Warehouse Manager

Diageo plc; Montgomery, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo seeks a Senior Warehouse & Logistics Manager in Montgomery, AL, to lead finished goods warehousing, materials management, logistics, and site planning. The role reports to the Operations Director and focuses on safe, efficient movement of materials and products while achieving service, cost, and quality targets.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in manufacturing and supply chain, with SAP/MRP and HighJump WMS proficiency, and a track record of continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Significant experience in manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse operations, logistics, or planning.
• Strong knowledge of supply-chain planning, inventory management, logistics, and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Warehouse, Materials, Finished Goods, Logistics, and Planning organizations and provide direction.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term warehouse, logistics, inventory, and capacity strategies.
• Own site planning activities including capacity planning, inventory strategy and production volumes.
• Ensure safe, reliable transport and warehouse operations with strong customer service and schedule adherence.
• Manage budgets and improve service, cost, productivity, and inventory control.
• Drive continuous improvement and apply Six Sigma, TPM, and related methodologies.

Skills

SAP/MRP

HighJump WMS

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Tools

HighJump WMS

SAP

Job description

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 requirements**.* Partner with Quality and Food Safety teams to maintain **ISO/FSSC/HACCP systems and standards**.* Develop hourly employees and leaders to operate in a **self-directed, accountable, and high-performing environment**.* Drive employee engagement and establish a culture where **safety, quality, service, continuous improvement, and accountability** are embedded in daily operations.**Performance Expectations**The role is accountable for delivering measurable improvements and maintaining high operating standards, including:* **Zero Harm:** Own warehouse and logistics safety performance and improvement plans.* **>95% Schedule Adherence:** Deliver reliable supply and distribution performance.* **<1,500 PPM Distribution Quality:** Maintain leading distribution quality standards.* **>75% Employee Engagement:** Build an engaged, capable, and high-performing organization.* Optimize **inventory, warehouse capacity, transportation costs, labor, and operating budgets**.* Continuously improve **service, productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency**.**Leadership Profile**The successful candidate is a **strategic supply-chain and operations leader** who can balance long-term business strategy with hands-on operational execution. They must be an effective communicator and influential cross-functional leader capable of working across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, HR, finance, quality, and corporate organizations.The role requires strong **analytical, planning, problem-solving, financial, and people-leadership capabilities**, with the ability to make sound decisions in a complex, highly regulated manufacturing environment.**Experience/skills required:*** Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred.* Significant experience in **manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse operations, logistics, or planning**, preferably within consumer products.* Strong knowledge of **supply-chain planning, inventory management, logistics, and warehouse operations**.* Strong **SAP/MRP and warehouse management system** capability, including HighJump WMS.* Demonstrated experience with **continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies**.* Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.* Strong understanding of **safety, quality, GMP, food safety, regulatory compliance, and transportation requirements**.**Working with Us**Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.**Recruitment Scam Warning**Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 27,500 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented thinkers, leaders, and makers from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ.Sign-up for job alertsSigning up for job alerts means you’ll be the first to hear about new jobs – they'll be sent direct to your inbox.Sign up**Employee:** Regular**Primary Location:**Montgomery,Alabama**Job posting start date:**8th October 2026