Transport Manager – Nairobi, Kenya / London, England – Diageo
Transport Manager – Nairobi, Kenya / London, England – Diageo
- Position: Transport Manager
- Company: Diageo
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya / London, England
- Type of Job: Full-time
- Application Deadline: November 12, 2024
Introduction
Diageo, the home of iconic brands like Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, is a leading premium drinks company with a commitment to excellence and innovation. With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we source, produce, and deliver 6.5 billion liters of world-class products annually. As part of our Supply Team, you will have the opportunity to join a dynamic and diverse organization where your contributions are valued, and career growth is encouraged.
This Transport Manager role is pivotal in driving improvement and transformation in transport operations across Africa. You will support operations, partner with transport providers, and add significant value to each market in the region. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position that allows you to interact across cultures and influence change within the industry, this may be the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
As the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for the following key areas:
Safety, Quality, and Compliance
- Ensure a ZERO harm environment in Logistics by adhering to the Diageo Safety First Initiatives Program (SFIP) to prevent severe and fatal incidents.
Customer Service and Operational Efficiency
- Collaborate with the Transport Africa teams and 3PL to deliver a safe, compliant, and efficient operation for materials, finished goods, and returnable glass.
Cost and Productivity Savings
- Deliver a cost-effective transportation service within budget, focusing on operational savings year on year.
Logistics Excellence
- Lead and motivate the logistics market teams to meet regional requirements by providing strategic transport knowledge and understanding of African dynamics to ensure continuous improvements.
Qualifications and Skills
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications and skills:
- Extensive experience: Several years as a transport manager at a senior leadership level in road freight within a manufacturing company, managing multiple sites across different countries.
- Transport management in Africa: Proven experience in managing transport operations specific to the African market.
- Stakeholder engagement: Demonstrable ability to engage and align stakeholders behind strategic plans and win support for implementing change with transport suppliers.
- Influential leadership: Ability to lead in environments where influence is more important than formal authority.
- Supply chain knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end supply chain and customer collaboration.
- Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective engagement at all organizational levels.
- Technology savvy: Understanding of how leading technology can enhance logistics operations, including knowledge of Transport Management Systems (TMS), GPS tracking, and electronic Proof of Delivery (e-POD) systems.
- Performance management: Ability to apply Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive performance management with transport suppliers.
- Numerical proficiency: Strong numerical skills for analyzing data and driving transport optimization.
Company Culture and Values
At Diageo, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion, celebrating unique perspectives and experiences. Our mission is to create a work environment where every employee feels valued and listened to. We believe that diversity is key to our success and enables us to better serve our consumers and communities.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees are empowered to bring their true selves to work. Join us, and you will help champion inclusion and diversity across our organization and with our external partners.
Apply Now for Transport Manager
Are you ready to take the next step in your career with Diageo? We invite you to apply now for the Transport Manager position. If you possess the necessary qualifications and are excited to contribute to our mission, please submit your application before the deadline on November 12, 2024.