Advanced Planning System Lead – Demand Planning

Advanced Planning System Lead – Demand PlanningAbout the RoleThe APS DP Lead will mature & unlock the untapped potential of our current SAP IBP Demand deployment. Reporting to the Demand Planning & S&O Global Process Lead, this role will drive the functional roadmap from basic data entry to advanced, next-generation predictive forecasting. They will serve as the critical bridge to regional planning teams, driving change management & embedding advanced system capabilities into daily operations to enable exceptional planning performance.
ABOUT YOUWith an innate curiosity & drive for continuous improvement, you match your exceptional technical planning skills & knowledge, with a strong ability to translate & communicate complex solutions into business value.
RESPONSIBILITIESWITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE Cross Functional Collaboration & PartnershipsTech & Data Partnership: Play an active role in shaping the future of Bacardi’s demand planning capabilities by partnering with Tech & Data teams & external partners to adopt next-generation forecasting solutions while improving planning master data quality, KPI consistency and reporting accuracy.
External Steering: Manage external integration partners to ensure high-quality delivery of advanced configurationData Science Integration: Collaborate with data scientists to embed ML/AI forecasting modelsTechnical Direction Setting: Translate business needs into clear requirements for technology teamsPartner with Data & Technology teams to improve planning master data quality, KPI consistency and reporting accuracy.
Business Translation: Translate complex technical functionality into clear, actionable business benefits for plannersCapability Maturation & Next-Gen Forecasting Feature Optimisation: Maximize value from SAP IBP Demand, S&O, exploiting untapped functionalitiesAI/ML Integration: Partner with data science to integrate machine learning & external demand signals into IBPContinuous Improvement: Run routine process health checks to identify & fix bottlenecks in system utilisationRoadmap Design: Build a phased capability maturity model to transition regions from basic to advanced planningMonitor and improve planning performance through Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Value Add (FVA), adoption and process efficiency metrics.
User Adoption, Competency development & change managementChange Management: Lead global training & upskilling programs for regional plannersDrive Adoption: Partner with regional planning leads to eliminate offline spreadsheets & embed IBP usageSuper-User Network: Nurture a global network of regional IBP champions to sustain best practices, enabling exceptional performance (Projects on-time delivery, FVA, FA, System adoption)Documentation: Ensure clear & up to date documentation to support processes and trainingsSKILLS
- THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACYExcellent technical

skills:
SAP IBP (preferred) or other Demand planning APS.
Advanced in excel & Power BIIBP Mastery: Deep knowledge of Demand Sensing, statistical forecasting models, and key figure logicAdvanced Analytics & Data Science: Understanding of AI/ML forecasting techniques, predictive analytics, external demand signals and their deployment within planning processesGlobal Scope: Proven track record managing multi-regional processes & APS, across diverse teamsProcess improvement and lean expertiseProblem Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose why current processes are failing and implement structural fixesInfluencing

Skills:
Exceptional soft skills to challenge regional legacy habits and inspire tech adoptionPERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIRResults oriented: Focus on delivering measurable improvements.
Prioritize high impact initiativesResilient and patient: Calm under pressure and handles pushback constructivelyInfluence & communication: Exceptional communication skills to challenge and align key stakeholders & ability to Translate complex technical solutions into clear business valueBelonging: 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 becomeSelf-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 othersPeople Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performanceResults 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 withChange Agility: You have a dee