**Job Description :** **Job Title:** **Demand Planning and Supply Manager, Middle East and North Africa** **Location: Budapest** **Contract terms:** **Permanent, full-time** **ABOUT US** Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose – Celebrating life, every day, everywhere – has an important role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we create shared value Diageo has newly established MENA as a standalone market within Europe next to 5 other entities: Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Eastern Europe, GB and Ireland. **ABOUT THE ROLE** Diageo MENA Supply is integrated into MENA business structure and responsible for all aspects of supply chain across MENA region including demand and supply planning, 3PL warehouse and logistics management, inventory management, portfolio management, brand change activities and local bottling and production. As member of Supply Team you will lead Demand and Supply Planning process and supply chain activities across variety of external and internal partners to delivery Best in class service to MENA customers and to drive operational excellence in line with the MENA strategy. Role would support delivery Cash target by managing the Diageo inventory level and maintaining the minimum possible level of SLOBs. Lead the monthly stock review, with the objective of minimising the write-off of obsolete finished products- Minimal travel (up to 5 weeks/annually) will be required during other for projects execution, corporate trainings or other business needs. The role is part of MENA supply team will play a key role in delivering of S&OP process and wider Supply Chain agenda including Demand and Supply planning, OTIF delivery, Customer collaboration activities and portfolio management. **Main responsibilities** + Lead a regular process of forecast development and review with the multifunctional team based on the developed FA&BIAS monthly report. Lead Demand and Supply Planning process and shape current S&OP/ IBP process + Lead the APO Demand Planning module implementation and run the statistical demand forecasting in MENA + Manage and maintain “Best in class” service level for customers. Build and sustain customer collaboration processes, support with issue resolution and drive overall supply efficiencies to generate value both for Diageo and Distributors. + Deliver Cash target by managing the Diageo inventory level and maintaining the minimum possible level of SLOBs. Lead the monthly stock review, with the objective of minimising the write-off of obsolete finished products + Manage and maintain the market portfolio, including innovation and new to market SKUs. **ABOUT YOU** + Degree in supply chain, business management, or related fields. + 5+ plus years of experience in Planing and Supply chain including 3+ years of experience in managing S&OP process (multi country experience would be an advantage) + S&OP / IBP process knowledge & practical experience + Good business acumen, understanding of P&L and Cash statements desired + Data analytics & calculations excellent capabilities + Ability to run diverse teams and lead and influence partners across an organization. + Sound knowledge and experience in processes development and digitalization + Track record of performance delivery. + Excellent written, oral, presentation and communication skills. + Highly organised and self-motivated, with an ability to anticipate, effectively prioritise and progress workload. + Ability to work independently and collaborate with internal and external customers effectively across various levels of the organization + Proven track of records to build strong customer relationships and handle customer expectations. + MS Office & Excel expert + SAP APO working knowledge is a must. Expirience in SAP , Anaplan, Power BI would be an advantage + Fluent English language, French as second language would be an advantage **Benefits** + Unique Family Leave opportunity + Opportunity to work across market and cultures + You will deal with world class brand portfolio + Product Allowance to purchase company products from the staff shop **Flexibility** This is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time and compressed hours. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying. **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 identity, sexuality or ethnicity. **Character Is Everything** **Worker Type :** Regular **Primary Location:** Budapest **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2024-10-28 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. **DRINKiQ** 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/)