Materials Planner

About the role

The Materials Planner is responsible for managing and optimising the supply of raw materials, components and bulk liquids across Diageo’s global and local distillery sites as well as third‑party operators. The role focuses on data‑driven decision making, demand and stock forecasting, inventory optimisation and continuous process improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage supply and distribution of packaging components and raw materials across third‑party operators, rework facilities and internal supply nodes.
• Plan and coordinate stock transfers across the network in collaboration with production sites and Supply Planning teams.
• Oversee production planning decisions with third‑party contractors, aligning them with distribution and S&OP processes.
• Ensure accurate planning and management of bulk liquid supply, wet materials and ingredients to meet production requirements.
• Analyse inventory and MRP data to optimise stock levels, reduce aged or obsolete materials and communicate supply risks proactively.

Required profile

• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data‑driven decision making.
• Experience collaborating with Demand & Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement and external suppliers.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑evolving environment and drive continuous process improvement.

Required skills

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Inventory analysis and optimisation.
• Demand forecasting techniques.