Role Overview This position supports the General Procurement and Supply Chain Strategy through end-to-end material planning, at established prices from qualified suppliers that meet Bacardi quality, delivery and service standards. The role is responsible for managing medium and long-term requirements for supply of materials, driving material strategy and optimizing working capital.

Collaboration is a cornerstone of success in this role; building and maintaining strong supplier relationships and working closely with global & regional Procurement teams to maximise availability and optimise sourcing strategies.

About You This role requires an individual with high levels of business acumen, analytical capabilities, and the ability to build a strong network of contacts internally and with suppliers. A mastery of technical and system skills, attention to detail, and a strong background in Supply Chain are essential.

Responsibilities

Responsible for mid and long-term planning of material availability, in line with the Master Production Plan

Support and manage innovations and projects from a material supply perspective

Make informed data‑driven decisions to maximise material availability

Take ownership of any planning issues that arise due to material supply and follow up actions, especially in the event of material shortages that affect internal production

Collaborate with supply centre material call‑of teams, ensuring accurate and timely call‑off vs. requirements

Key planning representative for NPD projects relating to BOM changes, within assigned category/categories

Be a custodian of Bill of Materials (BOM) master data, to ensure effective and accurate management of products

Ensure on‑time invoice payments in partnership with BES team to resolve issues, if needed

Key contact for material suppliers in terms of managing deliveries, sharing forecast (mid‑long term) and performance

Understand market fluctuations in demand to share insights with suppliers to mitigate risks to supply and/or material overstock and write‑off risks

Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to establish long‑term agreements, set lead times and manage minimum order quantities (MOQs)





Attend and participate in supplier review meetings on a monthly and quarterly basis with full participation in SPM meetings, providing information on supply and supplier performance

Develop and adhere to service level agreements with respective suppliers, partnering with them to ensure they meet required performance

Proactively look for improved ways of working within material planning, with a continuous improvement mindset

Optimise material strategy and working capital to meet business needs, minimising excess and non‑mover stock to prevent write‑offs

Collaborate with key internal stakeholders (e.g., procurement, Supply Centre, SQS) to optimise supplier strategies and deliver Bacardi’s sourcing pillars (Sustainability, Value Chain, Partnership, Superior Availability)

Experience in End‑to‑End Planning within an FMCG company is required

Strong proactive communicator; capable of delivering concise, clear messaging to influence and drive key business decisions

Self‑starter with a strong sense of urgency

Proficient at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Customer‑service driven, with a passion for delivering service and results

Quick to identify trends, interpret data, and draw actionable insights to influence stakeholders and drive business decisions

Sound operational, commercial and financial awareness, understanding the implications of data results for the business

Technically proficient with strong analytic competence; expert in Microsoft Excel, SAP ECC, and Power BI is a plus

Data‑driven skills and mindset for problem solving

Strong organisational and planning skills

Leadership Agility

Belonging: create a culture where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become

Self‑Awareness:



highly self‑aware, reflective and understand personal strengths and weaknesses and their impact on others

People Agility: understand and relate to people, navigating tough situations to harness collective performance

Results Agility: consistently deliver results while inspiring teams and building confidence

Mental Agility: think critically to solve complex problems, expand possibilities, and bring strategic creativity to challenges

Change Agility: curious, experimental, and effective in managing change; growth and learning mindset, ready to test, learn, and apply experience

Perks of Working for Us We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, wellbeing, and more. The program is based on pay for performance, linking incentive programs to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

Competitive Pay Package

Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (e.g., volunteer day)

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 and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment, work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may require an employee contribution. Some 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.

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.

📌 Material Planner - Europe (Madrid)
🏢 Bacardi
📍 Madrid