Vatting Instruction Analyst

Vatting Instruction Analyst Location: Dumbarton Be Part of Something Big Work for Chivas Brothers and you’ll be part of the Pernod Ricard Group, the world’s most innovative Wines & Spirits organisation. You’ll thrive in a business that inspires entrepreneurism and nurtures talent, and you’ll join a friendly family of 19,000 employees working across 80 countries. At Chivas Brothers we are proud of our iconic and award-winning scotch whisky and gin brands which include Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, Ballantine’s, The Glenlivet, and Beefeater and Plymouth Gins. Our 1,700-strong team across 29 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe. This Role This role reports to the Vatting Instruction Team Leader based at our Kilmalid site. In this role you will prepare blend formulae to support cased and bulk sales in excess of 26 M Std 9 Ltr cases utilising inventory ranging from 3 to 60 years old. Your Unique Contribution Key Responsibilities Include:

• Produce vatting instructions to meet the 4 week dumping plans. These must adhere to all current formula parameters and take into account transport and warehousing efficiency
• Ensure vatting instructions meet all legislative and quality criteria.
• Ensure future inventory capability by appropriate allocation of stock while meeting the inventory depletions plan
• Effectively utilise quality & survey rated inventory in conjunction with the Blending Team
• Actively improve warehouse space issues using the Power B.I. part stow/tier search tool to identify/allocate/relocate inventory as appropriate
• In conjunction with the Operations Teams, ensure warehouse closures/site maintenance does not impact spirit supply
• Utilise/relocate inventory at external sites within contract parameters.
• Produce consolidation and repatriation to maintain warehouse space criteria.
• Ensure availability of spirit and support Operational Planning Team in providing the correct spirit for vatting, bottling and exports.
• Update spirit quality information on SMP.
• Liaise with Blenders & BOM Team to facilitate creation of new spirit codes on SMP.
• Work with Operational Planners to define the process for NPD
• Follow empty cask process and investigate when required to ensure inventory accuracy
• Assist with warehouse audits as required
• Provide management information and month end reports as required.

Your Blend of Talent

• Ability to develop strong working relationships.

• Strong communication skills.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Works to deadlines.
• Can maintain confidentiality.
• Can work independently and as part of the team.
• Must be p.c. literate with strong working knowledge of at least some of the following: MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Word, Power Bi/ SMP/ E1/ OBI.
• Full driving licence

Our Mix of Benefits You will be offered an excellent salary and benefits package that includes a bonus and competitive pension plan For your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. You can access discounts on our brands and will also be given an allowance each year to spend on our on-line staff shop We have a strong talent and learning culture and you will be encouraged to develop your skills and talents as a manager and to shape your future career path within your team, the business or even the wider Pernod Ricard family Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard. We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring. We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility. We’re Committed to Diversity and Inclusion People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’. We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves. We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences, and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish. Similarly, if you require support to complete our application process, please let us know. Responsible Drinking As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing. In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol. In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities, and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking. Closing Date for Applications: Friday 24th March Please remove from notice boards after the closing date. Job Posting End Date: 2023-03-25-07:00 Target Hire Date: 2023-04-10-07:00 Target End Date: