Logistics Transition Lead

Diageo; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading premium drinks company is seeking a Logistics Transition Lead to implement a Transport Management System. This role involves managing logistics systems, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvements in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with ERP and TMS solutions, excellent problem-solving skills, and a collaborative attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, supply chain or systems support.
• Hands-on experience implementing or managing ERP and TMS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for customer delivery system management.
• Support and shape the TMS product roadmap.
• Monitor system performance and lead provider relationships.

Skills

Logistics

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Experience with ERP systems

Experience with TMS platforms

Job description

Logistics Transition Lead

Permanent Contract

Location - Glasgow or Edinburgh, Scotland

Closing Date - 26th May 2025

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company known for our wonderful collection of iconic brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, Guinness and more. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About the Function

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We're committed to realising our 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

About The Role

We're looking for a Logistics Transition Lead to join on a permanent basis working within our project team who are implementing a Transport Management System (TMS) into our Global Brands Supply operation.

You'll be stepping into this role at a pivotal moment of strategic transformation, playing a vital role in shaping the future of our logistics function. We are in the midst of implementing a Transport Management System across our operations, a significant change programme and a major milestone in our journey towards our supply chain digitisation roadmap.

This role will be central to the delivery, embedding, and continuous development of the TMS, working closely with our Digital & Technology (D&T) teams and global markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main contact for customer delivery system management and order troubleshooting with 3rd party logistics providers.

• Handle interface issues and error resolution between Diageo systems and 3PLs.

• Support and shape the TMS product roadmap alongside D&T and logistics leadership.

• Ensure compliance and governance of system standards, deliver training and guidance to end users.

• Collaborate with global partners and the logistics strategy team to identify and deliver continuous improvements.

• Monitor system performance and lead provider relationships in partnership with D&T and global procurement.

• Provide technical and functional support to logistics teams across regions.

System Support & Development:

• Lead or contribute to system analysis, configuration, testing, and implementation of new initiatives.

• Translate business requirements into practical system solutions through fit-gap analysis and process design.

• Support integration, data conversion, user training, and post-go-live support.

• Develop UAT test plans and facilitate testing with end users.

• Build and maintain the long-term system roadmap in alignment with logistics strategy.

About You

We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys driving meaningful change. With a strong understanding of logistics systems and processes, you bring a collaborative attitude and a passion for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with ERP systems (ideally SAP) and TMS platforms, along with a proven track record of delivering system-led change within a logistics setting.

We're looking for someone who can bring the following:

• Experience in logistics, supply chain or systems support, with hands-on experience implementing or managing ERP and TMS solutions

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex business needs into practical system solutions

• Confidence working across multiple teams and stakeholders, including third-party providers and global colleagues

• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to compliance, governance and process improvement

• Comfortable working with data, able to analyse, report and use insights to inform decisions

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide and support end users

• A continuous improvement attitude, always looking for ways to enhance efficiency and user experience

• Experience supporting or leading training, testing (UAT), and implementation activities is a plus

Working with Us

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace 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 and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, attitudes, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!

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