Distribution Planning Manager

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

General Description of the Role

The Distribution Planning Manager EMEA leads the regional Distribution Planning organization, ensuring optimal product availability, target service levels and inventory performance across the EMEA logistics network.

The role manages a team of 6 planners responsible for global distribution planning activities across EMEA, Americas, APAC and Developing Markets, driving deployment planning, H2H process and inventory optimization while balancing service, cost and working capital objectives.

The position is based in Sesto San Giovanni, Milan (Italy) and reports to the EMEA Supply Planning Director.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 6 Distribution Planners, supporting career growth, capability building and continuous improvement.
• Ensure achievement of target service levels and inventory targets across the regional distribution network.
• Oversee deployment planning and inventory optimization activities across EMEA and export markets.
• Coordinate the H2H planning process from Americas plants, consolidating requirements from EMEA, APAC and Developing Markets.
• Lead weekly S&OE reviews with EMEA markets, proactively identifying risks and defining mitigation actions.
• Coordinate Supply Review activities, including supply risk assessment, root-cause analysis and scenario evaluation.
• Drive allocation and prioritization decisions in case of constrained supply.
• Lead regular alignment with Americas and APAC planning teams to address supply challenges and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to logistics network optimization initiatives, improving inventory productivity, service and transportation efficiency.
• Promote standardization, process excellence and planning system adoption across the organization.

Key Relationships

• EMEA and Global Supply Planning Teams
• Regional Distribution Planning Teams
• Demand Planning Teams
• Customer Service & Logistics Teams
• Regional SC FP&A Team
• Manufacturing Sites and Global Supply Chain Functions

Experience & Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, Operations or related disciplines.
• 6+ years of experience within Supply Chain, preferably in Distribution Planning, Supply Planning or End-to-End Planning roles.
• Proven people management experience in international environments.
• Strong understanding of inventory optimization, deployment planning and logistics networks.
• Experience operating within S&OP / S&OE processes.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP IBP, SAP ECC/S4 and analytical tools.
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Personal Traits

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical and data-driven approach to decision making.
• Continuous improvement and transformation mindset.

Compensation and grading

The indicative annual gross salary (base salary) for this position ranges within EUR 55-65K, depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, and overall profile. The role is classified in accordance with the CCNL Industria Alimentare collective labor agreement – level 1.

The position might also include a variable compensation component and a benefits package in line with applicable company policies.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement.  Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.

Note to applicants:

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