**Job Description :** **Purpose of Position** The role aims to collaborate with internal stakeholders to conceive, launch, and successfully implement productivity initiatives across various supply sectors. Additionally, it involves curating a repository of ideas for future implementation, all aimed at achieving the supply productivity goals of USL-Diageo. The individual will be accountable for delivery of productivity targets for the business. **Decision Making Authority** **Decision Expected** + Program management Process which includes decisions on strategic planning, project execution and performance monitoring + Idea Discovery through innovation initiatives, Feasibility assessment, Analytics & Financial evalution + Business Case Preparation – leading preparation of business case on projects and getting stakeholder approvals + Benchmarking by Industry comparison & Performance Improvement **Recommendations Expected** + Prioritisation of Projects basis Value enhancement or Value engineering, ease of implementation, complexity and Value generation + Investments (CAPEX / OPEX) + Selection of External Partners wherever needed like consultants **_Financial Accountability (Budget/Revenue)_** Productivity savings (AOP & IOP) for COGS Trade Spend Marketing Indirects **_Market / Function Complexity_** Diageo India **_Leadership Responsibilities_** Role Holder will lead pipeline development for next 3 years to meet the targets Role Holder will govern the program along with Finance Lead, reviewing status, risks and opportunities across functions to ensure delivery Role Holder will help mitigate risks and issues by deep diving into specific projects and seeking support of the Council and ExCom where required. Role Holder will ensure projectization of all ideas, with firm timelines and validated savings and charters for all key projects Role Holder will hold review meetings with Program Sponsors, Productivity Council, Excom on a regular basis to provide them latest and most accurate updates and seek their support, input where needed Role Holder will create a culture of cost-consciousness and productivity mindset across the organization **Top 3-5 Accountabilities** **Area** _(time spent: total = 100%)_ **Level** _(Full, Partial,_ _Supportive)_ **Key Accountabilities** Program governance (40%) Full Addressing risks, issues towards delivery of in-year targets Pipeline development (40%) Full Facilitate ideation forums, exchange ideas with other Diageo markets, contribute to idea pipeline Reporting (20%) Shared / Partial Collaborate with Finance to ensure timely and accurate reporting of savings **Qualifications and Experience Required** **Qualifications** Graduate Engineer (BE / B Tech) with an MBA from premium B Schools **Experience** **Industry Experience:** Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in productivity improvement roles within the consumer goods, manufacturing, or beverage industry directly or indirectly. **Project Management:** Proven experience leading cross-functional projects focused on efficiency gains and cost reduction **Stakeholder Management:** Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders **Data Analysis:** Strong analytical skills with experience in using data to identify opportunities for improvement and measure impact Prior 3 – 4 years of consulting experience with one of the top business consulting firms will be an added advantage. **Success Criteria** + Achievement of Current Year IOP Productivity targets + Quality of pipeline for rolling three years basis + Culture and Governance Maturity towards cost management **Succession Plan Opportunities** Senior leadership roles in Supply across Procurement, Planning and Logistics or Manufacturing. **Diversity statement** Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings. **Worker Type :** Regular **Primary Location:** Bangalore HO **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2024-08-07 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. 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