Deployment and Distribution Manager

Deployment and Distribution Executive, FMCG, Cumbernauld, Scotland
Phenomenal! One of the most exciting brands in the UK beverages market has an opportunity for an ambitious and proactive Deployment and Distribution Executive to join the Supply Planning team at their flagship site in Cumbernauld.
Solutions Driven is working in exclusive partnership with AG Barr to develop and expand their Demand and Supply Planning teams as they look to deliver optimal planning and delivery of their products nationwide.
AG Barr continues to invest in the development of a best fit Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and related tools, having already made significant improvements in this area. One of the key areas within this is the Supply Planning team: managed by the Supply Planning Manager. Within this team the Deployment and Distribution Executive (DDE) will play a key role in the development of the deployment and inventory plan and the achievement of the agreed targets. The role is specifically concerned with the management and movement of inventory within the AGB network i.e. manufacturing sites and warehouses (including intermediate warehouses). The DDE plays a key role in the achievement of inventory targets and has to team effectively with the other members of the Supply Planning team on a day to day basis to ensure effective execution of the plan. The Deployment and Distribution Executive needs to be able to effectively collaborate within the Supply Planning team and the wider Supply Chain Planning and Customer Service team in order to execute the role successfully.

There is a strong onus on the Deployment and Distribution Executive to support the DDM in the delivery of deployment and inventory performance improvement. This will be especially true in relation to the processes and tools that are utilised within the team, with the development of better tools being a significant part of the role. As such, a high level of skill with Mircosoft Excel (e.g. modelling and analytics) and a level of insight in relation to continuous improvement techniques is a key requirement. The DDE must have the ability to work with a high level of attention to detail, as well as the capability to provide input into the strategic thinking that will be driven by the SPM and DDM. The DDE will provide the first line of support to the DDM in the development of the ways of working within the team as well as being required to input into the development of the wider supply aspects of the S&OP framework. In the main, this will entail engaging with the members of the Supply Chain Planning team, but may also include the requirement to interact with other stakeholders such as central Logistics, CDT and the contracted 3rd party logistics provider.

The role requires a strong analytical mind-set, with the ability to plan deployment and inventory from AGB created tools, rather than a COTS package. The key drivers for the DDE will be the balancing of the competing aims of achieving a high level of customer service (availability and perfect order) and ensuring alignment to the agreed inventory targets and logistics costs. The capability to balance these two competing elements will require skills such as deep analytics; collaborative way of working; management of nuance / uncertainty and the ability to engage with key actors / information within the supply chain.

“What you can bring to Irn Bru”
As Deployment and Distribution Executive with this great company you will be:
? Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience, preferably in a numerical or science based discipline, with a deep understanding of supply chain management principles / fundamentals.
? IT literate with strong PC skills and an excellent operational knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the other key Microsoft Office suite of applications. The role holder must have the capability to utilise Excel and similar data interrogation tools in order develop evidence based insights into the deployment and inventory plan.
? Highly analytical, with strong interpersonal and communication skills – with the ability to communicate using various media applications.
? The environment is highly pressurised and the DDE must be able to deliver high quality outputs at all times while dealing with a high level of change and uncertainty. The ability to manage nuance and varying shades of grey is a key element of the role.

“What IRN-BRU can do for you”
AG Barr has delivered YoY sales value growth of 10.5%, 16.1%, 9.3%, 9.1% and 7.3% in the last five years in a very competitive market. Our plan is to continue that growth and we need individuals who are intelligent, ambitious and a great cultural fit.
In addition to the chance to be part of the team of one of the “coolest” brands on the market, AG Barr offer highly competitive salaries and great benefits which include 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, share buying scheme and an annual Jaffa Cake competition!
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to take on this great opportunity, please contact Solutions Driven for a full job description and an initial conversation.