**Job Description :** **About us** As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce, and deliver 6.5 billion liters 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 are 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 its 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. **Purpose of Role** The Integrated Business Planning Lead is responsible for leading and driving a collaborative and efficient monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. This role is responsible for running on a weekly and monthly basis S&OE and S&OP meetings to align a consensus plan with Sales, Marketing and Finance. It is also responsible for managing any overlays to the baseline volume driven by new product introductions, promotions, price increases and any other commercial activity that may affect demand. This role will own the end-to-end S&OP process for its market and is accountable for the forecast accuracy performance to achieve agreed upon targets. The role needs to ensure a balance on all aspects and trade-offs of supply, including managing inventory levels and minimizing out of stocks, whilst delivering a responsive supply chain that fulfils Sales forecasts accurately. **Top Accountabilities** **Facilitate the S&OP process in the Market.** + Lead the generation, alignment and consensus of the 24-month rolling demand plan on SKU/depot level in weekly and monthly buckets in support of the S&OP process. + Lead the Demand Review step of the S&OP process with the Marketing, Supply, Finance and Commercial teams. + Facilitate Demand Control process including weekly meetings for quicker decision making in the short term. + Facilitate delivery of inputs to the S&OP process to ensure quality inputs are received. + Challenge the AOP projected growth assumptions based on historical trends where necessary. + Collaborate with the COE Demand Planners, local Innovation and Commercial teams on volume and size assumptions, shipment timings and cannibalization projections for all new product introductions. + Fully drives demand and supply integration and continuously drives alignment to one plan. + Work closely with Finance Manager to ensure volume is translated into value for S&OP process. **Generate 18-month Consensus Demand Plan (volume)** + Analyze & manage volume assumptions, taking into account all relevant factors, both internal and external + Communicate critical forecast changes and supply constraints to stakeholders in the Supply Chain, Sales and Finance teams, as well as the CoE + Collaborate with CoE Demand Planners to conduct root cause analysis to identify drivers of forecast error and work together to take the necessary corrective action to drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and bias performance. + Ensure scenario planning for significant events in market (duty changes, customer activities, economic conditions changes, etc. **Qualifications and Experience Required** **Skills and Capabilities** + Good knowledge, management, and coordination of S&OP process + Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills. + Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills; able to manage multiply stakeholders across functions and geographies. + Ability to challenge senior stakeholders and manage tension in S&OP conversations. + Exceptional communication skills – verbal, written and presentation. + Detailed understanding of end-to-end supply chain operational processes within Diageo e.g. IBP, S&OP, DRP, MPS, inventory, conversion, logistics and customer service. + Proficient in MS applications e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook + Previous experience working with SAP APO is preferred; however, experience with similar planning tools will be considered. **Experience** + +5 years in Supply Chain planning experience (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Material Planning), including significant experience managing S&OP process. + Finance roles would also be considered. + Wider cross-functional experience preferable e.g. Commercial, Finance or Supply. + Prior experience leading and embedding S&OP best practice ways of working. + High degree of quantitative and analytical skills. **Qualifications** + Degree or equivalent in appropriate supply chain, mathematical, engineering, or business degree. + APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent desirable. Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people. We're looking for people with creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. **Worker Type :** Regular **Primary Location:** Nairobi HQ **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2024-11-18 With over 200 brands sold in more than 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. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. 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