Warehouse Manager

Help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Join us for career defining opportunities that give you the chance to thrive.##

Job Description
** About us
** With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.
** About the Function
** Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.

With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.

It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.
** About this role**:

The Warehouse & Logistics Manager is a senior site leadership role responsible for the strategic and operational management of
** finished goods warehousing, materials management, logistics, and plant planning
** at one of the world’s largest spirits manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the Operations Director, the role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of materials and finished products while delivering customer service, cost, inventory, quality, and employee engagement objectives.

The position serves as a critical link between
** manufacturing, supply planning, procurement, production, logistics, quality, finance, HR, and corporate functions**, translating business requirements into effective site supply-chain strategies and execution.
** Key Accountabilities
*** Lead the
** Warehouse, Materials, Finished Goods, Logistics, and Planning organizations**, providing clear direction, accountability, and people development.
* Develop and execute
** short- and long-term warehouse, logistics, inventory, and capacity strategies
** aligned with business and customer requirements.
* Own site planning activities, including
** capacity planning, resource requirements, inventory strategy, production volumes, and supply-risk management**.
* Ensure reliable finished-goods transportation and warehouse operations to achieve high levels of
** customer service and schedule adherence**.
* Manage warehouse and shipping budgets, balancing
** service, cost, productivity, inventory, and operational efficiency**.
* Maintain strong
** inventory integrity and product availability
** while minimizing excess inventory, write-offs, and operational waste.
* Lead cross-functional problem solving and
** root-cause resolution
** for issues affecting planning, materials, production, logistics, procurement, systems, and suppliers.
* Establish and improve operating processes using
** continuous improvement methodologies**, including Six Sigma, DMAIC, TPM, RCM, and Manufacturing Excellence.
* Lead the logistics and warehouse elements of the
** Manufacturing Management System (MMS)
** and drive sustainable operational improvements.
* Ensure compliance with
** safety, environmental, GMP, food safety, quality, regulatory, and dangerous-goods transportation…