Operational Stock Planning Manager

Our Craft

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin. 

Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive.

Our Blend of Benefits

• Salary £49,500 - £62,000
• 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
• Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
• Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop 
• Embrace work-life harmony with hybrid working, 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year

Embrace Excellence

The primary objective of this role is to plan and deliver the supply of Macallan spirit by overseeing sampling, blending and racking operations for bottling. This includes ensuring precise stock allocation for these processes and coordinating all related transportation activities.

You will collaborate closely with a diverse group of internal stakeholders, including whisky makers, warehouse management, and supply chain planning teams. You will lead and develop a team of four direct reports.

Make an Impact

• Develop and manage the liquid supply plan and other operational plans while optimising efficiencies across operational sites
• Monitor buffer stock levels and KPIs, identifying risks, implementing solutions, and ensuring continuous improvement
• Manage supply change requests, maintain planning data and systems, and support business-critical projects
• Lead, coach, and develop the Operational Stock Planning team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Ensure robust governance through effective reporting, documentation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
• Oversee stock planning activities, including master data, aged stock management, and operational execution across sites
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver operational plans, support new product development, and ensure service level agreements are appropriate and consistently met
• Drive stock optimisation initiatives to maximise value and enhance operational performance

Your Talent and Skills

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in stock management, finance, supply chain operations, and leading teams effectively. You will be highly proficient in Excel, with strong planning, analytical and numerical skills, and the ability to manage complex tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. You will be an excellent communicator with a continuous improvement mindset and hold a degree-level qualification (or equivalent). Experience within the spirits industry would be advantageous.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Edrington more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

Applications close 18th August 2026.

A Place For Everyone

We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.

Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.