Global S&OP Lead - #51289

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PURPOSE OF ROLE

Lead the execution of the Global Sales & Operations Planning process, ensuring alignment between Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance functions. Drive decision-making through integrated business planning, scenario

development, risk management, and performance insights to ensure delivery of service, inventory, financial, and growth objectives.

Execute The Global S&OP Cycle

• Lead the end-to-end monthly Global S&OP process, ensuring timely completion of all planning activities and
  
  

governance forums.

• Coordinate inputs across regions and functions to establish a single aligned business plan.
• Facilitate Demand, Supply and Weekly S&OE meetings.
• Ensure decisions, actions, and accountabilities are captured and executed.
• Govern adherence to S&OP standards, milestones, and planning calenda
  
  

Drive Cross-Functional Decision Making

• Challenge assumptions and planning inputs from regional through Global Demand Review.
• Capture and socialize gaps between demand, supply and financial forecast supported by action plans.
• Facilitate trade-off discussions and decision-making across functions.
• Escalate unresolved issues and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive accountability for actions and commitments resulting from the S&OP process.
  
  

Deliver Executive Insights

• Translate complex planning information into concise executive recommendations.
• Support Preparation of materials for Global S&OP, LTDP, Budget, GLT, and Board reviews.
• Provide forward-looking insights on performance risks and opportunities.
• Support leadership teams in evaluating strategic and operational choices
  
  

Drive Planning Performance

• Own S&OP-related KPIs including forecast accuracy, forecast bias, inventory performance, service levels, portfolio
  
  

efficiency

• Monitor planning effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve decision quality.
• Lead root-cause analysis of planning variances and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Drive consistency and discipline across regional planning teams.
  
  

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Build strong relationships with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics leaders.
• Influence stakeholders without direct authority to achieve business objectives.
• Coach and support regional planning teams on S&OP best practices.
• Act as deputy to the Global Senior Planning Manager when required.
  
  

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Expert knowledge of S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Inventory Management.
• Strong ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional decision-making in a matrix organization.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business actions.
• Experience in scenario planning, risk management, and performance management.
• Strong facilitation and executive communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP IBP/APO or equivalent planning platforms.
• Proven track record of driving planning performance and continuous improvement.
• 7+ years of Supply Chain Planning, S&OP, or IBP experience in a global environment
  
  

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
  
  

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
  
  

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
  
  

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.