Posted
06-Sep-2024
Job type
Full time
Country
Brazil
Location
São Paulo, São Paulo
Lead recruiter
Irene Castro
Function
Supply & Logistics
Reporting Line
Planning & Logistics Senior Manager
On-site/Remote
On-site
Level of experience
Individual Contributor/Support (Non - Managers)
Contract type
Permanent

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Demand Planner to join our team. This position requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or related fields. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in both English and Spanish, and will be responsible for driving the forecasting and demand planning process to ensure optimal inventory levels and efficient supply chain operations, supporting S&OP process


RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
  • Demand Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for assigned product categories or regions, using historical data, market trends, and input from sales and marketing teams.
  • Data Analysis: Analyze historical sales data, customer trends, and seasonality patterns to predict future demand and adjust plans accordingly.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to align on product demand, promotional activities, and new product introductions.
  • Reporting: Prepare and present demand planning reports to key stakeholders, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in forecasting. Implement best practices to enhance demand planning accuracy and efficiency.
  • System Management: Utilize demand planning software and ERP systems to track and update forecasts, manage data, and generate reports.
  • Bilingual Communication: Effectively communicate with teams in both Portuguese and Spanish, providing demand insights and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
Measures of Success:

Value share: Share trustful information with our business partners, on time and bringing value for the business.

Employee capabilities: 
  • Business savvy and a good understanding of the consumer & customer needs.
  • Ability to find effective ways of working within a matrix organization, and within a fast-changing environment.
  • Strong analytical skills, and close attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Employee engagement:
  • Highly enthusiastic and action-oriented person with strong interpersonal skills, having consumer and customer in the heart.
  • Skilled at consistently building deep, trusting partnership with markets and operations leaders.
  • Structured, focused and organised navigating multiple high priority tasks.
  • Solution oriented with a fantastic attention to detail, great listening skills and proactive approach to anticipating business needs.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Critical Experiences for Success 
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in demand planning or a similar role in a fast-paced environment.
  • Languages: Advanced knowledge in both English and Spanish (spoken and written).
  • Skills:
    • Strong analytical skills and experience working with demand planning tools and software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Excel).
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in cross-functional teams.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
    • Detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
  • Preferred:
    • Experience in fast consumer goods is desired
    • Knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques

     Working Conditions:

  • Full-time position with 40 hours
  • Hybrid work option with 3 days at office and 2 days at home available

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

  • 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
  • Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience


Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity. 


U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

PERKS OF WORKING WITH US

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.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

  • 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

Health & Wellbeing

  • Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
  • Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

  • 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)
  • And much more!
The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

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.

Be a Part of Our Culture

BE                  Fearless

We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate.

This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

BEHAVE LIKE Family

We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always.

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.

THINK LIKE A Founder

The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do.

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 Career Stories

Be Fearless, act like a Founder.

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.

Watch our career stories