Brown-Forman
CURRENT EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS: If you currently work for Brown-Forman, please apply by clicking the Careers icon on the Workday portal. For best results, use Google Chrome to view this page. Who is Brown-Forman? For more than 150 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee RTDs, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers' Craft, The GlenDronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Slane, Herradura, el Jimador, New Mix, Korbel, Sonoma-Cutrer, Finlandia, Chambord, Fords Gin, and Gin Mare. Brown-Forman's brands are supported by approximately 5,200 employees and sold in more than 170 countries worldwide. Meaningful Work From Day One The scope of this position covers business systems and process improvement for Brown-Forman in the Plan-to-Produce and Procure-to-Pay processes. This includes processes for forecasting, material and production planning and scheduling, cost control, procurement, shop floor control, subcontracting, quality control, inventory/batch management, inventory valuation, warehousing, shipping, regulatory reporting, etc. This person will serve as the liaison between IT and the user community to provide support and work closely with cross-functional team members to resolve business process issues, and lead, manage and/or participate in multiple division level projects/assignments with typically high degree of complexity and change management components. Lead virtual project teams consisting of various cross-functional roles and consultants. Provide excellent on-going system and client support. The location is flexible across Europe. What You Can Expect Research, analyze, design, identify and facilitate process improvements. Make solution recommendations to the business units and process owners. Implement new functionality and improvements for business processes utilizing integrated system technologies (e.g., SAP ERP, SAP SCM, EtQ, eMaint) where appropriate. Provide second level support for global production operations to resolve reported incidents, advise users in the proper use of the system, and implement approved upgrades, enhancements, and project requests. Project management, process analysis, systems design, documentation, applications support, configuration, and training. Simultaneously lead, manage and/or participate in enterprise-wide projects/assignments with high degree of complexity and change management components. Follow IT PMO project methodology, responsible for all aspects of project lifecycle management and the coordination of resources across various IT functions and within the business operating units. Act as the primary liaison to key business clients and technology resources, coordinating requirements definition for multiple strategic finance and related initiatives. Directly interface/Collaborate/Partner with process owners and super users in the development of business requirements. Report strategic project outcomes and status to IT Leadership. Serve as in-house expert on enterprise-wide technologies (e.g., SAP S/4HANA and integration with SAP and non-SAP cross-application modules, Salesforce, Coupa, and other applications in use by the production operations), business processes and end-user information delivery tools. Responsible for creation and maintenance of Business Scenarios, Business Process Procedures, Testing, and Quality Assurance documents related to production system changes. Establish and enforce standardization of business processes and technologies within Information Technology and among operating unit super users. Responsible for identifying, training, and supporting a network of super users across the enterprise. Train other IT team members in related technologies and processes, serving as the IT expert. Investigate and solve problems by documenting solutions and transferring key knowledge to business users as well as within IT. What You Bring to the Table Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another related field. 7+ years of relevant work experience in IT applications. 2+ years of experience in configuring SAP ERP systems in the Production and Supply Chain area. Proven ability to quickly learn existing Business Processes and combine knowledge from multiple disciplines (e.g., SAP capability, Standard industry best practice) to produce an optimal business solution. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and implement multiple enterprise-wide level projects with high degree of complexity. Experience with the core functions of SAP Production and Logistics. Ability to lead, manage, design, structure, and facilitate multiple concurrent workshops and presentations that are effective and valued by the Business Partners. What You Can Add to the Team Master's degree in business (MBA) or related field. Certified project manager (PMP). Coupa, Salesforce, etc. integrations with SAP. Experience leading change by implementing enterprise-wide business planning and processing applications, and knowledge of integration points with SAP application areas such as SD, MM, PP, FI/CO, BW, etc. and integration with non-SAP applications like Coupa, Salesforce, OneSource, Concur, etc.) Experience with content management, digital asset management, and document imaging applications. What Makes You Unique Expert in SAP PP (Production Planning), MM (Materials Management), WM (Warehouse Management), QM (Quality Management), BM (Batch Management). Familiarity with SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), LE (Logistics Execution), CO Product Costing, and ML (Material Ledger). Extremely flexible and open to collaboration and to adopting new ideas to resolve complex business problems. Possess the skills to initiate, evaluate, develop, defend, and influence users on adoption of solid, actionable recommendations. Ability to lead, manage and participate in multiple division level projects/assignments with typically high degree of complexity and change management components. Be an in-house expert for project teams consisting of various cross-functional roles and consultants. Provide excellent on-going system and client support. Nothing Better in the Market Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. In Brown-Forman UK, some highlights of the competitive benefits we offer include, but are not limited to, medical/dental insurance, hybrid-working options, product allowance and gym membership; along with global career opportunities. To find out more about what it's like to work at Brown-Forman UK, please visit our LinkedIn Life Page. We look forward to meeting you soon! Requisition Type: Employee Management Level: Professional Global Job Level: P6 Number of Openings Available: 1
CURRENT EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS: If you currently work for Brown-Forman, please apply by clicking the Careers icon on the Workday portal. For best results, use Google Chrome to view this page. Who is Brown-Forman? For more than 150 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee RTDs, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers' Craft, The GlenDronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Slane, Herradura, el Jimador, New Mix, Korbel, Sonoma-Cutrer, Finlandia, Chambord, Fords Gin, and Gin Mare. Brown-Forman's brands are supported by approximately 5,200 employees and sold in more than 170 countries worldwide. Meaningful Work From Day One The scope of this position covers business systems and process improvement for Brown-Forman in the Plan-to-Produce and Procure-to-Pay processes. This includes processes for forecasting, material and production planning and scheduling, cost control, procurement, shop floor control, subcontracting, quality control, inventory/batch management, inventory valuation, warehousing, shipping, regulatory reporting, etc. This person will serve as the liaison between IT and the user community to provide support and work closely with cross-functional team members to resolve business process issues, and lead, manage and/or participate in multiple division level projects/assignments with typically high degree of complexity and change management components. Lead virtual project teams consisting of various cross-functional roles and consultants. Provide excellent on-going system and client support. The location is flexible across Europe. What You Can Expect Research, analyze, design, identify and facilitate process improvements. Make solution recommendations to the business units and process owners. Implement new functionality and improvements for business processes utilizing integrated system technologies (e.g., SAP ERP, SAP SCM, EtQ, eMaint) where appropriate. Provide second level support for global production operations to resolve reported incidents, advise users in the proper use of the system, and implement approved upgrades, enhancements, and project requests. Project management, process analysis, systems design, documentation, applications support, configuration, and training. Simultaneously lead, manage and/or participate in enterprise-wide projects/assignments with high degree of complexity and change management components. Follow IT PMO project methodology, responsible for all aspects of project lifecycle management and the coordination of resources across various IT functions and within the business operating units. Act as the primary liaison to key business clients and technology resources, coordinating requirements definition for multiple strategic finance and related initiatives. Directly interface/Collaborate/Partner with process owners and super users in the development of business requirements. Report strategic project outcomes and status to IT Leadership. Serve as in-house expert on enterprise-wide technologies (e.g., SAP S/4HANA and integration with SAP and non-SAP cross-application modules, Salesforce, Coupa, and other applications in use by the production operations), business processes and end-user information delivery tools. Responsible for creation and maintenance of Business Scenarios, Business Process Procedures, Testing, and Quality Assurance documents related to production system changes. Establish and enforce standardization of business processes and technologies within Information Technology and among operating unit super users. Responsible for identifying, training, and supporting a network of super users across the enterprise. Train other IT team members in related technologies and processes, serving as the IT expert. Investigate and solve problems by documenting solutions and transferring key knowledge to business users as well as within IT. What You Bring to the Table Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or another related field. 7+ years of relevant work experience in IT applications. 2+ years of experience in configuring SAP ERP systems in the Production and Supply Chain area. Proven ability to quickly learn existing Business Processes and combine knowledge from multiple disciplines (e.g., SAP capability, Standard industry best practice) to produce an optimal business solution. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and implement multiple enterprise-wide level projects with high degree of complexity. Experience with the core functions of SAP Production and Logistics. Ability to lead, manage, design, structure, and facilitate multiple concurrent workshops and presentations that are effective and valued by the Business Partners. What You Can Add to the Team Master's degree in business (MBA) or related field. Certified project manager (PMP). Coupa, Salesforce, etc. integrations with SAP. Experience leading change by implementing enterprise-wide business planning and processing applications, and knowledge of integration points with SAP application areas such as SD, MM, PP, FI/CO, BW, etc. and integration with non-SAP applications like Coupa, Salesforce, OneSource, Concur, etc.) Experience with content management, digital asset management, and document imaging applications. What Makes You Unique Expert in SAP PP (Production Planning), MM (Materials Management), WM (Warehouse Management), QM (Quality Management), BM (Batch Management). Familiarity with SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), LE (Logistics Execution), CO Product Costing, and ML (Material Ledger). Extremely flexible and open to collaboration and to adopting new ideas to resolve complex business problems. Possess the skills to initiate, evaluate, develop, defend, and influence users on adoption of solid, actionable recommendations. Ability to lead, manage and participate in multiple division level projects/assignments with typically high degree of complexity and change management components. Be an in-house expert for project teams consisting of various cross-functional roles and consultants. Provide excellent on-going system and client support. Nothing Better in the Market Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. In Brown-Forman UK, some highlights of the competitive benefits we offer include, but are not limited to, medical/dental insurance, hybrid-working options, product allowance and gym membership; along with global career opportunities. To find out more about what it's like to work at Brown-Forman UK, please visit our LinkedIn Life Page. We look forward to meeting you soon! Requisition Type: Employee Management Level: Professional Global Job Level: P6 Number of Openings Available: 1
Manpower
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation, our client - a leading Global FMCG company with Brands such as Dove, Knorr, Persil & Magnum are currently looking for an IT Software Procurement Manager, to be based in Kingston-upon-Thames. This is a full-time temporary role to last until the end of May 2022, working 36.25 hours per week, paying up to £92,000 pro rata, per annum, depending on experience. Position Summary The role holder will be responsible for leading regional and global strategic sourcing activities within the area of spend responsibility, including the definition of internal customer needs, insight of supply markets, developing sourcing strategies, activation of supplier selection and negotiation, facilitating supplier implementation and ongoing strategic supplier relationship management. They will also be responsible for IT relationship between IP and assigned UL internal stakeholder community, as well as coordinating global sourcing projects with the regional IT Supply Management teams - ensuring a seamless service to the stakeholders. Will also be the supply management expert for specified clusters within the area of spend responsibility, identifying opportunities and ensuring service delivery to UL business stakeholders and UL business stakeholder conformance to IP processes and contracted commitments. Role Responsibilities Develop and align own workplan, objectives, priorities, and processes within the context of the overall IT supply management and stakeholder community priorities and processes. Lead global and regional strategic sourcing activities to professionalize the sourcing of materials/clusters of external spend within area of spend responsibility. Identify, initiate and sustain direct interactions with appropriate internal stakeholders/functional/operating teams within the business to drive "buying" behaviour change required to meet business project objectives and facilitate implementation of the approved sourcing strategies. Conduct data gathering and analysis of internal needs. Develop and follow supply market knowledge and insight (e.g. suppliers, price trends, cost drivers, acquisitions & disposals etc.). Develop appropriate sourcing strategies for cluster of spend within area of responsibility. Execute the sourcing strategy, including tendering, analysis, selection of and negotiation with suppliers, including crafting and placing of legal agreements/contracts and confidentiality agreements and ensure that all are conducted in accordance with UL's code of business ethics and corporate social responsibility requirements. Ensure that supply agreements, commercial terms & conditions, specification information and pricing information including changes is communicated accurately and in a timely fashion to appropriate operational teams/individuals. Enable and facilitate the implementation of the approved sourcing strategies with appropriate functional and operational teams within the business. Responsible for ongoing supplier relationship management, monitoring, review and continuous improvement as well as leading supplier side of innovation/sustainability/cost savings projects. Identify need for and support design of business processes to facilitate use of appropriate "buying channel" (e.g. Ariba Buyer, spot buying desk etc.) within UL stakeholder community. Develop a deep understanding of and rigorously apply the UL strategic sourcing process and tools, including being fully operational and actively use e-Sourcing tools e.g. use of e-RFIs, e-RFPs, cost modelling and others. Respond proactively to information demands and questions from supply management operational teams and other internal parties as needed. Provide input, influence and linkage to business transaction tools (as appropriate) e.g. SAP BW, Ariba Buyer. Have input to the development of a Supply Management Team workplan for area of responsibility, to deliver the required objectives and within this context develop own strategic sourcing team priorities. Participate in or lead Regional/Global Teams (as appropriate) for area of responsibility. Key Skills Required At least 5 years general business procurement experience in any function at appropriate work level, including some Software and IT services procurement experience. Global experience essential, preferably in a complex matrix organisation. Foreign tax and currency knowledge would be beneficial. Proven track record of strategic analysis, negotiation and team leadership. Must be confident in crafting and placing legal agreements/contracts. Must be able to find new ways of tackling supply management and change the current "buying" paradigm. Must have the confidence to "sell' need for behaviour change to sceptical and resistant internal stakeholders' expectations. Needs to show a high degree of team commitment, working co-operatively with others across the organization to achieve shared goals, required to work with internal business teams.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation, our client - a leading Global FMCG company with Brands such as Dove, Knorr, Persil & Magnum are currently looking for an IT Software Procurement Manager, to be based in Kingston-upon-Thames. This is a full-time temporary role to last until the end of May 2022, working 36.25 hours per week, paying up to £92,000 pro rata, per annum, depending on experience. Position Summary The role holder will be responsible for leading regional and global strategic sourcing activities within the area of spend responsibility, including the definition of internal customer needs, insight of supply markets, developing sourcing strategies, activation of supplier selection and negotiation, facilitating supplier implementation and ongoing strategic supplier relationship management. They will also be responsible for IT relationship between IP and assigned UL internal stakeholder community, as well as coordinating global sourcing projects with the regional IT Supply Management teams - ensuring a seamless service to the stakeholders. Will also be the supply management expert for specified clusters within the area of spend responsibility, identifying opportunities and ensuring service delivery to UL business stakeholders and UL business stakeholder conformance to IP processes and contracted commitments. Role Responsibilities Develop and align own workplan, objectives, priorities, and processes within the context of the overall IT supply management and stakeholder community priorities and processes. Lead global and regional strategic sourcing activities to professionalize the sourcing of materials/clusters of external spend within area of spend responsibility. Identify, initiate and sustain direct interactions with appropriate internal stakeholders/functional/operating teams within the business to drive "buying" behaviour change required to meet business project objectives and facilitate implementation of the approved sourcing strategies. Conduct data gathering and analysis of internal needs. Develop and follow supply market knowledge and insight (e.g. suppliers, price trends, cost drivers, acquisitions & disposals etc.). Develop appropriate sourcing strategies for cluster of spend within area of responsibility. Execute the sourcing strategy, including tendering, analysis, selection of and negotiation with suppliers, including crafting and placing of legal agreements/contracts and confidentiality agreements and ensure that all are conducted in accordance with UL's code of business ethics and corporate social responsibility requirements. Ensure that supply agreements, commercial terms & conditions, specification information and pricing information including changes is communicated accurately and in a timely fashion to appropriate operational teams/individuals. Enable and facilitate the implementation of the approved sourcing strategies with appropriate functional and operational teams within the business. Responsible for ongoing supplier relationship management, monitoring, review and continuous improvement as well as leading supplier side of innovation/sustainability/cost savings projects. Identify need for and support design of business processes to facilitate use of appropriate "buying channel" (e.g. Ariba Buyer, spot buying desk etc.) within UL stakeholder community. Develop a deep understanding of and rigorously apply the UL strategic sourcing process and tools, including being fully operational and actively use e-Sourcing tools e.g. use of e-RFIs, e-RFPs, cost modelling and others. Respond proactively to information demands and questions from supply management operational teams and other internal parties as needed. Provide input, influence and linkage to business transaction tools (as appropriate) e.g. SAP BW, Ariba Buyer. Have input to the development of a Supply Management Team workplan for area of responsibility, to deliver the required objectives and within this context develop own strategic sourcing team priorities. Participate in or lead Regional/Global Teams (as appropriate) for area of responsibility. Key Skills Required At least 5 years general business procurement experience in any function at appropriate work level, including some Software and IT services procurement experience. Global experience essential, preferably in a complex matrix organisation. Foreign tax and currency knowledge would be beneficial. Proven track record of strategic analysis, negotiation and team leadership. Must be confident in crafting and placing legal agreements/contracts. Must be able to find new ways of tackling supply management and change the current "buying" paradigm. Must have the confidence to "sell' need for behaviour change to sceptical and resistant internal stakeholders' expectations. Needs to show a high degree of team commitment, working co-operatively with others across the organization to achieve shared goals, required to work with internal business teams.