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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.
Role Responsibilities
Manage the local Materials Scheduling process
- Ensure continuous replenishment of raw materials for the brewing and packaging process at supply locations in scope.
- Manage the local purchase order/scheduling agreement process to ensure MRP signal is accurate and purchase orders are in place to facilitate material receipt and supplier payment.
- Ensure efficient communication between Material planning team in COE, local Production Scheduling, local operations and Procurement teams
- Communicate to appropriate stakeholders any risks to short and medium term schedule material for in scope production locations.
- Support process improvement through interpretation of performance analytics.
- Ensure an ongoing tracking of relevant materials supply chain metrics.
- Perform root cause and trend analysis on issues relating to material supply and supplier performance.
- Drive standardization and automation of systems and processes:
- Ensure local Material scheduling systems and processes in place are aligned to global supply planning codification strategy and standards.
- Ensure effective ways of working with Data, CoE and local production/technical teams to ensure BOM accuracy.
- Ensure that all master data pertaining to MRP (e.g., BOMs, recipes, lead-times, batch sizes etc) is maintained in the appropriate information systems (e.g. SAP, ECC6, APO).
- Implement/contribute to process improvements across the wider CoE.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Skills and Capabilities
- Knowledge of MPS/MRP and DRP methodology
- Experience in distribution / warehousing / scheduling
- Understanding and experience in plant operations.
- Experience within supply chain optimization platforms (ERP / master data, time-phased replenishment planning systems).
- Detailed understanding of end-to-end supply chain operational processes within Diageo e.g. DRP, MPS, inventory, conversion, logistics and customer service.
- Influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Good communication skills – verbal, written and presentation.
- Customer centric mind set.
- High degree of quantitative and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficient in MS applications e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
Experience
- +5 years in Material planning and/or procurement experience in CPG (Materials Management, Materials Planning)
- Additionally, some wider cross functional experience and beverage materials categories preferable. E.g. procurement, packaging, raw materials.
- Significant line management experience required.
- Experience with advanced planning software with Supply Planning (SAP APO would be an advantage).
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent in appropriate supply chain, engineering, or business degree.
- APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent desirable.
Worker Type : Employee
Primary Location : Nairobi, Kenya
Job posting start date : 7th March 2025
