Global Demand Planning Excellence Lead- CoE Manager

Meyrin, Switzerland · Full time
Posted:
20-Feb-2026
Function:
Supply Chain
Location:
Meyrin
Contract type:
Regular Employee
Country:
Switzerland
Job Type:
Full time
YOUR OPPORTUNITY

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

YOUR OPPORTUNITY
This is a unique opportunity to be part of our global planning team and play an important Global role in our organization.
You will build deep partnership at a global and local level, across Bacardi, to oversee S&OP processes and global demand Team.
You will play a major role in optimizing inventory across the markets and manage overall demand accuracy for our operations, ultimately helping Bacardi to deliver against our BEST10 growth aspirations to support sales.
ABOUT YOU
You are skilled at consistently building deep, trusting partnership with markets, OC’s and Operations leaders.
Structured, focused and organised define your approach as you navigate multiple high priority.
You are solution oriented with a fantastic attention to detail, great listening skills and proactive approach to anticipating business needs.

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

Support the global demand planning process framework, including roles, KPIs, policies, SOPs, and control standards.

Ensure process harmonization across business units, regions, and categories.

Monitor compliance and performance through regular process health checks and audits.

Design and lead global demand planning capability programs, aligned with planning maturity and business needs.

Develop and maintain training materials (e.g., forecasting methods, statistical modeling, lifecycle planning).

Support onboarding of demand planners and organize train-the-trainer programs

Build and manage a global network of Demand Planning Super Users

Facilitate peer learning, feedback loops, and community events (forums, webinars, best practice showcases).

Partner with IT, Digital COE, and transformation teams to support global deployment and evolution of planning tools

Ensure user adoption, change management, and performance monitoring for digital planning tools.

Support global demand planning process and standards across regions and business units.

Develop and maintain lean and benchmark culture across teams’ mindset and actions.

Build forecasting and analytics capabilities across the demand planning community

Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and collaboration.

Drive automation and digital forecasting solutions. SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

Background in planning (i.e. Sales, Demand, Supply, Production).

Strong S&OP knowledge.

Strength in critical analysis- seeking to understand complex business needs and review them via continuous improvement process/Lean principles and incorporations of available systems technologies.

Demonstrate accountability and capability to work independently with confidence to ask for support when required.

Ability to find effective ways of working within a matrix organization, and within a fast-changing environment.

Skilled in project management and IT implementations, demonstrating strong organisation.

Administration skills and close attention to detail.

Managing stakeholder expectations in relation to delivery & execution.

Skilled in change management

Willingness to work collaboratively with teams across different geographies and cultures.
Ability to anticipate challenges and find innovative solutions.

Experience with strong aptitude for working with systems like SAP ECC/APO/IBP/BI and Microsoft.

Experience within a Supply Chain Market position.

Language Requirements: English is essential, other European Languages is an asset.

leadership agility

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. 


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

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 AFounder

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 BacardiLife Inside Bacardi

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.

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