Transport and Warehouse Manager (Logistics)

Diageo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Transport and Warehouse Manager to oversee logistics operations in Scotland. The ideal candidate will lead a team, build strong partnerships with transport and warehouse providers, and ensure cost-effective logistics services. We value collaborative leaders with experience in supply chain management. This role offers opportunities for innovation and team development in a vibrant and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for leading and developing people.
• Strong relationship-building skills with external and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in supply chain logistics or 3PLs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support the logistics analyst team.
• Develop relationships with warehouse and transport partners.
• Ensure logistics network spend aligns with budget.

Skills

Team leadership

Relationship building

Supply chain logistics

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

Transport and Warehouse Manager (Logistics)

Location: Glasgow , Scotland ( open to candidates also based in Edinburgh or Leven )

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

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 Procurement 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 Procurement. 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

As Transport and Warehouse Manager, you will play a pivotal role at the centre of our Scotland Primary Network team , within Global Brand Supply ’s logistics function . Leading a small team of logistics analysts, the role is responsible for ensuring excellent service provision by Scotland’s contracted 3rd party warehouse operator and transport service provider. The core focus is empowering, coaching, and development of team members , deliver ing a best-in-class logistics service in a cost effective, efficient and compliant manner .

We are looking for someone who can champion innovation and digitalisation as we continue to transform Diageo’s supply chain for the future. Sitting at the heart of our global supply operations, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, gain exposure to multiple business areas and build strong connections with internal and external stakeholders.

Role responsibilities will include:

Stakeholder Management

• Lead, coach, and support a team of logistics analyst , who are responsible for controlling all activity within Diageo’s Scotland Warehousing and Transport network.
• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with warehouse and transport partners (including port and rail providers ) to ensure delivery of requirements against governance, service, cost and quality.
• Collaborate across functions and categories, including planning and market service, to exceed customer expectations .

Cost control

• Ensure logistics network spend is in line with or better than budgeted costs, collaborating closely with FP&A and finance business partner s on reporting and controls.
• Ability to identify productivity & cost saving opportunities within logistics , delivering against stretching targets to ensure business value.

KPI Monitoring

• Ownership of Direct Dispatch KPI, ensuring adherence in line with AOP, whilst collaborating with planning teams to deliver year on year improvements .

Network planning and management

• Effectively liaise with 3PL on provision of bonded warehouse, transport and resource requirements to handle peak activity i.e. receipt/despatch volumes / inter site and plant to port moves
• Manage the network to ensure operating efficien cy and inventory location is optimised in line with outgoing shipment requirements.

Digital Implementation

• Champion the adoption of digital tools within daily operations, supporting and guiding teams to discover new ways of working.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about leading and developing people, building strong relationships and delivering great results together as a team. You don’t need to tick every box to apply. If you have the right mindset and transferable skills, we’d love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

• A collaborative leader who values team success above individual contribution, with previous people leadership experience (direct team leader experience is preferred).
• Strong relationship-building skills are required - ability to communicate clearly and confidently with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Organised and adaptable, able to handle multiple priorities while meeting key business deadlines.
• Experience working in supply chain logistics network or/or with 3PL’s is preferred , however we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds who are eager to learn.
• HMRC awareness is an advantage.

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!

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you collect this information when you submit your application.

Worker Type

Regular

Primary Location

Onyx, Glasgow

Additional Locations

Edinburgh Park, Leven Processing

Job Posting Start Date

2025-12-05