European Logistics Compliance Leader

Diageo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo's Compliance Manager – European Logistics role is based in Dublin or Runcorn, requiring travel to the other site and to 3PL locations. You will lead strategy, governance and execution of compliance standards across Europe’s beer category primary logistics operations, embedding best-in-class practices and driving governance across multiple sites.

You'll partner with internal teams and external partners to manage risk, audits and business continuity, shaping a culture of accountability and

Qualifications

• A degree in a Technical, Scientific, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Risk, Governance or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications in Compliance, Audit, Risk Management, Governance or Quality Management are desirable.
• Experience in logistics, manufacturing or supply chain environments, ideally within FMCG or the beverage industry.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, governance systems, regulatory requirements and risk management methodologies.
• Proven experience delivering strategy, driving operational improvements, managing audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience working across complex stakeholder groups, with the ability to influence and deliver outcomes within a matrix organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Compliance Plan covering Quality & Food Safety, Business Risk, Environmental Standards, Regulatory Compliance and Governance requirements.
• Ensure consistent compliance standards embedded across European logistics operations and third-party logistics partners.
• Establish governance processes that monitor compliance performance, drive accountability and support effective decision-making.
• Act as the subject matter expert for compliance, governance and risk management across the Primary Logistics network.
• Lead risk-based audits to assess compliance and the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Drive compliance with Diageo's Controls Assurance and Risk Management (CARM) framework, Governance, Assurance and Risk (GAR) requirements, ISO/FSSC standards, customs, excise duty requirements and other applicable regulations.
• Ensure audit readiness across logistics operations and third-party partners.
• Track, manage and drive the timely closure of audit findings, observations and corrective actions.
• Define, monitor and report key compliance and risk management KPIs.
• Lead corrective action plans that improve compliance performance across the European logistics network.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communicate requirements with internal teams and external partners.
• Foster a culture of accountability, compliance and operational excellence across the network.
• Support crisis management and business continuity planning when required.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Technical, Scientific, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Risk or Governance

Job description

Diageo's Compliance Manager – European Logistics role is based in Dublin or Runcorn, requiring travel to the other site and to 3PL locations. You will lead strategy, governance and execution of compliance standards across Europe’s beer category primary logistics operations, embedding best-in-class practices and driving governance across multiple sites.

You'll partner with internal teams and external partners to manage risk, audits and business continuity, shaping a culture of accountability and