YOUR OPPORTUNITY

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

• Responsible for the Month end closing data gathering/building (Sell in, transits, Inventory & Depletions) within CARICAM markets (Central America and Venezuela).
• Ensure Analysis, identification & follow up to the Inventory Variances, including portfolio management.
• Responsible for Markets Overview analysis: once data is received and updated within the models, a brief is made in order to review the main changes vs last cycle.
• Lead Demand and IBP monthly meetings with Distributors and Business
• Provide insights of any depletions trend variance, comparison with historical behaviour, in order to agree a new forecast with the commercial team
• Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to supporting the S&OP / Forecast, through models maintenance (historical sales, trends, open orders, seasonality, promotions, and Distributor inventory)
• Deliver continuously improve forecasting techniques, method, and approach to make a step change on forecast accuracy – focused on the main SKU in the business
• Support Activity Management on the innovation process to deliver new launches, challenge when appropriate.
• In collaboration with the Planning and Logistics Manager, regularly assesses and updates Markets and Plants safety stock policy and targets.  
• Provide visibility of KPIs: BIAS, Accuracy, Orders delayed and be a support in action plans to improve them.    
• Support the cross-functional team of Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance to achieve consensus each month within the S&OP cycle
• Provide visibility for Slow & No Movers, and agree actions plans to mitigate obsolescence and write off    
• Ensure the Forecast Submission in APO for West LAC by SKU/Customer/Plant and support the submission for the rest of the cluster.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• 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.
• Proven Master data management for large combinations of countries/brands/SKU
• Willingness to work collaboratively with teams across different geographies and cultures.
• Language Requirements: English is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Administration, Business, Logistics or equivalent
• Good knowledge of MS Office and SAP (Excel advance is required)
• Power BI or similar knowledge is desired

PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

• 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. Authentic, approachable, empathetic, and inclusive style of communication & collaboration, with the ability to work with diverse, geographically spread teams across multiple time zones.
• 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. Rigour in execution of customer service activities and able to deliver with brilliance at pace. Integrity and hunger to be part of a winning team - working in close collaboration with other operations department towards a common goal
• 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. Tenacity and resilience to work through challenging hiring needs and multiple competing agendas in high-demand/high-speed situations.
• Fearless:  Adopting an agile mindset and being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

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