82 Innovation jobs in South Africa

• Develop, refine and format impactful client-facing proposals and presentations.
• Coordinate follow-ups post client engagements, ensuring momentum and clarity on next steps.
• Work with internal teams to gather the necessary inputs, documentation and timelines for new business opportunities.
  
  

• Assist in launching new initiatives and pilots driven by the innovation team.
• Create structured action plans and manage the delivery of key project milestones.
• Track progress, manage task handovers, and ensure deadlines are met across teams.
  
  

• Conduct focused research on market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscapes.
• Support the development of business cases and opportunity assessments through data collection, benchmarking, and concept testing.
  
  

• Coordinate and facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, and internal check-ins to evolve new ideas.
• Capture meeting notes, feedback, and next steps; translate ideas into actionable briefs or tasks.
• Act as the bridge between departments — including marketing, operations, legal, and product — to ensure alignment on innovation projects.
  
  

• A degree in Business, Marketing, or a related commercial discipline.
• 1–3 years’ experience in business development, project coordination, consulting, or a commercial support role.
• Experience or interest in entrepreneurship, startups, or innovation projects will be an advantage.
  
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in proposal writing and presentations.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving projects.
• A curious mindset with strong commercial and analytical thinking.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel or Google Sheets, and basic research tools.
  
  

The iStore is looking for aInnovation & New Business Associate that will play a key role in the innovation space, focusing on the development and implementation of new business initiatives, client proposals, and internal projects. It’s a hands-on, high-energy position that blends creativity, commercial thinking, and project coordination, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative sales driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, refine and format impactful client-facing proposals and presentations.

• Coordinate follow-ups post client engagements, ensuring momentum and clarity on next steps.

• Work with internal teams to gather the necessary inputs, documentation and timelines for new business opportunities.

• Assist in launching new initiatives and pilots driven by the innovation team.

• Create structured action plans and manage the delivery of key project milestones.

• Track progress, manage task handovers, and ensure deadlines are met across teams.

• Conduct focused research on market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscapes.

• Support the development of business cases and opportunity assessments through data collection, benchmarking, and concept testing.

• Coordinate and facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, and internal check-ins to evolve new ideas.

• Capture meeting notes, feedback, and next steps; translate ideas into actionable briefs or tasks.

• Act as the bridge between departments — including marketing, operations, legal, and product — to ensure alignment on innovation projects.

• A degree in Business, Marketing, or a related commercial discipline.

• 1–3 years’ experience in business development, project coordination, consulting, or a commercial support role.

• Experience or interest in entrepreneurship, startups, or innovation projects will be an advantage.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in proposal writing and presentations.

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-moving projects.

• A curious mindset with strong commercial and analytical thinking.

• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel or Google Sheets, and basic research tools.
  

At iStore, innovation is part of who we are, from how we serve our customers to the way we launch new ideas. This role offers the chance to be at the centre of new business thinking, working closely with leaders across the company. You’ll gain exposure to the full lifecycle of innovation: from idea to implementation.

If you're hungry to learn, eager to grow, and excited about creating the future, this is the place for you.

The Experian Innovation and Strategy team in South Africa spearheads adjacent and unchartered innovation. A key component of this function is fulfilled by the Research and Development (R&D) team. Innovation through data is core to Experian South Africa’s (EZA) strategic objective.

The Head: R&D will be accountable for the identification, assessment and recommendation on potential use cases associated with Alternative data sources. As such, this role will also be responsible for identifying opportunities for Experian to either develop new or expand on existing product offerings. This role will also be supporting and advising other teams within Experian to assess the feasibility and create first conceptual designs for new products.

This role requires particularly strong collaboration traits and a keen understanding of what current market offerings and needs entail. The Head: R&D should be a keen learner, insatiably curious and an instigator of high performance.

Responsibility for adherence to associated Compliance, Risk, Data Governance and Legal processes also rest on this role.

DATA RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT

• Identify alternative data sources from what is currently leveraged in the business
• Identify new types of data (net new ) that could be of value to the business, our clients or consumers
• Facilitate and participate in obtaining samples of such data
• Guide your team on analysing/investigating the data to assess suitability for new or enhanced products
• Decide on and communicate outcomes of assessment of data to business
• Facilitate and participate in the building of initial viable products (if applicable)

DATA ENGAGEMENT

• Engage with executive stakeholders in the business re. data opportunities and findings from research
• Present ideas and viable products at various stages to clients to test market appetite and product applicability
• Initiate and pursue engagement with potential suppliers of data and inform/support commercial conversations that may apply

DATA RIGHT-TO-PLAY

• Ensure adherence to processes prescribed by the Experian Governance, Legal, Compliance and Risk processes

CROSS-TEAM COLLABORATION

• Stay abreast of existing Experian product offerings (both locally and in other markets)
• Identify potential future new product owners and engage them in the product development process at the right time, to facilitate effective handover to business
• Effective and solution focused engagements with Experian colleagues both locally and in other markets

DATA THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

• The CDI (Consumer Default Index) and BDI (Business Debt Index) are two quarterly publications that inform press releases and media engagement. You are responsible for ensuring that these products are maintained and delivered timeously
• The CDI and BDI are often enriched/expanded at an ad hoc basis as a means to test new ideas or to create thought leadership insights that can be shared in the market. This enhancement is performed by the R&D team.
• Present on latest developments in market and at Experian in various forums (Conferences, Summits, Webinars, etc.)
• Ensure that Experian is perceived in the market as a thought leader and industry expert

INNOVATION R&D TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Cultivate and maintain a high-performance Innovation R&D team in a remote working environment
• Develop and mentor more junior team members
• Perform team managerial duties

MINIMAL VIABLE PRODUCT (MVP) DEVELOPMENT AND MARKET TESTING

• Leverage existing and new data assets to develop and test new MVPs with relevant partners
• Deliver successful MVP to relevant business owners empowering them to scale solutions post-handover

About Experian

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Experience and Skills

• Honors or greater degree with strong focus in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Econometrics or similar.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• 15 years’ experience in data-related product development
• Proven evidence of thought leadership initiatives
• Keen understanding of market conditions and needs
• Keen understanding of existing credit bureau products
• Ability to engage meaningfully with market leaders in existing and new verticals
• Excellent interpersonal skills • Ability to travel

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering. the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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Drive Growth Through Disruptive Innovation & Venture Development

• Lead Brambles’ venture development within the Disruptive Innovation strategy, with a goal to identify, prototype, implement, and scale breakthrough platform and operating model innovations that can reshape our business and drive growth and expand the markets in which Brambles operates
• You’ll scout and evaluate external opportunities—from emerging technologies to new business models - and build a strong network of partners, startups, and research institutions to fuel innovation
• Manage the end-to-end venture pipeline, guiding ideas from exploration to launch and growth
• Apply your expertise in venture capital, valuation, and performance metrics to uncover high-impact investment opportunities that align with our Disruptive Innovation strategy

Your skillset:

• Strategic Foresight : Ability to navigate uncertainty and use scenario planning to anticipate how emerging technologies and market trends will shape future opportunities
• Value Creation : Skilled in evaluating new venture opportunities and building strong business cases that support investment and long-term growth
• Execution Focus : Committed to driving innovation projects forward with discipline, ensuring progress aligns with established processes and governance
• Customer-Centric Thinking : Passion for discovering and adopting new solutions that deliver real value to both existing and future customers
• Negotiation & Risk Management : Comfortable negotiating with third parties, and assessing/ managing the risks that come with investing in disruptive ventures
• Change Leadership : Able to overcome resistance to new ideas, inspire visionary thinking, and build cross-functional support for transformative innovation

Your background:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree (preferred) in strategy and innovation management related fields
• Relevant experience in venture valuation, development, preferably in a complex multinational business environment
• Market and marketing research
• Value creation from portfolio of investment management and exit strategies
• Venture valuation and deal structure and management experience

Shayna Julies is hiring an Innovation Programme Manager, an amazing opportunity for the right candidate

Job Title: Innovation Programme Manager (Dedicated)

Location: South Africa / Glasgow

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Project Lead - Innovation to spearhead initiatives that improve customer and agent experiences through the use of cutting-edge technologies, particularly AI. In this role, you will implement new systems, channels, and strategies that streamline the customer and agent journey, enhancing operational efficiency across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a passion for continuous improvement, and a deep understanding of emerging AI trends. This person will be heavily involved in the day to day operations ensuring that there are no boundaries between the essential teams that are necessary to ensure success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Innovation Projects: Manage and oversee the implementation of new systems, strategies, and channels to improve customer and agent experiences.
• AI Integration: Utilize AI technologies to optimize processes, enhance decision-making, and provide innovative solutions that benefit customers, agents, and the organization.
• Customer and Agent Journey Optimization: Focus on improving the overall experience of customers and agents by identifying pain points and implementing technology-driven solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with multiple teams across the organization to pull the right resources and expertise together to drive successful project outcomes.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of goals, expectations, and deliverables.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay up to date on the latest industry trends and AI advancements, and proactively integrate relevant technologies into the organization's strategies.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage analytics and data insights to assess project performance, drive continuous improvement, and inform strategy adjustments.
• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire cross-functional teams, ensuring collaboration, accountability, and the achievement of key objectives.

Key Competencies:

• Proven experience in leading innovation projects or similar roles, ideally with a focus on customer and agent experiences.
• Strong background in implementing AI solutions and a deep understanding of AI applications in business.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams, foster collaboration, and pull the right people from across the organization to achieve goals.
• Proven experience in managing stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Up to date with the latest AI and technology trends, particularly those impacting customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong background in AI & BI tools (Essential)
• Matric Equivalent
• Microsoft Excel proficient
• Minimum 2 Years’ experience as Innovation Specialist/Change or similar
• Lean six sigma background (Advantageous)

Proven experience in leading innovation projects or similar roles, ideally with a focus on customer and agent experiences

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Innosight is a global strategy consulting firm focused on helping leading organizations design and create the future. We work with them to develop growth strategies, build innovation capabilities, and accelerate new growth initiatives. As a member of the Innosight team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with leaders at Global 1000 companies to tackle some of the most interesting challenges in business.

• We are the leading practitioners of disruptive innovation, building on the work of our co-founder, Harvard Business School professor Clay Christensen.
• Because we focus on growth strategy and innovation, we bring unique expertise and authority to the challenges our clients face: Where is our next big opportunity, and what is our strategy to get there? How do we build an organization that is innovative and future focused? How do we disrupt ourselves before others do?
• Our values – including humility, collaboration, transparency, and intellectual curiosity – guide our work with clients, with each other, and our commitment to enabling innovation in organizations.
• Our work environment emphasizes the exchange of ideas, continuous learning, and collaboration. And our smaller team structure offers exposure to senior-level executives early in your consulting career.
  
  

• Extensive consulting experience and a proven track record of success with a top management consulting firm: specializing in delivering strategic solutions within the healthcare industry.
• Demonstrable experience leading engagements focused on: short and long-term enterprise-level strategic planning, growth strategy, M&A/strategic partnerships& alliances, margin expansion, cost strategy etc. within healthcare provider organizations.
• Expert-level knowledge of the healthcare provider industry: including experience working with diverse provider organizations such as Hospital Systems, Academic Medical Centers, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Integrated Delivery Networks, Physician Practices/Groups, etc.
• Conceptual, Strategic and Problem-Solving Skills: Able to integrate diverse information, apply flexible global concepts and think strategically using large scale data and analytics. Strong quantitative and business analysis acumen. Effective in making high quality decisions and taking decisive action.
• Exceptional Engagement Delivery: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, generate clear work plans, and lead junior employees. Successfully execute across multiple projects while delivery quality product to the client.
• Communication Skills: Exceptionally strong communicator equally adept at communications strategy and execution, with the ability to craft a full range of crystal clear, high-impact communications (e.g., proposals, presentations, workshops). Particularly skilled at coaching teams on how to visualize complex information and insights. Able to communicate in an open and authentic manner in all situations.
• Talent Development Skills: Ability to attract, evaluate, coach and advance talented people to build an effective organization. Values diversity in the workforce and has a proven track record of providing development opportunities for all people. Possesses a strong need to be part of a winning team and to help drive the future of what will become a renowned organization.
• Values and Vision: Naturally aligned with our client’s core values: simple, open, integrated and mission-driven. Employee-sensitive, strong ethics, commitment to diversity, customer/market-focused and quality-service committed. Consistently models desired organizational values and behaviors with strong personal “presence” and humility.
• Travel and Home Office:Willingness to travel weekly (up to 80%) is required and living location can be anywhere within the contiguous 48 states and near a major airport.
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
• Industries Business Consulting and Services

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Job Grade: 20
Location: Johannesburg
Function: Commerce
Sub Function: Commerce - Marketing - Brand Management
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 127225
Closing Date: 15/08/2025

Purpose of the job:

To drive sustainable brand growth through consumer insights, market trends, and innovation. This includes leading the 5-year innovation pipeline, developing and executing new products, packs, formats, and experiences, and ensuring effective commercialization. The role also oversees TTL campaigns, trade execution, and revenue management (pricing, mix, PPA, promo effectiveness). Requires strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and cross-functional project leadership.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

Identification of growth opportunities

• Define and prioritize growth opportunities for brand / category based on deep-dive into demand space, occasions, PPA, region, consumer target, market trends and competitors weaknesses.
• Consumer Behaviour Forecasting: Analyse changes in consumer behavior and preferences, adjusting strategies to maintain relevance. Ensuring all strategies are rooted in category, consumer and shopper insight and complemented by a solid understanding of demand spaces, consumer needs, emerging underserved consumer groups like GenZ and females, and category white spaces with CMI.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop clear trade marketing and sales guidelines for ‘maintain’ brands within the category.

Innovation Pipeline Development:

• Innovation Culture: Foster a culture of innovation within the marketing team, encouraging creative thinking and experimentation with new marketing and innovation ideas.
• Innovation Opportunities: Identify and pursue opportunities for new products, packs, formats, beyond the bottle and consumer experience innovations ideas. Developing 5 Year Innovation Pipelines that will be margin enhancing by working closely with cross functional teams and the regional Innovation Hub.
• Product Development:Lead the ideation and manage the innovation development process and guardrails, concepts, design, implementation, PIPO management, and execution of the identified projects through Stage Gate process, supported by the SC Project Management Teams.

Research and Commercialisation of Innovation:

• Consumer Research: Conduct robust testing in collaboration with the CMI team to validate new concepts with consumer, customer, and shopper insights. Including qualitative, quantitative, conjoint elasticity, and shopper studies to assess volumetric impact of initiatives on total business incremental growth.
• Commercialisation of Innovation Projects: Costing analysis of liquid and pack COGS, and production costs and overheads with Finance and RMG stakeholders to optimize margin accretion of all innovation projects.

TTL Campaigns, Trade Marketing, and Shopper Strategies:

• Campaign Ideation and Execution: Lead the ideation and execution of TTL creative marketing campaigns, using innovative approaches to enhance brand visibility, consumer experience, and engagement. Develop and execute all campaigns related to innovation and pack launches.
• Trade Marketing and Shopper Strategies: Co-creation of trade marketing strategies using shopper market research to understand consumer behavior and preferences across channels. Collaborate on playbook guardrails with trade marketing for segmentation strategies, premium visibility, promotions, and activations.

RMG Commercial Capability: Pricing, Mix, and PPA

• Commercial Capability: Develop price positioning guidelines for sustainable revenue growth and profitability across the portfolio in partnership with RMG. Monitor market trends, competitor pricing, and consumer and customer behaviour to adjust pricing strategy accordingly. Lead the use of advanced RMG tools (e.g. conjoint) to evaluate price elasticity, competitor relativity, and volumetric impact.
• Mix and Margin Management: Analyse product mix and margin performance to identify areas for improvement ensuring a full value chain and total P&L assessment of pack, product, and category mix.
• Pack and Price Marketing: Assess competitor landscape pack value curves and pricing gaps for new profit pools to optimize and develop new pack and format launches at magic price points.

Promotional Effectiveness and Performance Analysis

• Promotional Effectiveness: Evaluate promotional activities and campaign effectiveness in driving volume, revenue, and profitability return on investment. Develop data driven insights to measure the success of growth and innovation projects and make recommendations for optimization.
• Performance Analysis and Metrics: Conduct regular performance analysis to measure the effectiveness of revenue management, brand, and trade marketing initiatives. Establish and monitor key KPIs vs business plan including volume, revenue, GP, listings, ranging, weighted and numeric distribution, promotion, rate of sale, open orders, stock on hand, expiry and write off risks.

Operational Management:

• Resource Management:Oversee budgets for growth and innovation projects, ensuring efficient allocation of resources in line with ROFO principles.
• Team Management: Manage team resource allocations and performance across projects and initiatives.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather insights and foster partnerships that support growth and innovation: including RMG, finance, sales, trade marketing, legal, supply chain, the Innovation Hub, and external agencies and partners, to align innovation, growth and revenue management strategies with overall business goals. Work closely with brand and trade marketing to ensure successful execution of growth and innovation initiatives.

Presentations:

• Develop presentations for MT, Global visitors and other stakeholder engagement

Education & Experience:

• A relevant and recognized Bachelor’s, Masters or Post-Graduate qualification in Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Business Science or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• 8+ years of experience in growth strategy, innovation management, or a similar role within the alcohol industry.

  Skills :

  • Excellent understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing growth and innovation projects.
  • Results oriented and experience with brand, insights, RMG, and trade marketing.
  • Strong business and commercial acumen, with revenue management principles and best practice.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills to work cross functionally.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Strong project management, budget management, and organizational skills.
  • Team management and ability to work in agile, fast paced environment.

  Competencies:

  • Consumer, Customer, and Shopper Centric with a Growth Mindset.
  • Focused on Competitor Landscape and Global and Local Trends.
  • Strategic Thinker and Results Oriented with Drive to Win and Deliver.
  • Risk Management, Stakeholder Management
  • Adaptable, Flexible and able to Integrate Perspectives.
  • Fosters Team Collaboration and Connections
  • Acts as Role Model to Inspire Team and Others
  • Develops People and Teams

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

(Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi, Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.)

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

As Innovation Planning Manager you will lead Innovation Planning Processes for New Product Launches, ensuring that you are supporting the commercial strategy and vision by considering information from key stakeholders (Marketing, Procurement, Commercial, Sales and Supply Chain) to Supply Projects successfully & on time. Exceptional communication skills are required as this position is the single point of contact for the Region between Supply Chain, Commercial and Brand teams.

About You y

You are a natural, self-driven leader with strong project management and influencing skills and a have a particular bias for getting things done and delivered. You champion what is right for the consumer while ensuring strong commercial results through meeting time to market expectations. You have a solid background in End-to-End Supply Chain whilst understanding the importance of adapting to individual market needs. A positive influencer with a proven track record in delivering results through strong stakeholder collaboration

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

• You will lead Regional Supply Chain Projects on new launches, brand repositioning and line extension projects. Maintain project plans, including timelines, milestones, while ensuring projects are delivered on time.
• Act as a secondary project manager focusing on AMEA regional market ensuring that conceptual Innovation is developed considering the strategic goals of both the business and the supply chain.
• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain / Operations team for Innovations following the Gating process for projects. Assist SC teams (Master Data, Compliance, Registration, Forecasting, Sampling, Finance) for supply readiness.
• Actively participate in project meetings, identify and mitigate project risks (minimise write off), proactively address any challenges that may arise during the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Planning team (Demand and Supply) for allocation confirmation, route to market while reducing supply chain complexity.
• Effectively communicate project timeline/progress with Supply Planning, Customer Service teams for orders to market. Partner Regional & Local Brand Teams to ensure they are fully aware of project progress, including any risks to plan.
• Work closely with the Bacardi Commercial Innovation Team and Distributor partners to effectively communicate timing, market allocation deadlines, and product information for items go-to-market execution.
• Demand analysis and reporting to ensure that the regional demand looks aligned to business expectations and current performance trends in the markets.
• Partner with market SC teams to support the delivery of primary KPIs like Forecast acc., Bias, DIOH, excess stock etc.
• Strive for continuous improvement in planning processes like demand reviews, S&OP etc.
  
  

• Experience within Supply Chain (Master Data, Demand & Supply Planning, Customer Service, Logistics)
• Solid understanding of Demand and Supply planning
• Knowledge of SAP (ECC/APO/IBP) / MS Office / Teams
• Project Planning, Time Management, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills & Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) for communication across global and cross-functional teams. Must communicate "up" effectively at the Manager, Director level.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Proven time management and multiple task management
• Data driven & analytical, ability to interpret data and scenario plan
• Self driven problem solver with experience of minimising project linked write off costs
• Experience of Spirits industry, Brands, categories, legalities & customers an advantage
  
  

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience
  
  

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
  
  

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Calm Meditation App subscription (free)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies
  
  

As Innovation Planning Manager you will lead Innovation Planning Processes for New Product Launches, ensuring that you are supporting the commercial strategy and vision by considering information from key stakeholders (Marketing, Procurement, Commercial, Sales and Supply Chain) to Supply Projects successfully & on time. Exceptional communication skills are required as this position is the single point of contact for the Region between Supply Chain, Commercial and Brand teams.

ABOUT YOU Y

You are a natural, self-driven leader with strong project management and influencing skills and a have a particular bias for getting things done and delivered. You champion what is right for the consumer while ensuring strong commercial results through meeting time to market expectations. You have a solid background in End-to-End Supply Chain whilst understanding the importance of adapting to individual market needs. A positive influencer with a proven track record in delivering results through strong stakeholder collaboration

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

You will lead Regional Supply Chain Projects on new launches, brand repositioning and line extension projects. Maintain project plans, including timelines, milestones, while ensuring projects are delivered on time.

Act as a secondary project manager focusing on AMEA regional market ensuring that conceptual Innovation is developed considering the strategic goals of both the business and the supply chain.

Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain / Operations team for Innovations following the Gating process for projects. Assist SC teams (Master Data, Compliance, Registration, Forecasting, Sampling, Finance) for supply readiness.

Actively participate in project meetings, identify and mitigate project risks (minimise write off), proactively address any challenges that may arise during the project lifecycle.

Collaborate with Planning team (Demand and Supply) for allocation confirmation, route to market while reducing supply chain complexity.

Effectively communicate project timeline/progress with Supply Planning, Customer Service teams for orders to market. Partner Regional & Local Brand Teams to ensure they are fully aware of project progress, including any risks to plan.

Work closely with the Bacardi Commercial Innovation Team and Distributor partners to effectively communicate timing, market allocation deadlines, and product information for items go-to-market execution.

Demand analysis and reporting to ensure that the regional demand looks aligned to business expectations and current performance trends in the markets.

Partner with market SC teams to support the delivery of primary KPIs like Forecast acc., Bias, DIOH, excess stock etc.

Strive for continuous improvement in planning processes like demand reviews, S&OP etc.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

Experience within Supply Chain (Master Data, Demand & Supply Planning, Customer Service, Logistics)

Solid understanding of Demand and Supply planning

Knowledge of SAP (ECC/APO/IBP) / MS Office / Teams

Project Planning, Time Management, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills & Attention to detail

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) for communication across global and cross-functional teams. Must communicate "up" effectively at the Manager, Director level.

Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.

Proven time management and multiple task management

Data driven & analytical, ability to interpret data and scenario plan

Self driven problem solver with experience of minimising project linked write off costs

Experience of Spirits industry, Brands, categories, legalities & customers an advantage

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity.

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

• Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
• Access to E-learning Platforms and Career Development programs
• Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental)
• And much more!

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.

Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.

Life Inside Bacardi

Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.

Bacardi is the world's largest privately-held international spirits company. We are a brand-led growth company with over 200 brands and labels. More than 8,000 people across the globe work toward a common purpose to Make Moments Matter. At Bacardi we are guided by our 3Fs culture of being Fearless, treating each other like Family, and having a Founders mentality. And have plenty of fun along the way!

You will hear us refer to each other as a “Primo” which means cousin in Spanish, and it´s our way to referring to employees. It´s also a reminder that we are a family-owned business with Latin heritage since 1862.

Primos are empowered to embrace diversity of thought and a global mindset to grow the Bacardi business and be future fit.

Leadership at Bacardi listen to Primos through pulse surveys, town halls, action team forums and development training sessions.

We get to enjoy social events, brand days, celebrate in trade with customers and have the opportunity to give back to the community through local initiatives like My Inspirit Day. We stand by doing the right thing and foster a culture of wellness and prioritizing Primo wellbeing through impactful resources and initiatives.

If this sounds like a culture you wish to join, check out our current opportunities.

Our Global headquarters is based in Bermuda. Our Regional headquarters are Amsterdam for Europe & Latin America & the Caribbean; Dubai for Asia, Middle East & Africa and Coral Gables for North America. For Global Marketing, our teams are based in London, UK. In addition, we have offices, distilleries, production sites and brand homes around the world.

Our portfolio boasts more than 200 brands and labels and we sell in more than 160 markets. That global scale offers opportunities across functions and markets. From those who craft and produce our brands to those who market and sell them to everything in between.We also have opportunities across levels of experience from those who are starting their professional career (and are of local legal drinking age) to those who have decades of experience under their belt.

From time to time, we contract talent for specific functions and markets on a paid internship basis. We do not run a recurring global internship and rather allow markets and team to determine local needs and opportunities.

We are there for the moments that matter in our Primos’ careers - the times they need to step outside of their comfort zone and grow. Whether that’s when they step through our doors as a new Primo, take on a new role, want to learn new skills and develop, or take that opportunity of a lifetime abroad to gain experiences across different cultures, functions, and markets.

We have world-class resources to support you every step of the way. From our Becoming Bacardi onboarding to global mentorship programs, mixology sessions, regular “lunch and learns” and coaching and development programs, there are many ways to expand your skills and opportunities. Learning never ends and that’s why we even continue development at the most senior levels with global programs at Harvard Business School and the University of Miami, among others.

The simple answer is no candidates do not need to drink alcohol to be considered for a role. The Bacardi portfolio of products includes alcohol, low alcohol and no alcohol products. Bacardi promotes balanced, moderate drinking as part of a mindful lifestyle. The decision whether or not to drink alcohol is a personal one and we respect lifestyle choices.

What we value most is high performing talent with an ability to understand how to engage with our brand consumers and business partners.

We do, of course, only hire people who are of legal drinking age in their market.

From time to time, we contract talent for specific functions and markets on a paid internship basis. We do not run a recurring global internship and rather allow markets and team to determine local needs and opportunities.

English is the official and primary language at Bacardi. Our Hiring Teams are located worldwide. Please submit your resume and other materials in English. Only consider using a local language for your application if the job positing specifies this request.

The first step is submitting your application which will be reviewed by our Hiring Team. Should your experience meet the qualifications and expectations of the open role, you will begin the interview process. Generally speaking, you can expect a few stages of conversations. The timing of the interview process will vary and our focus will be on ensuring that the key stakeholders get to know you and that you get to know us. You will be expected to do a face-to-face interview in person or over video call in some cases, at least once, during the hiring process.
Sometimes we do ask candidates for customer facing roles or more junior candidates to complete an automated online video interview. You will self-record answers to our automated questions and this will be reviewed by the Hiring Team.

For Management and Leadership roles we may request an additional assessment that takes a deeper dive into your potential leadership style.

If your hiring journey is successful, we'll make it official with a job offer letter and be ready to welcome you to the team.

The process will vary and usually depend on different factors such as the volume of applications received, seniority level of the role and stakeholder availability within the hiring team. Our recruiters are in-house and will be in touch as soon as possible to inform you of next steps. We appreciate your interest and patience.

We want everyone to enjoy their Bacardi interview experience and will consider requests for personal requirements (be that the interview environment or other adjustments). Please make your recruiter aware via email when invited for interview. We will do our best to accommodate your needs at each stage and make your experience a supportive one.

From time to time, fraudsters or scammers impersonate recruiters or Bacardi employees in an attempt to obtain personal information or money. These recruitment scams can show up as fake websites listing job opportunities designed to look like Bacardi, email communications, or direct messages via LinkedIn or Whatsapp/SMS. Watch out for poorly written messages and adverts that contain spelling errors or inconsistencies.

The URLs for the Bacardi Careers Site are and . If you click a link that sends you to a page that looks like Bacardi but doesn’t start with this address, it’s not us! Please do not provide any personal details – we suggest you close this window tab. An email would be considered suspicious if the email address does not end in “@bacardi.com”

Bacardi never charges a candidate any monetary fee for the opportunity to be interviewed, or to secure visas or permits. Money is never exchanged during the hiring process.

Bacardi will never ask you for personal information over email, such as personal passwords, credit card or banking information, Social Security numbers or tax identification number.

If you've shared information with a potential scammer, report any suspicious communications by forwarding details and attaching any evidence via our Contact Form with Topic “Reporting Suspicious Activity”. Our team will investigate and let you know if the email is legitimate.