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Junior Supply Chain (Market) Planner   

Amsterdam   

12 months fixed term contract    

Join Our Supply Team
As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres 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’re 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 organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it’s 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. 

This role is part of the global Planning, Customer Service and Logistics (PSCL) team in Diageo which is a key part of Diageo’s Supply Chain and Procurement organisation. Diageo's PSCL ambition is to deliver best-In-Class Service & Inventory performance by partnering across the end-to-end Supply Chain. Through seamless relationships we will enable outstanding performance, growth, and best cost for our customers. 

In the planning team we are driving agility in the end-to-end Supply Chain that follows a segmented approach by customer/channel/market/portfolio and will enable us to react quickly to evolving market needs, as well as driving continuous high Customer Service. This agility coupled with increased resilience is fundamental to unlocking business growth through improved Customer Service. 

The planning team is responsible for overall ownership of volume for shipment, production, and inventory from our Global Brands supply sites in Europe. We are a consistent face to all the Diageo markets and drive end-to-end value across the network. The role of the Supply Chain (Market) Planner is key point of contact for an assigned market to optimize the Market Supply (replenishment) plan for the full horizon.  

As Junior planner you will get both formal training and on the job training to further develop capability around supply chain planning, managing partner relationships, logistics & distribution, inventory optimisation and reporting & analytics. We are looking for someone with 1-2-year work experience who is keen to increase their knowledge in a market-leading organisation. 

The Junior  Supply Chain (market) planner is the key point of contact between our supply sites and an assigned market to optimize the Supply network plan for the full horizon. The key responsibilities of the role are:  

Optimize the Supply Chain KPIs by balancing Service, Volumes & Inventory for the end-to-end network of your assigned market - Analyse and evaluate the supply shipment plan and net despatch requirements to satisfy customer needs considering network complexity and supply constraints  

Market Intelligence & Analytics - Own, review and understand the demand signal (Shipment plan) for the full horizon and be an ambassador of market requirements within supply, material planning and operational teams  

Own the supply network data configuration for the assigned market and make sure that is appropriately reflected in the planning system (SAP APO)  

World Class Relationships & communications – Be the main point of contact between the Global Brands supply sites and the Markets supply chain & the regional customer service teams. Lead the planning improvement agenda with the assigned market.    

Core Skills 

Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or equivalent Supply Chain / Analytical degree from a leading institution (APICS desirable) and minimal 1-2 years of relevant (End to End) Supply Chain planning experience 

Strong internal and external networking, influencing & communication skills to manage relationships with markets & supply centres 

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail 

Experienced user of a planning system (SAP APO preferred) 

Strong teammate - Ability to coach and train peers 

Strong proactivity and flexibility required 

Remains positive in ambiguous environment and challenging situations 

Must hold self and others to account regarding clarity in roles and responsibilities 

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.

Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of — and help build — an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

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 dedicated 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.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world’s very best people. We're looking for people with curiosity, 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.

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