• Job Description

  Req#: JR1100941

  Job Description :

  Head of Supply Network Design

  About us

  With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands.

  Join us and you’ll collaborate, explore, and innovate. Challenge and be challenged. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll build brands consumers love.

  We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you’ll have the backing you need to test new ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let’s unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.

  Role overview

  The Head of Supply Network Design will report into the Head of Global Supply and Procurement Transformation Delivery and will sit on the Transformation Delivery Leadership Team. They will be responsible for designing the optimal supply chain network for the company, considering factors such as customer demand, production capacity, inventory levels, transportation costs, service levels and sustainability metrics such as carbon and water. The Head of Supply Network Design leads Diageo’s Global Supply Network Design COE with a team of Network Design analysts who collaborate with other functions and markets to ensure alignment and integration of the supply network design with the business objectives and strategy. They also own the Long Term Strategic Planning (LTSP) capability for the Supply Chain, translating Group Strategy’s 10 year long range sales volume forecast into production volumes by site to enable long range capacity planning, sustainability and supply base planning.

  The Head of Supply Network Design also manages the governance of critical supply network design projects within the Supply Agility Programme, a company-wide initiative to enhance the agility, resilience, efficiency and sustainability of our supply chain network around the world.

  Key responsibilities

  • Analyze the current state of the supply chain network, identify gaps and opportunities, and propose solutions to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability.

  • Develop and maintain supply network models and scenarios, using data-driven and analytical methods, to support decision making and scenario planning.

  • Manage and coordinate supply network design projects, ensuring prioritisation and timely high-quality delivery, aligned to the agreed project scope.

  • Manage a rolling pipeline of prioritised projects of varying degrees of complexity matching project demand with project resource.

  • Manage the governance of critical Supply Network Design projects within the Supply Agility Programme, ensuring alignment with the programme objectives, standards, and best practices.

  • Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Network Design team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

  • Document and present the outcome of Supply Network Design studies to senior stakeholders in the business including the GSCO, CFO and CEO.

  • Owns and delivers the LTSP process for Supply Chain & Procurement globally

  Qualifications and skills

  • Extensive experience in supply chain network design, optimization, and modelling, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

  • Proficient in supply chain network design software and tools such as Coupa Llamasoft.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex and ambiguous situations.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade others.

  • Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams and deliver results.

  • Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to cope with changing business needs and priorities.

  Location

  This role can be based in any of the following locations: London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Amsterdam, or Dublin. The role will require occasional travel to other sites / regions, depending on project needs and scope.

  Working with Us

  Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

  We believe the most diverse and inclusive culture makes for a better business and a better world.

  We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

  Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all.

  Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including:

  • Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities

  • Contributary pension scheme

  • Comprehensive health insurance

  • Annual bonus

  Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

  Feeling inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!

  Worker Type :

  Regular

  Primary Location:

  1HQ

  Additional Locations :

  Amsterdam, Edinburgh Park, Onyx, Glasgow, St James Gate

  Job Posting Start Date :

  2024-07-23

• About the company

  Diageo plc is a British multinational beverage alcohol company, with its headquarters in London, England.

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