Distribution Requirements Planner, Japan

Distribution Requirements Planner

About the Function

Supply Chain and Manufacturing

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 the team

As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly. To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone.

Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organization. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.

About the Role

The Distribution Requirements Planner’s (DRP)/ Supply Planner primary role is to manage stock movements across the supply chain network, maintaining optimal stock cover at each of the locations (plants and warehouses), ensuring minimum distribution costs.

The role includes planning and coordination of stock transfers among the network nodes (including 3rd parties) in collaboration with production sites and Supply Planning teams. Responsibility for planning of supply of imported products with manufacturing plants, 3PL’s, carriers, customs, etc.

Role Responsibilities

Managing Distribution Planning (DRP) – Imports

• Rolling 18-month shipment plan for all imported spirits (Weekly and Monthly buckets)
• Reporting of KPIs, monthly calls, 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

Managing Distribution Planning (DRP) – Local Production

• Continuously link with production sites to coordinate an efficient and prompt flow of products through the network.
• Keep a detailed control of all stock movements across the network
• Set up stock transfer orders (STO’s) through SAP PO to fulfil stock requirements in each node.
• The successful daily monitoring of sales & OOS stock with the intention of improving customer service.

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

Experience / skills required

• Experience working within the Production or