Demand Planning Manager, Global Travel Retail APAC/MENA

Diageo

  • Shanghai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description :Join our Supply TeamAs 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.About this rolePlease be aware that internal title of this position would be 'Demand Planner', to keep consistency global wide. And as demand planner for global travel business in APAC and MENA span, to own and continuously improve the Sales& Operation Planning/ Integrated Business Planning process ,and develop value add analysis to facilitate business decisions.You will be responsible for:Business planning integration:
  • Key member of monthly S&OP/IBP process and weekly S&OE meetings for APAC/MENA region of Global Travel. (In moments of team absence, this may include cover for all regions in Global Travel)
  • Confidence in implementing statistical forecasting in APO and interrogating the results
  • Collaborate with Innovation, Commercial, Marketing, Finance for building block assumption validations
  • Drive consensus demand agreement with value discussion, scenario planning and R&Os with partners
  • Facilitate demand and supply integration, supply trade-off plan alignment.
  • Communicate critical changes and escalations for quick resolution.
  • Provide visibility and rational prediction to support business decisions.
Demand forecasting:
  • Implement and sustain demand forecasting operational processes. It contains running statistical forecasting, incremental volumes building blocks analysis and calculations (e.g. consumption analysis, price elasticity analysis, share trend analysis, in-store activity / promotions volume calculations, Stock in Trade analysis, innovation pipeline volume calculations etc.)
  • Analyse and manage base & overlay assumptions with cross functional teams.
  • Land the generation & agreement of 18-24 month rolling demand plan on SKU/Location level in weekly and monthly buckets.
Continuous improvement on Process and Forecasting results:
  • Frame demand forecasting segmentation and targeted demand strategy.
  • Conduct deviation analysis, PDCA on Forecast Accuracy KPIs.
  • Oversee the monthly governance process, drive improvement on IBP Process Maturity.
  • Support system/automate tools/analytics developments and advance planning platform transition.
  • Partner with global/ regional function teams to implement best practice ways of working.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • Proven experience in designing, implementing, and driving Demand Planning and Integrated Business Planning processes.
  • Ability to foster effective relationships, especially with senior team members and demonstrate strong leadership and influencing skills.
  • Proficient in data analysis tools such as Excel, VBA, Power BI etc., and have strong data analysis skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills – verbal, written and presentation.
  • Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain and cross functions’ interface.
  • Highly organised and self-motivated, with an ability to anticipate, effectively prioritise and progress workload.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across various levels of the organisation.
  • Resilient to maintain composure and efficiency in difficult conversations.
  • SAP APO working knowledge is a must. Experience in SAP, Anaplan, Power BI, VBA, OMP would be an advantage.
  • 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.
  • Degree or equivalent experience in appropriate supply chain or business management.
Working with UsFlexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.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.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.About UsFrom Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character and in 250 years, nothing’s changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy. And it’s why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.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 : RegularPrimary Location: ShanghaiAdditional Locations :Job Posting Start Date : 2025-07-30

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