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Logistics Director-November 2024
Darien
Nov 5, 2025
ABOUT DIAGEO
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer.
10,000+ employees
Consumer Goods & Services, Food & Beverage
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About Logistics Director

  Job Description :

  Our performance ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle. It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere.

  We are a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer! We produce an assortment of over 200 amazing brands – old and new, large and small, global and local – that are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world!

  Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share standard methodology.

  Function:

  This is positions sits within the NAM Logistics Operations team and reports into the Vice President of Logistics.

  Diageo North America has a total Logistics spend of $390m split between warehousing ($110m), transportation ($250m) and bulk ($30m). In Fiscal year 2024 we have an ambitious target to deliver over $30m of value creation through removing inefficiencies as well as delivering productivity.

  The purpose of this role is to lead the long-term logistics strategy.

  About the Role:

  Diageo’s Logistics network has a number of external providers with two transport management companies handling the domestic finished goods deliveries, one transport management company handling the bulk, one transport management company handling the exports and a number of 3PL partners in our warehousing footprint. In addition to this external network there is an experienced and established internal Logistics operations team.The successful candidate will partner across this external network and with the internal Logistics operations team as well as other key cross functional teams to develop and implement the long-term logistics strategy.This a new role which will be responsible for leading a team of 4 people who will all be focused on developing and delivering our longer-term Logistics strategy. The team will have a focus on carrier development, accessing innovation, delivering our Society 2030 ambition (covering sustainability as well as carrier diversity commitments) and using data and analytics to develop our value creation pipeline.The logistics strategy will need to focus on our five priority areas; service, security, cost, carrier diversity and sustainability. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the strategy, engaging the business on the strategy and benefits to ensure consensus and leading the team through the implementation.The business is also looking to achieve several strategic supply chain projects which will impact the existing logistics network and this role will be critical to the successful implementation of these projects.

  Experience required/Skills/Capabilities/Languages:

  To be successful in this role you will have:

  Leadership capability in Supply Chain10+ years operational and Supply Chain experience.Ability to demonstrate successful network, influencing and communication skills at a senior level and the ability to demonstrate success in Supply Chain functional and/or business integration roles.Ability to see the future and support and contribute to a future design for NAM Logistics to support an integrated supply chain with reduced complexity to support simpler way of working and value creation.Evidence of designing and leading at least one major implementation in the supply chain areaThe individual will also need to be dedicated and comfortable working independently and in an environment of complexity, diversity and ambiguity.Change management capabilities are crucialAbility to lead teams of a cross functional nature and provide clear direction, support and resolution to issues / risksPeople management

  Leadership Capabilities

  Win through execution: Track record of execution in a business undergoing transformation by holding themselves and others to account to the highest standards. Always scanning the internal & external environment for opportunities to simplify or extract value.Inspire through purpose: Amplifies their personal purpose as well as Diageo’s purpose to build trust and strong relationships, inspiring teams to take entrepreneurial risks and make bold and impactful decisions.Shape the future: Not afraid to challenge the status quo, challenge complacency, develop ambitious plans and bring clarity to others. Drives collaboration and sets context to unlock future growth opportunities. A natural business partner, enrolling team members in your focussed and clear vision.Invest in talent: Create an inclusive community environment where everyone can be at their best..

  Worker Type :

  Regular

  Primary Location:

  Stamford

  Additional Locations :

  Plainfield Tech Centre

  Job Posting Start Date :

  2023-11-21

  Salary Range:

  Minimum Salary:

  $140805

  Maximum Salary:

  $234675

  At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.

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