Owner of production & network supply plans for their categories, the Category Master Planner partners with Regional Supply teams, markets & global 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 stakeholders across local, regional & integral functions, this role requires an individual adept at building relationships, strong communication skills & comfortable in providing meaningful, constructive challenge.
Technical skills are key to success, including proficiency in planning systems and analysis of big data. The role will provide wide-ranging supply chain exposure and placement within Bacardi's career opportunities.
A high degree of flexibility is required to respond timely to changing situations, provide data‑driven insights, and ensure effective decision making.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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 & handling known constraints in line with business strategy
- Ensure transparency & clarity of volumes with associated assumptions, ensuring alignment of key stakeholders within categories
- Lead & influence internal stakeholders to deliver servi

📌 Category Master Planner (Barcelona)
🏢 Bacardi-Martini
📍 Barcelona