Senior Demand Planner

[Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi, Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.]

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Working in close collaboration with the US Sales and Marketing Leadership you will play a critical role in taking a portfolio of brands and elevating their performance across the market. You’ll do this by leading demand planning and S&OP processes for your assigned brands. You will live our Founder mentality, leading forecast insights that will enable your assigned brands to reach greater heights.

About You

You are a nurturing leader who places consumer at the heart of all you do. You inspire others to work collaboratively, and you actively promote your team to think creatively. You are not afraid to challenge the status quo but do so whilst championing our Family culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

• Manage the demand planning process for assigned brands and prioritize markets for the supply plan within the portfolio
• Develop demand plans and drive monthly consensus through the S&OP process for volume and revenue projections for the assigned brands, involving the key internal stakeholders
• Create and propose product allocations for brands that warrant this approach
• Collect past and future demand drivers and work with stakeholders to identify the impact of drivers on demand.
• Work with the commercial teams to gather latest market intelligence on specific customer-level demand events
• Liaise with customer service, investigation and analysis to determine short term demand trend impacts, highlighting deviations to plans and escalation into S&OE
• Uncover risks and opportunities tied to demand uncertainties and help develop alternative business response options with the Marketing and Commercial teams
• Maintain, analyze and review statistical forecast data for the assigned brands
• Continuously analyze forecast performance, identify root causes for variations, and drive improvements in forecasting techniques & approach
• Monitor demand planning key performance indicators and performance metrics, publishing a monthly dashboard for assigned brand sell in & sell out performance
• Gather input from the business users and leadership team to improve system functionality, demand planning business processes and forecast accuracy
  
  

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Demonstrated ability to use analytical and statistical models to analyse demand and prepare forecasts in SAP or other advanced planning tool
• Undergraduate degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field; MBA a plus
• 3-5 years forecasting / demand planning experience in Food & Consumer Packaged Goods industry
• Proven time management and multiple task management capabilities
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) for communication across global and cross-functional teams. Must communicate “up” effectively to the Manager, Director level
  
  

PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

• Teamwork: You have Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment to achieve set goals
• Problem Solving: You have excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to complex problems that may not have one clear answer
• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
  
  

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

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.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
  
  

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. 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.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! 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
  
  

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
  
  

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.