Job Description :
Job Title: Planner
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Pattern: 8 AM to 5 PM (Flexible)
Travel - Travel will be required between sites and 3rd Party re-workers
Location - Marshalls Road
About the Function:
Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.
With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.
It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.
About the role
- Produce clear and concise scheduled production plans from 0-12 weeks to guarantee availability of product to meet customer demand on time and in full to world-class standards while maximising production efficiency.
Micromanage short term execution horizon for our 2 packaging plants and rework sites to meet requirements and avoid outsourcing costs. - Call off Materials, liaising with our external European Suppliers based to ensure short to midterm production plan is delivered flawlessly. This covers all Beer Category material suppliers for Cans, Glass, Board, Closures and Widgets.
- Work in partnership with our Brewery to secure the accurate and efficient supply of Beer, Just in Time, to support the Production Plan.
- Work with Procurement, Finance and external Suppliers to facilitate and reconcile Supplier Invoices, based on our SLAs, Payment Terms and Legal obligations
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with key internal and external stakeholder at all levels within the organisation and leverage these relationships to deliver the Beer Category strategy.
- Initiate, lead and action Dry Goods inventory holding plans to control stocks of materials and to avoid write off costs for all markets supplied.
- Play a lead role in run and improve the business, Global Supply Chain Projects, Continuous Improvement agenda, Product Innovation and Renovation Processes, balancing need for flexibility with commitments to service, cost and quality.
- Ensure clear and flawless cross functional communications of forward plans across our supply chain (e.g. Procurement, Packaging, Brewing and Logistics
- This role is crucial in delivering excellent Customer Service to all our Global Markets
Experience/skills required:
· BSc in Supply Chain, Business Administration or equivalent
· APICS Qualified or equivalent
· 3 to 5 years Supply chain planning experience in an FMCG would be advantageous.
· Good knowledge and understanding of Demand and Supply Planning, Operations, Logistics and Route to Market is desirable.
· Stakeholder management experience with a proven track record leading in as planning function.
Excellent IT and numerical skills, to exploit benefits of SAP ECC6, SAP APO SNP, Business Warehouse and BEX Analyser.
Working with Us
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:
Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.
We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.
Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.
Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.
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Worker Type :
RegularPrimary Location:
Marshalls RoadAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-11-06Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or an equivalent field
- APICS qualification or equivalent
- Three to five years of supply chain planning experience, preferably in FMCG
- Knowledge of demand and supply planning, operations, logistics, and route to market
- Stakeholder management experience and a proven track record leading in a planning function
- Excellent IT and numerical skills
- Experience with SAP ECC6, SAP APO SNP, Business Warehouse, and BEX Analyser
Diageo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Diageo and has not been reviewed or approved by Diageo.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and often described as top-tier, particularly in manufacturing and salaried roles, with many indicating they feel fairly compensated. Compensation is frequently cited as a strong reason to join and stay despite pressures in some parts of the business.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is widely recognized as a flagship offering, equalized across parents and inclusive of adoption and surrogacy, with benefits and bonuses maintained during leave. This family-friendly approach is highlighted as industry-leading and a standout element of the package.
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Retirement Support — Pension schemes are described as generous, with notable employer contributions enhancing long‑term financial security. In key markets such as the UK and U.S., offerings like pensions and 401(k) plans are presented as core components of total rewards.
Diageo Insights
What We Do
Diageo's official LinkedIn account. We're a global leader in premium drinks, across spirits and beer, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the industry. With over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, our portfolio has remarkable breadth. From centuries-old names to exciting new entrants, and global giants to local legends, we're building the very best brands out there, and with over 30,000 talented people based in over 135 countries, we're a truly global company. With such diversity, we're able to truly represent our broad consumer base and think differently about the future. To maintain our position as leaders in the alcoholic beverage market, we always invest in the future and are mindful of the impact we have. Because just like the legends of our past, we're here to raise the bar – for people as well as the planet








