Senior Manager

[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.]

This is a 6 months secondment role; location is flexible.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
You will be responsible for developing a Demand and Supply Strategy along with an optimized inventory strategy for the global travel retail to meet sales and service objectives. Through the S&OP process, develop, implement, and influence best practices in the disciplines of forecasting and inventory management.

About You
To be successful in this role you will be a collaborative business partner who is able to work seamlessly within a lean, matrix organization. You have an analytical and curious mindset with an innate drive to continuously learn. You are always looking for opportunities to process improve or build efficiencies as you have a Fearless and Founders mindset. You will enjoy leading a team and building a Family culture, supporting, and inspiring the team to always deliver their best work and continually improve.

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

• Develop and execute supply chain strategy for global travel retail to achieve affective management of the product supply
• Ensure that the Marketing & Sales business team reach agreement on Sales Operation and Plan on a monthly and rolling 18 months basis, maintain 24 months visibility
• Engage with Marketing, Sales and Retailers to continuously update the requirement specifications and improve the planning and Customer Services processes accordingly.
• Monitor customer orders to ensure they are fulfilled and deliver with an adequate level of service
• Ensure cross functional alignment and business ownership at multiple levels
• Develop business reports into Business Intelligence tool
• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relations with internal/external organizations: motivate and encourage direct reports and Primos working in a team environment to achieve functional, and company goals

Demand Planning

• Manage the Demand process to ensure that plans are established, monitored and reviewed to ensure efficient and timely distribution of products worldwide and drive an optimized response
• Own and lead the S&OP process meetings with GTR regions
• Assist the monthly S&OP supply review meetings with the plants
• Build visibility between financial target and volume sales plan and support the financial team in the financial cycle.
• Support and mentor the regional demand planners to ensure continuous improvement regarding tool utilization and data accuracy through and people development
• Resolve short/medium term supply constraints (ex. quality, technical…) to deliver product (Finished goods, Value Added Pack) on the agreed basis
• Continuously improving forecasting techniques, method, and approach
• Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (historical sales, markets' trends, seasonality, promotions).
• Conduct current and future forecasting analysis, ensuring forecasting processes and methods are followed.
• Support regional GTR forecast and inventory planning meetings, reviewing recommended sales forecasts and inventory projections and goals (emphasis on brand transitions, new product introduction, and promotions).
• Have detailed knowledge of supply planning, master production scheduling, inventory control, capacity requirements planning
• Develop best practice sharing within the regional planning community by proactively facilitating, re-engineering, best practices

Portfolio and Inventory Management

• Establish policies, targets and control for finish goods and POSM inventories for the GTR based on regional guidelines and demand planning input
• Implement and maintain the process to prevent and monitor write-offs including action plans for reduction and control improvement.
• Minimize excess and non-performing inventory
• Define SKU rationalization initiatives

Innovation

• Cooperate closely with the Innovation and Marketing GTR team on the design and development of an effective Innovation process with the aim of reducing supply chain complexity, increase supply reliability and flexibility.
• Coordinate commercialization of innovations ensuring launch on time and pipeline stock

Budget and cost management

• Build and monitor GTR distribution cost budget and expenses (Logistics, Warehousing, distribution, overheads)
• Drive value – ensure process becomes balanced, dynamic and event driven
• Define opportunities to create value and/or reduce cost across the entire end-to-end Supply Chain
• Optimize the distribution network from plant to customers in order to ensure adequate level of services at the best cost

People and Organization

• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relations with internal/external organizations: motivate and encourage direct reports and Primos working in a team environment to achieve functional, and company goals
• Plan and direct advancement in functional excellence by assessing criteria for excellence, determining core functional competencies, conducting frequent performance discussions, and participating in the recruitment of relevant positions in planning and customer service
• Foster an environment that advances team members through effective coaching, professional development, and succession planning

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• A career in international operations where in-depth knowledge of planning, forecasting, warehousing and logistics has been gained in sectors such as FMCG, high tech, pharmaceuticals or organizations recognized for their supply chain functional excellence
• Has driven and managed change in a geographically dispersed supply chain organization where knowledge of international trading practices and global tax principles is vital to success
• Will demonstrate strong IT literacy
• Has led and developed teams across multiple cultures and in diverse geographies
• Excellent communication and influencing skills. High collaborative skills
• High learning agility and adaptability
• Results oriented change agent with strong analytical skills
• Willingness to travel within the region

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.