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WHAT DO A CATEGORY PLANNER DO?
Owner of production & network supply plans for their categories, the Category Master Planner partners with Regional Supply teams, markets & integral brand teams to translate distribution requirements into realistic production plans, optimising for service, cost & cash.
As the key interface for the supply centre to markets/regions, the Category Master Planner ensures robust & aligned plans are in place.
Collaborating closely with a wide range of stakeholders across local, regional & global functions, this role requires an individual adept at building relationships, strong communication skills & comfortable in providing meaningful, constructive challenge.
Technical skills are also key to success, proficient in using planning systems & analysis of big data.



The role will give the successful candidate wide ranging supply chain exposure & will place them in an ideal position to take advantage of the career opportunities available in Bacardi.
A high degree of flexibility is required, to ensure timely responses to changing situations, providing data driven insights & ensuring effective decision making.
Production & Supply Planning – Mid Term (S&OE;) & Long Term (S&OP;)
Translate distribution requirements to achievable production plans
Assess capacity constraints across sites
Develop production sequence and monitor feasibility
Make informed Data-Driven Decisions to optimise service, cost & cash
Partner with regional supply teams to align interregional flows with demand and capacity
Model interregional flows and optimise network
Acquire medium and long-term demand forecasts for all FG inventory consuming events and control the translation of those forecasts into a network supply plan by collaborating with cross-functional partners
Manage allocations with regional supply teams, optimising total network & ha

📌 Category Master Planner (Barcelona)
🏢 Bacardi
📍 Barcelona