Warehouse Manager at Diageo

Purpose of Role

To deliver and embed best in class processes in all warehouses and customer service operations in Guinness Nigeria through the development of a committed team that is able to deliver significant value and competitive advantage to our business

Key Decision

• Optimisation of Distribution networks
• Empties availability for Brewery operations at the right quality

Job Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement warehousing standard methodology in line with Diageo supply chain capability framework in all brewery distribution and depots to deliver driven service.
• Manage empties and finished inventory to support GN supply chain in meeting customer / consumer satisfaction and to ensure accountability.  
• Play a lead role in the achievement of sales targets and competitive advantage through physical distribution and order fulfilment.
• Ensure the achievement of all key performance indicators in line with GN business objective in order to drive superior performance.
• Formulate and implement critical initiatives as well as suitable logistics operations improvement in all distribution centres to enhance GN supply chain efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Proven experience particularly in physical distribution activities; with a depth of capability in logistics and customer management / process design and development.
• Ability to take commercial insights and translate into performance to grow the business.
• Proven track record to persuade, influence and build credibility with all levels and all functions
• Analytical, interpretative and decision-making skills within a highly dynamic process environment
• Fully conversant with inventory management processes using SAP systems.
• Detailed knowledge of Diageo warehouse management standards.
• Ability to competently coach and facilitate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Bachelor’s degree qualification. Master’s degree or equivalent experience is an added advantage