Inventory Analytics & Insights, Manager

Job Description :

Role Title: Inventory SC Analytics & Insights Manager

Our performance ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle. It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere.
 
We are a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer! We produce an assortment of over 200 amazing brands – old and new, large and small, global and local – that are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world!
 
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share standard methodology.

Overview

This position will play an active and influential role in driving inventory supply chain analytics forward within Diageo. The individual will be expected to lead cross-functional partnership with Global, Finance, Supply and Commercial on embedding priorities such as Segmentation, Strategic Material Management, Supply Chain Resilience, Inventory Management, and Strategic Planning.  The role will be a strategic partner to the SCP&L team in driving sustainable business improvement in the areas of inventory, cost & service as well as support the delivery of the Planning and Logistics operating strategy to deliver business objectives in the short term (18 month) and long term (3-5 years).

Responsibilities

• Identify and embed best in class practices in Inventory Management (e.g. Manufacturing Cycle Design, Inventory Optimization modeling, Inventory Policies, Raw Material Inventory Optimization and Policies)
• Dissect and ensure compliance with Global, Central Finance and Supply Finance requirements around inventory and service
• Lead the development of and handle the tracking against an Inv AOP/LEs of ~$500M+
• Drive 3-5 year Inventory Strategy, Projections, Business Partnering and Investment
• Facilitate and provide leadership in identifying inventory opportunities (e.g. Vendor Inventory policies, identification of new routes to market)
• Product Life Cycle Management - Engaged in end to end Product Life Cycle Management (e.g. inventory holding policies for innovation through to facilitating product discontinuation strategy)
• Establish strong business partnerships with key cross-functional partners (i.e. Global, Finance, Supply and Commercial) to drive decisions, solutions and engagement

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management and Finance within the beverage alcohol industry or a fast-paced CPG company

• Established capability and communication skills to lead, coach and influence key partners across various levels of the organization
• Experience with leading and developing team of direct reports or equivalents
• Demonstrated use of a variety of data analysis and organizational tools to uncover insights

• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders and different teams across the organization
• Organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Skills Required

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong influencing skills & ability to hold others to account
• Understanding of organizational data flow and its use in management decision-making
• Ability to translate complex ideas into simple language
• Systems experience within supply chain optimization platforms (ERP / master data, time-phased replenishment planning systems)
• Solid understanding of one or more Supply Chain operational process - e.g. demand, I&BC, RCCP, Segmentation, DRP, MPS, MRP, MSM
• Hands on experience in DRP, RCCP and at least one of the others
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and financial acumen
• Keen project management skills and the ability to drive projects from inception to completion within the specified timelines and with accuracy
• Strong adaptability and capacity to work within a demanding and aggressive project schedule and environment
• Solid end to end understanding of supply chain and service, cost and cash tradeoffs

Education Required

4 year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferably in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field)