International Logistics Manager

Job Description

About us

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years, nothing’s changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy. And it’s why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people.Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

About the role

The Logistics International Manager is responsible for the management of the imported products chain, from origin till their arrival in Brazil/Uruguay and storage in the bonded area, complying with the requirements and regulations of the Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) and Customs (Receita Federal).

She/he is in charge of the nationalization and availability of imported portfolio for the market, including the management of necessary rework to enable the entry of products in the market.

In addition, she/he is responsible for the entire export operation.

Also under her/his responsibilities is the management of the International Logistics budget (approx. USD 21M/year) and ensuring the correct application of taxes during the nationalization process (approx. USD 170M/year), looking for opportunities to reduce costs and improve the service level, meeting commercial and operational needs, safely.

This function will manage the new Brazil International logistics control tower, which will coordinate and execute all operational activities, with the operational partners.

In addition, she/he is responsible for managing the Diageo inventory within the bonded areas, (average of USD 13M monthly).

It is a role for Brazilian market performance, direct reporting to the Head of Logistics.

Experience

·         Higher Education

·         Experience in the areas of Logistics and International Trade

·         Advanced English (mandatory)

·         Advanced Spanish (desirable)

Specific Knowledge / Skills

·         Ease of working in cross-functional teams / regional organizations

·         Protagonist and proactivity

·         Clear communication

. People and process management

Diversity statement

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

Character Is Everything!