[Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi, Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.]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 & 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 a wide range of 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 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 plansAssess capacity constraints across sitesDevelop production sequence and monitor feasibilityMake informed Data-Driven Decisions to optimise service, cost & cashPartner with regional supply teams to align interregional flows with demand and capacityModel interregional flows and optimise networkAcquire 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 partnersManage allocations with regional supply teams, optimising total network & handling known co

📌 Category Master Planner (Barcelona)
🏢 Bacardi
📍 Barcelona