Europe Regional Market SC Director Barcelona Spain Barcelona, Spain Supply Chain
6 days ago
Barcelona
This is your opportunity to operate as a true strategic partner to Bacardi’s business operations in the Europe region. As the Regional Market Supply Chain Director, you will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive supply chain strategy to support significant company growth across Europe. You will be a key member of the leadership team and interact closely with both the commercial and operational teams to deliver the best possible service to our customers. ABOUT YOU To be successful in this role, you’ll be a collaborative business partner who is able to work seamlessly within a lean, matrix organization. You have an analytical and curious mindset with an innate drive to continuously learn. You’re always looking for opportunities to streamline processes or enhance efficiencies, embodying the principles of Fearless and Founders. RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE • Regional Supply Chain Strategic Plan : Responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive product supply chain strategic plan for Europe that will support growth and optimize customer engagement while enhancing overall business profitability., • European Leadership Team Member : Actively participate as a key member of the European leadership team, providing insights, solutions, and strategies to drive growth and operational excellence across the entire region, ensuring successful delivery of the Regional Strategic Plan., • Ultimate Responsible for delivering operational excellence and Supply Chain performance in the markets in the different SC functions CSR, Demand, Logistics. Some of the main KPIs: Service / Distribution cost / Fcst Accuracy/ Bias Inventory management ( Slow movers/no movers/ write off) / Innovation management, • Strategic business partne r for Managing directors responsible in those markets, ensuring meeting business objectives and driving Supply Chain agenda., • Monthly Performance Cycles , key point of contact for Cluster monthly cycles, ensuring clear visibility to steakholders, while drive SC agenda and priorities with the stakeholders., • Partnership with Europe Center of Excellence to develop clear initiatives roadmap to ensure operational excellence in Europe, by challenging status quo, scanning the market and a relentless focus on delivering value, optimizing cost & working capital, • Drive initiatives that position Customer Service as a strategic growth enabler by enhancing key customer relationships, optimizing processes and technology, and leveraging a Center of Excellence with differentiated services to drive efficiency, consistency, and value creation., • Demand Planning & S&OP process : Ensure effective demand planning processes are in place, and S&OP process is driven in an optimal to support growth, increase profitability & support key business decisions: balancing demand and supply, new products introductions, ensuring business KPIs, • Logistics Management : Oversee the management of logistics operations, including contract management, cost monitoring, and compliance to ensure financial efficiency and optimal service delivery across all markets., • Innovation and Continuous Improvement : Drive the Brand Innovation Process and facilitate the development of new product launches to meet stakeholder expectations. Implement a culture of continuous improvement to refine supply chain processes and enhance operational effectiveness., • 3rd party customers / distributors inventory : ensure DIOH targets are relevant vs distributor contractual terms and order lead-time. Monitor stock level against target. In case of deviation, identify root causes and remediation actions. Monthly reporting with appropriate comments. Reporting should comment any material deviation if any (out of stock risk, large excess inventory risk) and resolution plan., • Supply Chain team organization, efficient teams and people development : accountable for Region and markets organization design, efficient and capable teams, talents upgrade and succession planning. Develop team engagement continuously. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relations with internal/external organizations: motivate and encourage direct reports and employees working in a team environment to achieve functional, and company goals., • Regulation : ensure respects of regulations associated with the Supply Chain activities (excises, importations, exportations…) within the region., • Broad Supply Chain experience, ideally focused on the customer side rather than production/manufacturing, • You will have an exemplary history of success in Supply Chain (+10 years of experience) and have gained knowledge of demand planning, customer service , warehousing and logistics, in different European markets,, • Experience in successful leadership of a team, with the ability to inspire and develop high performance, • Fluent in English, French & Spanish is a plus, • Global volume consumer goods & drinks experience preferred with spirits experience highly desirable., • Good knowledge SAP, VMI, WMS (Preferable), • Ability to build strong trusting partnerships across all stakeholders, systems and networks to ensure seamless, urgent responsiveness and crisis management., • A depth of leadership experience with the ability to develop and inspire teams to raise the bar on their performance across multiple cultures, across all levels and in diverse geographies., • Earlier in your career you will have had on the ground experience and time in front-line supply chain / logistics roles., • Great commercial acumen and demonstrated understanding of the levers that drive business performance in addition to being adept at developing and managing budgets., • High learning agility, adaptability and track record of exceptional results, • Results oriented change agent with analytical skills, • Determination to succeed in a new environment whilst building sustainable relations with own team and customers, • Experience in other departments such as Sales or Finance are most welcome, • Pro-active, agile and fast learner with a desire to continuously improve, • Able to work independently and as part of a matrix organisation, whilst sharing the Bacardi Family culture pillar, • Excellent business partnering skills and able to build lasting stakeholder relationships both internally and externally, • Detail orientated whilst comfortable working with ambiguity, • Able to embed the Bacardi 3 culture pillars of Fearless, Family and Founders, • 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 Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance. • Competitive Pay Package, • Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community), • Retirement/Pension Plan, • Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance, • Employee Assistance Programs, • Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies, • Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location), • Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs, • Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental) Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand. This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless. We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be. Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work. Life Inside Bacardi Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story. Bacardi is the world's largest privately-held international spirits company. We are a brand-led growth company with over 200 brands and labels. More than 8,000 people across the globe work toward a common purpose to Make Moments Matter. At Bacardi we are guided by our 3Fs culture of being Fearless, treating each other like Family, and having a Founders mentality. And have plenty of fun along the way! You will hear us refer to each other as a “Primo” which means cousin in Spanish, and it´s our way to referring to employees. It´s also a reminder that we are a family-owned business with Latin heritage since 1862. Primos are empowered to embrace diversity of thought and a global mindset to grow the Bacardi business and be future fit. Leadership at Bacardi listen to Primos through pulse surveys, town halls, action team forums and development training sessions. We get to enjoy social events, brand days, celebrate in trade with customers and have the opportunity to give back to the community through local initiatives like My Inspirit Day. We stand by doing the right thing and foster a culture of wellness and prioritizing Primo wellbeing through impactful resources and initiatives. If this sounds like a culture you wish to join, check out our current opportunities. Our Global headquarters is based in Bermuda. Our Regional headquarters are Amsterdam for Europe & Latin America & the Caribbean; Dubai for Asia, Middle East & Africa and Coral Gables for North America. For Global Marketing, our teams are based in London, UK. In addition, we have offices, distilleries, production sites and brand homes around the world. Our portfolio boasts more than 200 brands and labels and we sell in more than 160 markets. That global scale offers opportunities across functions and markets. From those who craft and produce our brands to those who market and sell them to everything in between.We also have opportunities across levels of experience from those who are starting their professional career (and are of local legal drinking age) to those who have decades of experience under their belt. From time to time, we contract talent for specific functions and markets on a paid internship basis. We do not run a recurring global internship and rather allow markets and team to determine local needs and opportunities. We are there for the moments that matter in our Primos’ careers - the times they need to step outside of their comfort zone and grow. Whether that’s when they step through our doors as a new Primo, take on a new role, want to learn new skills and develop, or take that opportunity of a lifetime abroad to gain experiences across different cultures, functions, and markets. We have world-class resources to support you every step of the way. From our Becoming Bacardi onboarding to global mentorship programs, mixology sessions, regular “lunch and learns” and coaching and development programs, there are many ways to expand your skills and opportunities. Learning never ends and that’s why we even continue development at the most senior levels with global programs at Harvard Business School and the University of Miami, among others. The simple answer is no candidates do not need to drink alcohol to be considered for a role. The Bacardi portfolio of products includes alcohol, low alcohol and no alcohol products. Bacardi promotes balanced, moderate drinking as part of a mindful lifestyle. The decision whether or not to drink alcohol is a personal one and we respect lifestyle choices. What we value most is high performing talent with an ability to understand how to engage with our brand consumers and business partners. We do, of course, only hire people who are of legal drinking age in their market. From time to time, we contract talent for specific functions and markets on a paid internship basis. We do not run a recurring global internship and rather allow markets and team to determine local needs and opportunities. English is the official and primary language at Bacardi. Our Hiring Teams are located worldwide. Please submit your resume and other materials in English. Only consider using a local language for your application if the job positing specifies this request. The first step is submitting your application which will be reviewed by our Hiring Team. Should your experience meet the qualifications and expectations of the open role, you will begin the interview process. Generally speaking, you can expect a few stages of conversations. The timing of the interview process will vary and our focus will be on ensuring that the key stakeholders get to know you and that you get to know us. You will be expected to do a face-to-face interview in person or over video call in some cases, at least once, during the hiring process. Sometimes we do ask candidates for customer facing roles or more junior candidates to complete an automated online video interview. You will self-record answers to our automated questions and this will be reviewed by the Hiring Team. For Management and Leadership roles we may request an additional assessment that takes a deeper dive into your potential leadership style. If your hiring journey is successful, we'll make it official with a job offer letter and be ready to welcome you to the team. The process will vary and usually depend on different factors such as the volume of applications received, seniority level of the role and stakeholder availability within the hiring team. Our recruiters are in-house and will be in touch as soon as possible to inform you of next steps. We appreciate your interest and patience. We want everyone to enjoy their Bacardi interview experience and will consider requests for personal requirements (be that the interview environment or other adjustments). Please make your recruiter aware via email when invited for interview. We will do our best to accommodate your needs at each stage and make your experience a supportive one. From time to time, fraudsters or scammers impersonate recruiters or Bacardi employees in an attempt to obtain personal information or money. These recruitment scams can show up as fake websites listing job opportunities designed to look like Bacardi, email communications, or direct messages via LinkedIn or Whatsapp/SMS. Watch out for poorly written messages and adverts that contain spelling errors or inconsistencies. The URLs for the Bacardi Careers Site are and . If you click a link that sends you to a page that looks like Bacardi but doesn’t start with this address, it’s not us! Please do not provide any personal details – we suggest you close this window tab. An email would be considered suspicious if the email address does not end in “@bacardi.com” Bacardi never charges a candidate any monetary fee for the opportunity to be interviewed, or to secure visas or permits. Money is never exchanged during the hiring process. Bacardi will never ask you for personal information over email, such as personal passwords, credit card or banking information, Social Security numbers or tax identification number. If you've shared information with a potential scammer, report any suspicious communications by forwarding details and attaching any evidence via our Contact Form with Topic “Reporting Suspicious Activity”. Our team will investigate and let you know if the email is legitimate. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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