YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As Bacardi continues to grow across India and AMEA, this role will help translate business ambitions into the right Supply capabilities, manufacturing footprint and execution plans.
You will lead strategic Supply projects in India across capacity, manufacturing capability, innovation, third-party manufacturing and cost competitiveness, while supporting longer-term Supply strategy through data-driven analysis, scenario modelling & business cases.
This is an opportunity to combine strategy with execution; shaping future capabilities while delivering today's critical projects with pace and discipline.
RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE
· Lead strategic Supply projects from concept and business case through execution, commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget.
· Develop clear project plans covering scope, milestones, resources, CAPEX, risks, dependencies and governance.
· Coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers, engineering partners and third-party manufacturers to drive flawless project execution.
· Proactively identify risks, resolve roadblocks and escalate key decisions with clear options and recommendations.
· Support development of India and AMEA Supply Chain strategy, translating business growth ambitions into future capacity and capability requirements.
· Analyse manufacturing footprint, capacity, sourcing and cost competitiveness to identify opportunities and constraints.
· Evaluate strategic alternatives including make vs buy, own vs third-party manufacturing, capacity expansion and localization.
· Develop robust business cases and scenario analyses for strategic Supply investments.
· Lead or support identification, evaluation and development of third-party manufacturing partners and new Supply capabilities.
· Partner with Innovation, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Procurement to enable commercialization of new products and formats.
· Ensure appropriate project governance, CAPEX control, compliance with Bacardi standards and timely management reporting.
· Capture project learnings, leverage external best practices and continuously improve Supply Development ways of working.
SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline; postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain, Operations or Business Strategy work in a consulting firm is an advantage.
· 7–10 years of relevant experience in project management, engineering, manufacturing or Supply Chain development.
· Proven experience independently managing manufacturing or Supply Chain projects, preferably including greenfield/brownfield expansion, production-line installation, capacity development or product industrialization.
· Experience taking projects through feasibility, business case, design, procurement, execution, commissioning and handover.
· Relevant experience in beverages, Alcobev, FMCG, food or another high-volume process manufacturing environment.
· Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, equipment, factory infrastructure and Supply Chain processes.
· Hands-on capability in CAPEX planning, budgeting, project cost control and supplier commercial evaluation.
· Strong project-management capability across scope, schedule, resources, risks, change control and governance.
· Experience working with OEMs, engineering contractors, consultants, suppliers and/or third-party manufacturers.
· Strong analytical capability with the ability to build business cases, scenario models and strategic recommendations.
· Advanced working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; proficiency in MS Project or equivalent planning tools.
· Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in a matrix organisation.
· Excellent communication,…