Distribution Lead

Distribution Lead - Logistics

Your Manager: Head of Logistics

Team: Supply Chain

Location: Kilmalid, Dumbarton - we operate a hybrid working policy

Contract Type: Permanent

Pernod Ricard
is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, blending traditional craftsmanship, state-of-the-art brand development, and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine' s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, and Mumm and Perrier-Jou ët champagnes.

Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposeful, inclusive, and responsible culture of authentic conviviality

Chivas Brothers
is the Pernod Ricard business dedicated entirely to Scotch whisky. Our award-winning portfolio features some of the world’s most revered single malt and blended Scotch whisky brands, including

Chivas, Ballantine's, Royal Salute, The Glenlivet and Aberlour, which are exported from Scotland to over 100 countries worldwide. As the world’s No.2 Scotch whisky producer with a 1,600-strong team across 26 sites, we are committed to upholding the heritage and pursuing the progress of Scotchand ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.

We are currently hiring a Distribution Lead to develop, improve and support Distribution and Compliance Inbound & Outbound at our flagship Kilmalid bottling campus. You will be responsible for supporting efficient, compliant and sustainable logistics practices and act as the primary contact for the relationship and contract with all UK third party providers of warehousing storage, transportation and other value-added services.

This role acts as the commercial and compliance interface for all third-party logistics providers and is responsible for adherence to regulatory requirements, particularly in relation to excise duty and international trade.

• Champion and support Health and Safety standards across our distribution network and ensure these standards are repeated by our preferred Third Party (3PL) partners.
• Ensure yard management at maintains high standards of workplace organisation and supports the most efficient site layout.
• Oversee the site 3PL shunting operation, exploring engineering solutions to reduce risks associated with shunting equipment.

• Act as the primary contact for major 3PL relationships, ensuring operational success is delivered through professional ways of working with our chosen partners.
• Develop and continuously improve the logistics network to enhance delivery performance and reduce environmental impact.
• Execute the 13-week Distribution Requirements plans based on demand analysis and required service levels.

• Oversee our HMRC and Import/Export teams to ensure all loads inbound and outbound comply with legal, HMRC and company standards.
• Simplify administrative processes in data recording from inbound security through to case goods despatched.
• In collaboration with central HMRC support teams and our 3PL partners, ensure compliance with HMRC excise duty regulations and audit readiness.

• Oversee budget planning and management to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with organisational goals.
• Analyse third-party haulage and warehousing expenditure to inform strategic financial decisions.
• Implement cost-control measures while maintaining high service levels and operational efficiency.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in logistics, distribution, supply chain or related operational environments, including exposure to compliance and sustainability practices.
• Leadership and…