Job Description

Who are we:

With over 200 brands sold innearly 180countries,we’rethe world’s leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker,Guinnessand Tanqueray to localfavouriteslike Bundaberg Rum,MrBlack & Ello, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore,collaborateand innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world,you’lltestnew ideas,learnand grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About the Function:

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing.It’san intricate and sophisticated operationthat’sthe product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customercollaborationsand third-party agreements.We’recommitted torealisingour ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience,we’llhelp you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

About the Role:

The Materials Planner plays a pivotal role in managing andoptimisingthe supplyof rawmaterials,raw materials componentsand bulk liquids acrossglobal and localinternaldistillery sitesand third-party operators. This position extends beyond traditional materials planning,stretchingyouwith astrong emphasis onimproving decisions through strongerdata analysis, demand and stock forecasting, inventoryoptimisation,and continuous process improvement.

Operating in a dynamic and fast-evolving environment, the role works in close partnership withbroader Demand &Supply Planning,localManufacturing, Procurement, and external suppliers to ensuretimelyreplenishment,accurateMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP), andensuring thebroaderorganisationis informedacross supply continuity so risk can beminimisedacross the supply chain.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage the supply and distribution of packagingcomponentsand 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 teamsto ensureoperational efficiency

• Manage production planning decisions with third-party contractors, ensuring alignment withdistribution and production plans in line with the broader S&OP process

• Ensureaccurateplanning and management of bulk liquid supply, wet materials, and ingredients to meet production requirements

• Analyseinventory and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) data tooptimisestock levels, reduce aged and obsolete materials, ensure orders are placed on time, and proactively communicate supply risks to stakeholders

Experience / Skills Required:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in materials planning, supplyanalyticsor relatedbroader consumer goodssupply chain rolesor similar industries such as heavy industries,pharmaceuticalsor medical devices

• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills andhands-onexperience using SAP (ECCrequired; S/4HANA exposureadvantageous)

• Demonstrated ability to manage inventory, Material Requirements Planning (MRP) accuracy andsupplier facingplanning activities in afast-pacedenvironment

• Provenproblem-solvingskills with the ability to resolve stock outages, deliverydelaysand planning issues proactively

• An adaptable,growth-orientedmindset with comfort working inless‑structuredenvironments andwith a strong motivation to drivecontinuousimprovement projects across planning.

Flexible Working:

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so thatyou’resupported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Rewards & Benefits:

At Diageo, we offer more than just a role— we offer an environment where you can thrive, grow and berecognisedfor your impact.

• Competitive reward– Market-leading salary, performance-driven bonusand industryperks

• Flexible ways of working– Hybrid working with no set office days, empowering you to balance work and life in a way that works for you

• Industry-leading family leave– Generous paid parental leave for all parents, along with support for life’s key moments

• Health & wellbeing– Comprehensive support including mental health resources, wellbeing initiativesand employeeassistanceprogrammes

• Career growth– Access to global opportunities, leading learning programmesand clear pathways for development

• Inclusive culture– A values-led, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work

• Productperks– Employee discounts and experiences across our iconic portfolio

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means thatyou’llbe welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you.You’llbe part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of differentgender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

At Diageo, we pride ourselves on our fast paced,boldand agile culture.In order toensurewe’resupporting the performance ambitions of our team, applications for this role will close21 daysafter posting.

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Huntingwood

2026-04-29