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Job Title: Supply Network Design Project Lead
Closing date: 6th May 2025
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.
About The Team
The Transformation Delivery team within Diageo Supply Chain & Procurement is set up to define and deliver against the Supply Chain & Procurement strategy with a set of clear and wide-reaching accountabilities. We deliver against these priorities with our purpose to “partner across the Supply Chain & Procurement Leadership Team, leveraging data and insights to define and deliver our strategy for competitive advantage, whilst driving the ongoing optimisation of our supply network”.
About The Role
The role reports to the Head of Supply Network Design. The Project Lead manages a team of Network Modelling Specialists supporting E2E Modelling and insight generation. This role requires collaboration with other functions and markets to align and integrate supply network design with business objectives and strategy.
They also support Long-Term Strategic Planning (LTSP) scenario simulation, translating Group Strategy’s 10-year sales forecast into production volumes to enable capacity planning, sustainability, and supply base planning.
Role Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate supply network design projects, ensuring prioritisation and high-quality, timely delivery.
* Analyze current supply chain network, identify gaps, and propose improvements.
* Develop and maintain supply network models and scenarios using data-driven methods.
* Lead, coach, and develop the team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
* Present findings to senior stakeholders including GSCO, CFO, and CEO.
* Support scenario simulation for the global LTSP process.
* Coordinate project resources for optimal utilization.
* Facilitate communication among stakeholders.
* Implement project management practices and standards.
Experience & Skills Required
* Experience in supply chain network design and optimization, preferably in manufacturing/distribution.
* Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills.
* Leadership and team management capabilities.
* Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
Working with Us
We value flexibility and offer various work arrangements. Our benefits include wellbeing activities, pension scheme, health benefits, and annual bonus. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes belonging.
Additional Details
Worker Type: Regular
Location: 1HQ, with additional locations in Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, and more.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
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