of finished goods.
This role has direct reports and you will partner with Supply Chain Directors, GBS Categories, Brand Teams, Technical, MAKE, MOVE and Supply Finance.
It is crucial that you have the ability to lead and maintain great relationship with a variety of key stakeholders and can adapt their style to suit a diverse customer base, stakeholders and team members.
Experience / skills required 

• To be successful in role you will have experience working in Supply Chain planning with a proven track record including demand and supply network planning.

• You will have a strong understanding of end to end supply chain operational processes, and have excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. 

• It is essential that you have experience with planning systems.

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
   

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 various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business 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.

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Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Amsterdam

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2025-03-12