Supply Planning Manager

Diageo · Johannesburg, South Africa We are seeking a Supply Planning Manager to lead the Material & Production Planning and Scheduling Process, and manage a high-performing team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, with experience in distribution, warehousing, and scheduling. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing the Supply Planning function to ensure required capabilities are continuously developed Building and maintaining excellent relationships with key stakeholders Owning functional KPIs, inventory management, and optimization for locally produced finished goods Representing the Supply Planning function within the TIER/S&OE/IBP processes Providing clear direction and prioritization of workload across the team Achieving best-in-class engagement scores Driving standardization and automation of systems and processes Championing service and driving reliability The ideal candidate will have: A BSc in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or equivalent Ideally a master's degree in business or engineering 10+ years of experience across Supply Chain, Logistics, and Customer Service Minimum 5 years in senior leadership roles Proven experience leading large multifunctional teams Strong experience managing Supply Planning operations within FMCG Demonstrated experience leading transformation, process improvement, and organizational change Proven track record delivering service, cost, and cash objectives Strong systems experience, including SAP and related planning and reporting solutions