[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 & 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 & 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 service & cost performance that will support successful delivery of these strategies

Provide analysis & facilitate actions, to optimise capacity, labour, inventory (incl. obsolete & slow-moving) & supplier requirements

Support & enable the Long-Term Demand Planning process, for categories under your responsibility

Digital & Analytical Tools for Planning Optimization

Work with markets & regions to ensure robust planning master data, in relation to replenishment signals

Key aim to optimise inventory across the global Bacardi network

Guardian of SAP set-up, ensuring the perfect Heuristic Signal with all regional supply teams

Leverage digital & analytical tools to refine planning models, improve Replenishment accuracy & drive efficient decision‑making

Product Lifecycle Management & Portfolio Optimisation





Production planning regarding Product Lifecycle Management & SKU optimisation with NPD & marketing teams

Key planning representative for finished goods NPD projects, within assigned category/categories

Ensuring timely planning & decision making, to achieve successful product launches in collaboration with innovation team

Monitor execution of aligned plans, including depletion plans to limit write off exposure

Be a custodian of plant SKU master data, to ensure effective management of products

Experienced in End-to-End Planning & S&OP; within an FMCG company is required

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

Self starter with a strong sense of urgency

Strong at building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Customer Service “Consumer At The Heart” of everything you do with a passion for delivering service and results

Quick to identify trends, interpret data & can easily draw conclusions from the reported data; Capable of drawing out meaningful, actionable insights to share & influence stakeholders that will help drive business decisions

Sound operational, commercial & financial awareness & understands the meaning & implications of the data results for the business

Technically proficient with strong analytic competence; Expert Microsoft Excel, SAP ECC system; Power BI is a plus

Data driven skills & mindset to problem solving

Strong organisational and planning skills

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where peo

📌 Category Master Planner (Barcelona)
🏢 Bacardi
📍 Barcelona