21 oct
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Bacardi
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Barcelona
Role Overview
This position supports the Integral 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., volunt
📌 Material Planner (Barcelona)
🏢 Bacardi
📍 Barcelona