Transport and LogisticsFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
As the Logistics Continuous Improvement Manager at Diageo, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence across logistics operations and third-party partners within the supply chain network. The role ensures strong governance, performance management, and continuous improvement across Inbound, warehousing, and transport operations, delivering sustainable improvements in cost, service, safety, and compliance. This position plays a critical role in optimizing logistics performance, strengthening supplier accountability, and leading productivity initiatives that support business growth, market competitiveness, and supply chain resilience.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics Performance and Governance
Lead the logistics performance management framework across 3PL partners, embedding structured supplier scorecards, governance routines, and performance reviews.
Ensure operational controls, compliance standards, and SOP adherence are fully implemented across logistics operations.
Drive accountability for service performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across logistics partners.
Cost and Productivity Delivery
Lead the logistics productivity portfolio to deliver significant cost efficiencies across warehousing and transport operations.
Identify and execute improvement opportunities that deliver logistics cost reductions while maintaining or improving service levels.
Manage commercial optimization initiatives including warehouse rate card reviews, supplier productivity improvements, and cost per case performance.
Operational Excellence
Drive operational excellence initiatives including warehouse mechanization, transport network optimization, and logistics capability development.
Utilize data analytics and performance dashboards to monitor KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
Partner closely with procurement, planning, and commercial teams to support logistics sourcing strategies and operational improvements.
Strategic Supply Chain Projects
Lead major logistics transformation initiatives including warehouse expansions, logistics network redesign, and operational capability upgrades.
Ensure strong project governance, stakeholder alignment, and successful delivery of cost, service, and productivity improvements.
Excellence in Supply Chain
Deliver sustained logistics productivity improvements and multi-million annual cost savings across the supply chain network.
Optimize logistics cost per case while improving customer service performance and fulfillment reliability.
Improve logistics partner performance through structured governance and continuous improvement programs.
Embed strong operational controls and compliance frameworks across logistics operations.
Deliver large-scale logistics transformation initiatives including 3PL contractual transformations, infrastructure expansion, network redesign, and operations optimization.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain & Procurement, Commerce, Planning, Economics, or a similar field.
APICS and any other Logistics professional qualifications.
7 - 10 years of Supply Chain/Logistics experience at a Senior Management level, preferably in an FMCG environment.
Extensive exposure to cross-functional coordination/planning and customer service.
Significant experience in logistics, supply chain operations, or supplier performance management within an FMCG or fast-paced operational environment.
Proven track record of delivering cost savings, operational improvements, and productivity initiatives across warehousing and transport operations.
