Context: In January 2012, Diageo purchased the Meta Abo Brewery, formerly a state-owned business based in Sebeta, with a rich history in Ethiopia and a historic market share of 50%. Diageo’s spirits brands have been enjoyed in Ethiopia since 1955, with Johnnie Walker and White Horse being the preferred whiskies of choice for most Ethiopians. With a broad portfolio of international spirits brands, such as Smirnoff Vodka, Baileys and Captain Morgan, the addition of Meta ensures Diageo’s position as the leading total beverage alcohol business in Ethiopia. Since acquiring the Meta Abo Brewery, the team in Ethiopia has worked hard to define the positioning of the brand, invest in marketing activities and build new commercial teams. With this increased investment behind capacity expansion and recruitment of a highly skilled sales force, Meta Classic, Meta Premium and Malta Guinness are enjoying their highest ever rates of sale. Diageo continues to invest in the communities in which it operates. In Ethiopia:
21 Water of Life projects have become operational over the past 7 years and an additional project started in the southwest region of Ethiopia in 2013. We work in partnership with NGOs and the government to ensure over 45,000 Ethiopians have access to clean drinking water and basic sanitation;
We work closely with small holder farmers of Ethiopia to source barley locally, thereby reducing imports and improving the livelihoods of small holder farmers in partnership with regional agriculture bureaus and the Agriculture Transformation Agency; and
We promote responsible drinking with our world-recognized DrinkIQ programme and ensure that consumers enjoy Diageo brands in a way that reflects both our values and purpose – Celebrate Life Everyday Everywhere.
Purpose and Key Accountabilities of the role
Main focus of this role to ascertain the best deal and service level for our customers (Internal & External) and contribute towards the effectiveness of supply chain
Keep, monitor and control stock movement at its optimum to meet with the business needs.
Engage and support demand by ensuring OTIFNE (on time TV full no error) execution.
Increase supply flexibility & agility
Drive and implement initiatives to optimize the supply chain efficiency, including import and local market logistics.
Job Requirement
Degree in applied Science, Engineering, Economics, Bussiness Administration or Statistics with a minimum of 8 years working experience, which includes 5 years in demand/supply planning function
Understanding the business end to end with clear understanding of the business goals and strategy
Excellent analytical and numerical abilities – strong in data manipulation and drawing insight/ key themes from data
Clear ability to plan both short-term and long-term and drive value through excellent future-f
Able to understand the link between Diageo Values/Leadership Capabilities and functional aspects of role
Excellent Microsoft Office skills in Word, Outlook, Excel & Powerpoint
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Ability to build great relationships across all functions – internally and externally
Advanced and relentless ability to find creative solutions