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About the Role
The APS DP Lead will mature & unlock the untapped potential of our current SAP IBP Demand deployment. Reporting to the Demand Planning & S&O; Global Process Lead, this role will drive the functional roadmap from basic data entry to advanced, next-generation predictive forecasting. They will serve as the critical bridge to regional planning teams, driving change management & embedding advanced system capabilities into daily operations to enable exceptional planning performance. ABOUT YOU With an innate curiosity & drive for continuous improvement, you match your exceptional technical planning skills & knowledge, with a strong ability to translate & communicate complex solutions into business value. RESPONSIBILITIES
* WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE Cross Functional Collaboration & Partnerships
* Tech & Data Partnership: Play an active role in shaping the future of Bacardi's demand planning capabilities by partnering with Tech & Data teams & external partners to adopt next-generation forecasting solutions while improving planning master data quality, KPI consistency and reporting accuracy.
* External Steering: Manage external integration partners to ensure high-quality delivery of advanced configuration
* Data Science Integration: Collaborate with data scientists to embed ML/AI forecasting models
* Technical Direction Setting: Translate business needs into clear requirements for technology teams
* Partner with Data & Technology teams to improve planning master data quality, KPI consistency and reporting accuracy.
* Business Translation: Translate complex technical functionality into clear,



actionable business benefits for planners
* Capability Maturation & Next-Gen Forecasting Feature Optimisation: Maximize value from SAP IBP Demand, S&O;, exploiting untapped functionalities
* AI/ML Integration: Partner with data science to integrate machine learning & external demand signals into IBP
* Continuous Improvement: Run routine process health checks to identify & fix bottlenecks in system utilisation
* Roadmap Design: Build a phased capability maturity model to transition regions from basic to advanced planning
* Monitor and improve planning performance through Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Value Add (FVA), adoption and process efficiency metrics.
* User Adoption, Competency development & change management
* Change Management: Lead global training & upskilling programs for regional planners
* Drive Adoption: Partner with regional planning leads to eliminate offline spreadsheets & embed IBP usage
* Super-User Network: Nurture a integral network of regional IBP champions to sustain best practices, enabling exceptional performance (Projects on-time delivery, FVA, FA, System adoption)
* Documentation: Ensure clear & up to date documentation to support processes and trainings SKILLS
- THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY
* Excellent technical

skills:
SAP IBP (preferred) or other Demand planning APS.
* Advanced in excel & Power BI
* IBP Mastery: Deep knowledge of Demand Sensing,



statistical forecasting models, and key figure logic
* Advanced Analytics & Data Science: Understanding of AI/ML forecasting techniques, predictive analytics, external demand signals and their deployment within planning processes
* Global Scope: Proven track record managing multi-regional processes & APS, across diverse teams
* Process improvement and lean expertise
* Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose why current processes are failing and implement structural fixes
* Influencing

Skills:
Exceptional soft skills to challenge regional legacy habits and inspire tech adoption PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER'S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR
* Results oriented: Focus on delivering measurable improvements.
* Prioritize high impact initiatives
* Resilient and patient: Calm under pressure and handles pushback constructively
* Influence & communication: Exceptional communication skills to challenge and align key stakeholders & ability to Translate complex technical solutions into clear business value
* 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 others.
* Mental A

📌 Advanced Planning System Lead – Demand Planning (Barcelona)
🏢 1420 Bacardi Espana
📍 Barcelona