Logistics Planning Lead

Your Manager: Head of Logistics

Team: Supply Chain

Location: Kilmalid Dumbarton - we operate a hybrid working policy

Contract Type: Permanent

Pernod Ricardis a worldwide leader in the spirits andchampagneindustry blending traditionalcraftsmanshipstate-of-the-artbrand development and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka Ricard pastis Ballantines Chivas Regal Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies Jameson Irish whiskey Martell cognac Havana Club rum Beefeater gin Malibuliqueurand Mumm and Perrier-Jouëtchampagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposefulinclusiveand responsible culture of authentic conviviality

Chivas Brothersis the Pernod Ricard business dedicated entirely to Scotch whisky. Our award-winning portfolio features some of the worlds most revered single malt and blended Scotch whisky brands includingChivas Ballantines Royal Salute The Glenlivet andAberlourwhich are exported from Scotland to over 100 countries worldwide. As the worlds No.2 Scotch whisky producer with a 1600-strong team across 26 sites we are committed toupholding the heritage and pursuing the progress of Scotchand ensuring its sustainable future as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.

About the role

We are currently hiring a Logistics Planning Lead to be responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient management of finished goods and dry goods inventory across on-site and external storage locations. The role oversees inventory control distribution requirements planning and logistics coordination to ensure the right stock is available in the right place at the right time. You will support operational performance through effective planning KPI reporting data-informed decision-making cost efficiency and continuous improvement across inventory and distribution processes.

What you will do

Inventory Management & Control

• Be accountable for all onsite and external dry goods and finished goods inventory ensuring accuracy availability and compliance with internal standards.
• Forecast off-site storage requirements using demand production and inventory projections to determine when additional warehouse capacity is required.
• Identify risks and constraints within the planning horizon and identify and recommend mitigation actions.
• Coordinate and oversee cycle counting stock reconciliation and rootcause analysis for discrepancies.
• Monitor and manage aged finished goods implementing proactive actions to reduce writeoffs and obsolescence.

Distribution Requirements Planning

• Be responsible for Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) across a rolling 13-week horizon ensuring all inbound and outbound flows are planned visible and aligned with production demand and logistics capacity.
• Build and maintain a forward 13-week truck-movement plan ensuring sufficient transport capacity for inbound dry goods outbound finished goods and inter-site/3PL stock transfers.
• Model and forecast distribution cost-to-serve including transport storage and handling costs to support budgeting scenario planning and operational decision-making.
• Translate demand and production plans into clear inventory and distribution requirements ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time.
• Provide regular planning updates to cross-functional teams ensuring alignment between supply chain production commercial and logistics stakeholders.

Logistics Operations

• Coordinate stock transfers to and from 3PL partners ensuring timely movement cost efficiency and data accuracy.
• Work with your team to collaborate with production warehousing and logistics teams to ensure seamless material flow.
• Support operational readiness for new product launches packaging changes and promotional activity.

Performance Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track and report key inventory KPIs (e.g. stock accuracy service levels aged stock obsolescence risk).
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance planning accuracy reduce waste and improve supply chain responsiveness.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting tools to articulate current performance highlight risks and project future inventory and distribution positions.
• Use data visualisation to support decisionmaking improve transparency and promote transparency and shared accountability across the supply chain.
• Ensure master data integrity for all relevant materials and planning parameters.

Yourskills andbackground

• Degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Business Administration or a related discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) inventory planning supply chain coordination or similar operational planning environments.
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and external supply chain partners.
• Experience within FMCG manufacturing beverage spirits or similar operational industries.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and external partners.
• Ability to analyse information identify risks and support data-informed decision-making.

Why join us

Collective Spirit

You will be part of a connected international community shaped by iconic brands a performance mindsetand a proud legacywhere collaboration fun and ambition coexist.

Craft your path

We empower you to own your career innovate boldly and grow alongside our business surrounded by leaders who value curiosity energyand impact.

Cultivate the future

Youllhelp shape a business with a soul one that cherishes the land respects communitiesand brings good times from a good place responsibly and sustainably.

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit asCréateursdeConvivialité. We promote inclusion throughout our business and supply our teams we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culturean environment where we can truly be ourselves.

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills experiencesand achievements not your gender age ethnic or educational background or any other such recruiting team are more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview processin order foryou toparticipatefully in our recruitment experience.

Our mix of benefits

• Competitive salary along with performance related bonus
• Defined Contribution Pension
• Private medical insurance including income protection
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual holiday entitlement (increasing with length of service) plus public holidays
• Pernod Ricard share incentive plan and share ownership plan
• Life Assurance
• An allowance each year to spend on our brands
• Our reward & recognition scheme
• Employee discounts from a range of high street retailers
• Regular events in our very own office bar

Learn more about working with Pernod Ricard more about Chivas Brothers Date for Applications:

19th August 2026