Job Description :
About us
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.
Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.
Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.
Join our Supply and Manufacturing Team
Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.
Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.
About this Role
You will be responsible for:
Managing Distribution Planning – Imports
- Rolling 18-month shipment plan for all imported spirits (Weekly and Monthly buckets)
- Reporting of KPIs(Cash/OTIF/COST), regular drumbeats with markets and customers, weekly health tracker and/or risk assessments, SKU exceptions.
- Coordination of supply of imported products with manufacturing plants and logistics team
- Manage for value across the Market’s Supply Chain (E.g., minimise write-offs, double handling, etc.)
- Act as Single point of contact to the ISC Supply Centres & Demand for supply of product into market to ensure product continuity
Process, communication and performance management
- Identify risks and/or opportunities to the overall supply plan and execute necessary changes and communicate effectively to key stakeholders
- Responsible for maintaining consistent inventory management practices in line with meeting demand requirements, identifying solutions to mitigate risks and improve overall tracking.
- Conduct root cause analysis of multiple information streams
- Manage the phasing in & out of products during its product life cycle
- Management of slow-moving stock with the objective of minimising the write-off of obsolete finished products
- Monthly Supply Review input for imported produced spirit
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Relevant working experience in the production or distribution planning process, preferably in consumer packaged goods Industry.
- Strong analytical skills (SAP APO system and Business Intelligence/BW )
- Qualifications bachelor’s degree or equivalent in appropriate supply chain, mathematical, Logistics, engineering, or business degree APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent desirable
- Baseline understanding of the end-to-end Supply Chain Planning processes; Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Distribution Requirements Planning, Inventory Planning, Conversion, Logistics, Procurement and Customer Service
- Proficient in MS applications e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, PowerBi.
- Good communication skills – verbal, written and presentation.
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.
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.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.
Recruitment Scam Warning
Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.
Worker Type :
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)Primary Location:
Qianhai, Shenzhen CityAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-09-23Skills Required
- Relevant experience in production or distribution planning
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain, mathematics, logistics, engineering, or business
- Strong analytical skills and experience with SAP APO and Business Intelligence/BW
- Baseline understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning, including demand, supply, distribution, inventory, logistics, procurement, and customer service
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Power BI
- Good verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification
- Experience in the consumer packaged goods industry
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
