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Demand Planner
Demand Planner-March 2024
London
Mar 18, 2025
ABOUT DIAGEO
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer.
10,000+ employees
Consumer Goods & Services, Food & Beverage
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About Demand Planner

  Job Description :

  Application deadline: February 2nd, 2024

  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 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 organization. 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.

  Purpose of Role

  The Demand Planner is responsible for all SAP APO statistical forecasting and data integrity activities. The planner will create baseline forecast models to support the monthly S&OP process. The demand planner will own and drive statistical forecast accuracy performance to achieve targets. They will collaborate with the DP Business Partner on history adjustments to drive robust statistical forecasts. The demand planner is responsible for data integrity, ensuring that the weekly forecast sent to Supply is applied to the correct sku/location.

  Top Accountabilities

  Generate base line statistical demand forecast for at least 18 months rolling:

  Pro-actively works with the Demand Manager and the DP Business Partner, owning the statistical forecast and highlighting deviations to the shipment and/or depletion trends.

  Use and maintain the APO software as the primary forecasting system tool

  Collaborate with DP Business Partner on all forecast history cleaning activities including documenting adjustments and assumptions (market trends, seasonality, promotions).

  Maintain statistical parameters for “best fit” model & generate a baseline at least 18 month rolling.

  Maintain APO master data including CVC creation, disaggregation factors and attributes.

  Analyse outliers through appropriate reports and make corrections.

  Support scenario planning for promotions, innovation and major events (duty, economics change, etc.) through stat analysis.

  Provide reports and insights to stakeholders to maximise the use of baseline forecast.

  Provide key input to S&OP/IBP process

  Participate where relevant in S&OP process to align upon consensus forecast.

  Review statistical input to Strategic Planning and AOP process and challenge projected growth based on historical trends.

  Collaborate with Demand Business Partners 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.

  Continuously improve statistical forecasting method:

  Test and implement new models

  Implement best practices

  Support system developments

  Qualifications and Experience Required

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  Skills and Capabilities

  Baseline understanding of the end-to-end Supply Chain Planning processes; Supply Planning, Distribution Requirements Planning, Inventory Planning, Conversion, Logistics, Procurement and Customer Service

  Demonstrated proficiency in statistics and/or forecasting methodologies with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts

  Strong analytical, organizational and decision making skills

  Good communication skills – verbal, written and presentation.

  Proficient in MS applications e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook

  Experience

  3 years’ experience working within the Demand and/or Supply Chain Planning process; Consumer Packaged Goods Industry preferred

  Experience with advanced planning software with Supply Planning (SAP APO system and Business Intelligence/BW )

  Qualifications

  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in appropriate supply chain, mathematical, engineering, or business degree.

  APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent desirable.

  Diversity statement

  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 or ethnicity.

  We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

  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.

  Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. Apply to join us.

  Worker Type :

  Regular

  Primary Location:

  Nairobi HQ

  Additional Locations :

  1HQ

  Job Posting Start Date :

  2024-01-22

  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. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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  What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ (https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/)

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