Job - Head of Brand Change & Innovation, Baileys
Help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
About the Function
Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.
We're committed to realising our 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.
Role Context
This is a key role within the Baileys Category leading the team that delivers global Brand Change and Innovation projects for Baileys Original Irish Cream & Flavours, Sheridan's, Value Brands and Roe & Co Irish Whiskey and range extensions.
The team, consisting of 20 Supply Project Managers and Liquid Development experts, deliver approximately 5-10 major innovation projects and 40-50 other projects each year.
Your Key Responsibilities
You will report to the Head of the Baileys Category and you will be responsible for providing expert technical input to the Baileys Category.
Your key objective will be to deliver the strategic Baileys Category Innovation plan, which includes New Product Commercialisation, Brand Value Engineering and Sustainability projects for both packaging and liquid.
* New to world liqueurs
* Range extensions to current parent brands
* Develop partnerships with 3rd party research organisations and suppliers
* COGs reduction of up to €1m p.a.
* Sustainability projects which support the delivery of the Diageo Society 2030 Goals
Key Skills and Experience Required
Technical expert within Dairy.
Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team, with the ability to manage, provide leadership and cut through in the face of ambiguity.
Successful candidates will have technical experience and performance leadership skills, dynamic cross-functional interaction and effective project management, communication and influencing skills.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
Minimum primary degree in Sciences, Business, Manufacturing Engineering. Degree in Food/Dairy Science is an advantage.
Working with Us
Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, and flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying.
What We Offer
We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
* Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities
* Contributory pension scheme
* Annual bonus
Why Diageo?
We believe the most diverse and inclusive 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.
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.