GB Portfolio Manager

Job Description : GB Portfolio Manager London Permanent Closing Date: 23rd February 2023 We are seeking a Portfolio Manager who will be responsible for the effective End-to-End management of the Diageo GB portfolio of SKUs. You will own, drive and project manage the supply chain elements required to make, move and sell our innovation brands, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with Commercial, RCG, Planning & Brand Technical. You will be responsible for management of the GB portfolio, working closely with planning to ensure that the GB portfolio is regularly reviewed and rationalised to maintain the appropriate SKUs. You will be responsible for maintenance of and compliance to the allocation process. Join our Planning & Logistics Team It’s a great time to join our Planning & Logistics team! 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 27,000 people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations. Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. 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. You will be responsible for: Innovation –ensure new or renovated products are added to the portfolio and made available to our customers through controlled and planned process. Understand and manage to other functions required to get an innovation brand from current state to market trading scenarios – Align supply chain, physical flows with the agreed trading scenarios. Portfolio – implement and manage the product lifecycle management process to optimise our SKU base Marketing – work closely on “tramlining” projects to optimise GB COGS Allocation process – maintain and improve the allocation process Sets and pursues direction without guidance and takes a wide view of their accountabilities High energy and ambition to achieve successful outcomes and high standards Balances analysis and execution and adjusts thinking in the face of new information Actively spots opportunities or issues and identifies which are urgent and important Generates a range of workable solutions, decides what should be done and takes action Sees the big picture and possibility from multiple angles and through a creative lens Frames issues in a way that creates clarity and incorporates others' best thinking Accurately digests large amounts of information and breaks down complex problems thoroughly Challenges themselves and others to take on new or unfamiliar tasks and ways of working Finds broader meaning in their work and aspires to make a significant difference Reads their environment and understands how culture and context influences people's perspectives Is actively aware of the impact they have on others and tunes in to the needs of individuals around them Communicates in a compelling, persuasive and impactful way Draws on a variety of influencing styles to engage different audiences Displays confidence in their ability to meet challenges and succeed Maintains belief and optimism and bounces back quickly from setbacks or failures Demonstrates a realistic and thoughtful awareness of their own capabilities Proactively seeks feedback and development for growth and takes action Gifting – work closely with Gifting team and innovation on in market reworks to ensure stock availability and pack compliance. To be successful in this role, you will need: Several years relevant supply chain experience Experience in Planning, logistics governance, brand change, manufacturing and governance preferrable Exceptional ability to build and maintain genuine relationships Strong end to end supply chain FMCG understanding, alongside high levels of numerical acumen and attention to detail A deep understanding of the different trading scenarios deployed by Diageo Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, complexity and working within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and matrixed environment Demonstrated brilliant execution to impeccably high standards Deep personal accountability for great performance Experience of working with and leading diverse teams indirectly Working with Us Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many 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. Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including: · Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities · On site gym or subsidised gym membership · Contributary pension scheme · Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family · On site nursery or vouchers · Annual bonus of circa 10% of your base salary (dependent on performance) · Share options · Generous holiday entitlement 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 Us From 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 :Regular Primary Location:1HQ Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2022-11-23-08:00 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 27,000 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