Supply Planner

About the role

As a Supply Planner, you will manage supply planning for assigned brands across the network of operations for the North American region, ensuring on‑time replenishment of stock to support the demand/sales forecast. As a conduit between the North American market and global production facilities, you will balance product availability with working capital targets.

• Responsible for the development and management of the Supply Plan/Replenishment for a group of designated brands.
• Review supplier capacity, identify risk and advise caution where appropriate.
• Make recommendations to minimize supply interruptions.
• Ensure agreed upon modifications are implemented.
• Review inventory and service levels vs targets for assigned portfolio.
• Develop corrective action plans where there’s misalignment.
• In collaboration with the Supply Planning Manager, regularly assess and update safety stock policy and targets.
• Assist in preparation of write‑off for obsolete/damaged materials and finished products.
• Assist in defining, validating, and implementing sourcing changes for new products/customers.
• Actively participate in product lifecycle management.
• Contribute to Supply Chain improvement programs with Plants and Markets.
• Proactively optimize planning‑related master data.
• Serve as the tactical point of contact/representative for supply plant.
• Build relationships with OC's/Plants to better understand manufacturing processes and capabilities.
• Coordinate with Innovations team to set launch quantities of new products to ensure smooth transitions.
• Identify improvement opportunities in the planning process.
• Provide commentary on any variance between State reported vs Bacardi Inventory.
• Participate in annual Physical Inventories.
• Order Preparation and Freight Management.
• Track, evaluate and report Inventory Levels and accuracy monthly.
• Ongoing Systematic adjustments to reconcile inventories.

• Experience in International / Global company with a matrix organization.
• Supply Chain related degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of field experience in Supply Chain.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Proven time management and multiple task management capabilities.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) for communication across global and cross‑functional teams.
• Must communicate "up" effectively at the Manager, Director level.
• Ability to innovate and challenge the business in process and leadership development.

• Comfortable dealing with Primos across all level and functions of the business.
• Resolve conflicts directly.
• Must listen for understanding.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Lead by example in living company values, vision and mission.
• Open to feedback and are transparent and honest.
• A team player, who thrives on working collaboratively, inspiring others and bringing out the best in others.

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

• Competitive Pay Package.
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (e.g., volunteer day).
• Retirement/Pension Plan.
• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Family‑friendly and inclusive leave policies.
• Other benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

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.