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 & general 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 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
* Production planning regarding Product Life‐Cycle 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 QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
* 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 for problem solving
* Strong organisational and planning skills LEADERSHIP AGILITY
* Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of 'Belonging', where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
* Self‐Awareness: You have high levels of self‐awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
* People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
* Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first‐time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and ot

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