DRP Supply Planner

Job description

60007BR
Reporting Location

Norwalk
Country

United States
Function

Supply
North America State/Province

Connecticut
Type of Job

Employee
External Job Description

Decision Making and Financial Responsibility
(1) This role must understand why and when to challenge the validity of volume and/or inventory forecasts based on thorough historical and/or statistical analysis. Although the final decision may not be made by this role, their analysis will often be the key factor for making the recommended decision.
(2) This role generates final supply plans every week/month across Diageo Production Sites/3 rd Party Sites. These supply plans are used by stakeholders in many functional areas in making decisions regarding strategic sourcing, procurement, distribution network design, plant operations, operations finance, and inventory asset valuations.
(3) Generate supply plans that support and maintain inventory strategy. Responsibility for forecasting and planning inventory with an average value of $40m - $100 m depending on category. Trading Profit contribution towards period ending targets. Responsibility for minimizing obsolescence costs for product and materials.
(4) This person must have a proven track record of strong leadership capabilities    i.e. demonstrated ability to lead projects and overall management of business (vertically and horizontally).
(5)  Individual must have strong end to end supply chain knowledge (manufacturing, logistics, customer operations, project management).
Market Complexity:

Planning and overall supply responsibility for replenishment processes into Diageo NA main Whse (Imported Spirits, Beer Imports/Domestic Production, and or Mexican Tequilas) with annual import volumes exceeding 5-9mm cases per year.  This role must be capable of performing root cause and trend analysis for critical case volume and inventory valuation data streams. 

  Top Accountabilities:

·  Responsible for weekly and monthly supply and product availability reporting including KPIs, monthly calls, weekly health tracker and/or risk assessments, sku exceptions.
·  Responsible for active participation in new product start-ups, run-outs, and overall project driven transitions in supporting Innovation/Renovation across multiple projects. 
·  Responsible to maintain system databases (i.e. APO and SAP ECC) accurately and timely.
·  Responsible to conduct root cause analysis of multiple information streams
·  Responsible to identify risks and/or opportunities to the overall supply plan and execute necessary changes & communicate effectively to key stakeholders
·  Responsible to maintain consistent inventory management practices in line with meeting AOP targets, identifying solutions to mitigate risks and improve overall tracking.
·  Manage Supply Planning of seasonal, year round, and ad hoc VAP programs.
·  Manage DPL shipments
·  Clear and concise communication (verbally and written).
·  Continue to strive to develop your own personal growth as well as within the role and look for opportunities to improve and incorporate best practice solutions.
·  Building relationships with your counterparts is critical, especially in the areas with the most trouble spots.
·  Be Credible, Reliable, Transparent, Solution oriented  

Qualifications and Experience Required:  
·  Bachelor’s Degree in Operations / Supply Chain Management or related business discipline
·  2+ yrs experience in operations and/or supply chain management
·  Excellent Excel Skills, data management, analytical skills
·  MPS/MRP/DRP planning a MUST. SAP APO planning experience preferred.
·  Manufacturing and distribution / warehousing experience a plus
·  APICS affiliation preferred. Able to build solid relationships with your counterparts is critical, especially in the areas with the most trouble spots.
External Job Title

DRP Supply Planner
Town/City

Norwalk
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Diageo is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is subject to federal regulations pertaining to employment. Diageo does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, Protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Diageo also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.