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Dry Goods Logistics Manager

Location: Leven, Scotland
Permanent

Join Our Supply Team

As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly.

To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone. Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.

About the Function

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.
 

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

About the Role

This role is responsible for ensuring service continuity of glass to production sites and the inventory management of dry goods in TPO (Third Party Operations) managed across GBS Scotland. This is delivered via the management of a team of varying roles to drive efficient logistics of glass and dry goods to support Diageo manufacturing in Scotland in a safe, cost effective and compliant manner.

Managing service provided by various 3PL partners is paramount, with an equally high focus on productivity and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Line Management and Development: Manage and develop a team of four people covering international and domestic glass and third-party dry goods inventory.

Performance Management: Oversee third-party logistics providers for transport and warehousing of glass across the UK network, and dry goods across TPO sites. Manage ocean freight shipping lines for material imports.

Productivity Agendas: Drive continuous improvement of supply performance across both glass and dry goods movements.

Cost Control: Control, validate, and process glass logistics costs. Ensure spend is accounted for, identify reduction opportunities, and implement them to support the monthly finance BPM rhythm.

Forecasting & Planning: Work with planning and glass MSM to provide tactical 3PL forecasts. Build storage projections within the materials S&OP cycle to ensure logistics demand is within committed capacities.

Inventory Management: Support business aspirations on cash by managing warehouse inventory effectively. Ensure FIFO principles are adhered to.

Governance & Controls: Apply appropriate levels of governance and controls across glass and dry goods managed operations in alignment with Diageo’s compliance requirements (CARM).

Process Management: Manage key processes ensuring they align with both Diageo's standards and external compliance requirements.

Stakeholder Management: Engage with key senior stakeholders across the business including planning teams, 3PL partners, glass suppliers, on-site logistics, production, and site quality teams.

Skills and Experience Required:

have experience leading and developing a team

have experience in logistics, transport and warehouse operations

have successfully managed supplier performance

have the ability to build excellent and successful working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

have an understanding of Opex structure and principles

ideally have experience of the Scotland network and strong understanding of the end-to-end supply chain. Exposure to ocean freight and imports would be beneficial

be proficient in problem solving and establishing long term fixes. RCPS tools (i.e. Six Sigma yellow belt) would be preferred

be open to change and be resilient and agile in the face of change

be able to prioritise effectively

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.
 

We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities

Contributary pension scheme

Comprehensive health insurance

Annual bonus

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this.

We believe the most diverse and inclusive culture makes for a better business and a better world.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all. 

Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of — and help build — an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 dedicated people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. 

Join us and you’ll collaborate, explore, and innovate. Challenge and be challenged. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll build brands consumers love.

We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you’ll have the backing you need to test new ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let’s unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world’s very best people. We're looking for people with curiosity, creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.    

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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