Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager
Location: Runcorn / Preston Brook
Closing Date: 22/04/2024

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.

Purpose of Role

This role relates to small-pack and Guinness keg Secondary Logistics management for the GB market as part of the GB Supply Chain team.

The purpose of the role is to support the Diageo Supply Chain teams and partner with the other Secondary Move Managers to deliver customer service and cost critical metrics for the GB market by optimizing the 3PL warehousing and transport network in a safe operating environment.

Dimensions

The role is a key contributor towards providing the most effective operational delivery by the 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) providers for each operation. The total annual Logistics spend in GB is c£36million.

Market Complexity

Delivering c40million actual small-pack cases and 3.4 million Guinness kegs the GB market is supplied from 4 sites in Scotland, north-west England and the Midlands. While each has a specified geographical and customer allocation the sites must ensure flexibility across the country to cope with seasonal peaks.

The GB market offers the unique opportunity to influence the end-to-end integrated supply chain, as the 3 main production sites are in GB. This extends to the option of supplying customers direct from production.

Leadership Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have responsibility for 3PL performance, customer service, eliminate loss & waste and deliver productivity initiatives through partnering with colleagues in Diageo Supply Chain and our 3PLs.

Accountabilities

OPERATIONAL

Manage the 3PL to secure optimised GB supply network

Translate weekly forecasts into robust resource & capacity plans.

Support network efficiency and identify any risks to the Logistics Manager GB.

Ensure all stock in the warehouse is reported correctly and managed in accordance with Diageo control standards.

Manage empty keg returns to the expected turnaround times, seasonal availability and identify non-conforming customers.

Manage the associated pallet returns with kegs and identify losses.

GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE

Manage 3PL performance in accordance with external and internal standards.

Operating to Diageo H&S standards.

Compliance to all contractual standards and policies.

Chairing daily Tier meetings and weekly Tier 3 meetings.

Business Continuity Planning.

Holding 3PL accountable for critical metric maintenance, adherence and insights with Monthly and Quarterly 3PL Performance Reviews.

Making onsite quality assessments on production inbound concerns or customer concerns.

FINANCIAL

Understand the operational cost base of the 3PL and the impact of Diageo Supply Chain decisions on these costs

Identify inefficiencies and waste.

Manage in a continuous improvement environment using operational insights to identify and deliver savings.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Educated to degree standard in customer service / supply chain management, or able to demonstrate Leadership expertise and experience when working in partnership with a wide range of business collaborators.

Previous experience in Logistics Operations Management.

Proficient user of SAP and Microsoft Excel.

Strong problem-solving skills is essential to role.

Ability to think end-to-end and to explore integrated logistic opportunities.

Ability to communicate and influence others.

Ability to manage uncertainty and flag risks as appropriate.

Ability to partner with external collaborators at both senior and operational level.

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 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 variousviewpoints, experiences andcommunities who generate thought-provokingworkto enhance ourbusiness and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all.

Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including:

Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities

Contributary pension scheme

Annual bonus

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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 inclusive and diverse 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.

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.

Ourambitionistocreatethebestperforming,mosttrustedandrespectedconsumer products companies in the world.Toachieve this, we need theworld’svery bestpeople.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.

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.

Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented thinkers, leaders, and makers from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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