Posted
09-Sep-2024
Job type
Full time
Country
Brazil
Location
São Paulo, São Paulo
Function
Supply & Logistics
Reporting Line
Planning & Logistics Senior Manager South America
On-site/Remote
On-site
Level of experience
Professional (Management)
Contract type
Permanent
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Responsible for Demand Planning Process for South America (BR, EC, BO and PE), ensuring business alignment towards forecast accuracy, BIAS and IBP process. . It´s the leader of S&OP process, leading entire process with Commercial team, some distributors and whole Leadership team directly and through your team. S&OP process for South America has the purpose to allow proper communicate main changes and issues raised during the entire process and also work closely among all different departments. Understand end to end process and impacts on different areas and identify priorities to mitigate risks and improve forecast accuracy with different techniques are key for success on this position

RESPONSIBILITIES
With our consumer at the heart your key focus will be
Demand for indirect market – Sell Out Analysis, VMI proposals, Replenishment Forecast definition BO, EC and PERU
Responsible for South America Overview analysis – data consolidation, support on commercial decisions based on quantitative analysis
Lead Demand and IBP monthly analysis
Manage a team with 3 people
Supporting LTDP (Long Term Demand Planning) process, challenging assumptions and helping on build data based information
Deliver continuously improve forecasting techniques (as statistical/IA/others), method, and approach to make a step change on forecast accuracy – focused on Paretto analysis
Support Activity Management on the innovation process to deliver new launches, challenge when appropriate, helping team to build a better and sustainable process, avoiding ruptures and inventory excess
Responsible and co-responsible for KPI´s such as BIAS, Accuracy, Orders delay, defining and supporting action plans to improve them.
Lead S&OP process to support the cross functional team forecast consensus (Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance) .
Responsible for benchmarkings and deploy local/global strategy for demand planning team
End to end process overview to cooperate and help other departments that are impacted by info generated on his/her team such as logistics, customer service, commercial and finance.
Assure alignment between S&OP data and Finance information, understanding and address gaps on timely manner to avoid any risks.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
The skills and responsibilities needed to create your legacy

Employee capabilities:
Business savvy and a good understanding of the consumer & customer needs.
Ability to find effective ways of working within a matrix organization, and within a fast-changing environment.
Strong analytical skills, and close attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Leadership skills to work with different levels of hierarchies and to develop the team
Ability to work as a team player working with multiple departments and needs
Prioritization ability

Employee engagement:
Highly enthusiastic and action-oriented person with strong interpersonal skills, having consumer and customer in the heart.
Skilled at consistently building deep, trusting partnership with markets and operations leaders.
Structured, focused and organised navigating multiple high priority tasks.
Solution oriented with a fantastic attention to detail, great listening skills and proactive approach to anticipating business needs.
Critical Experiences for Success
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Administration, Business, Logistics or equivalent
SAP ECC and SAP APO (Required – similar ERP can be analysed).
Project Management Experience (Required).
People management (desirable)
Desirable experience on other areas of Supply Chain as Supply Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, etc.
Solid understanding of forecasting and demand processes (Required).
Advanced English (Required)
Spanish (Required to be comfortable in leading meetings in spanish)
Minimum 3 years of experience in Demand planning, forecasting role (Required).
Good knowledge of Excel (Required).
Power BI or similar knowledge is desired (Wanted).
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 WITH 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
Health & Wellbeing
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.
Be a Part of Our Culture
BE
Fearless
We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate.

This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

BEHAVE LIKE
Family
We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always.

We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.

THINK LIKE A
Founder
The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.

LIFE INSIDE BACARDI
Career Stories
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Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.