Pernod Ricard is the #2 worldwide in wines & distilled beverages and owns the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the sector: Absolut Vodka, Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish Whisky, Martell Cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Kahlúa, Malibu, Monkey 47, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, Ricard Pastis as well as Jacob's Creek and Campo Viejo.
Pernod Ricard is not just a brand you buy, it's one you're experiencing. That experience can be summarized in one word: Convivialité. Convivialité is how we do our business: bring passion to work every day and live to our values openness, collaboration, simplicity, and entrepreneurship.
PURPOSE
The Operations Transformation Project Manager will lead and execute strategic projects aimed at transforming our supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of supply chain processes, project management knowledge, and a proven ability to drive change in a complex environment.
RESPONSABILITIES
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Lead and manage supply chain transformation projects from conception through implementation.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Projects progress tracking: monitor key performance indicators and provide regular updates to senior management.
- For IT driven projects (e.g ERP implementation), represent the affiliates/markets to ensure business interests and requirements are delivered.
- Develop and present business cases for proposed changes, including cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment
DATA ANALYSIS & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
- Conduct detailed analysis of current supply chain processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for optimization.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the supply chain team.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
- Support change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements and best practices.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in supply chain management with focus on process improvement, systems and transformation.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Project management and change management knowledge / skills are an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluent in English. German, French and/ or Dutch are an advantage.
- Travel: approx. 20-30%. Depending on project. (e.g: for BNL focused projects, regular visits to Brussels will be required).
BENEFITS
- An excellent and market-based salary, an attractive bonus scheme, and 30 holiday days per year
- Training opportunities, and staff discount on our beautiful portfolio.
- An international working environment with an office on NDSM-Plein in Amsterdam
- And last but not least our Convivial company outings and Thirsty Thursdays in our own bar, where you can taste the mixed arts of your colleagues.
As an employee at Pernod Ricard, you are a "Créateur of Convivialité" which means you work with the best colleagues of a variety of backgrounds. What we have in common is the passion about our brands, industry, and the attitude: "make a new friend every day". Convivialité is our way of life. Pernod Ricard is a positive and inclusive working environment that encourages employees to be unique.
Interested?
Job Posting End Date:
Target Hire Date:
2025-01-01
Target End Date:
2025-12-31
What We Do
Pernod Ricard is a convivial, responsible and successful global wine and spirits group and the #1 premium spirits organisation in the world. The Group represents 240 premium brands available in more than 160 countries. We are 18,500 exceptionally talented people worldwide with our own salesforce in 73 countries.
Our portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the market with every major category of wine and spirits, providing Pernod Ricard with a unique competitive advantage. To keep growing our business, transforming our industry and making a positive impact on the world, we believe in the power of human connection. Creating ‘convivialité’ is our business and our raison d’être.
As ‘créateurs de convivialité’, our purpose is to turn every social interaction into a genuine, friendly and responsible experience of sharing. We believe there can be no convivialité with excess and strive to be sustainable and responsible at every step, from grain to glass.
