About this role
Transportation Analyst, L6
About the Function:
Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo's 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It's an intricate and sophisticated operation that's the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.
Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We're committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we'll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.
About the role:
Role Purpose:
To provide tactical operations and business support to Diageo's third party and plant transportation operations while focusing on achieving NA Supply's cost and service goals!
Decision Making:
The role of Transportation Analyst will be expected to provide transportation input and support for Logistics and NA Supply operations and initiatives.
Key Outputs/Results: Support seamless execution of Diageo's transportation operationsSupport delivery of Transportation's financial and service targetsResponsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with Diageo's transportation partnersSupport the successful delivery of Diageo initiatives and projects which impact the transportation functionAbility to work both independently and as part of a team
Financial Responsibility: Coordinate invoice payment of transportation vendorsHelp develop AOP Supervise transportation expenses vs. AOPProvide costing estimates to other Diageo departmentsPerform various cost analyses
Management Responsibility: This position reports to the Manager of Transportation OperationsThis position will actively manage 3rd party transportation suppliersThis position has no direct reports
Complexity of Role:
The role of Transportation Analyst will intersect with all of the other functions within CS&S as well as many departments across greater NA Supply! The primary objective of the role is to facilitate the smooth performance of the transportation link in Diageo's supply chain. Key to achieving this objective is establishment of effective relationships with our key stakeholders. These collaborators include Third Party Logistics providers, Diageo CS&S, Commercial team and the Innovation & Conversion teams.
Diageo's supply chain is dynamic. Our transportation operations need to be flexible and forward-thinking in order to provide effective support to the business. The Transportation Analyst role is accountable for working with our transportation providers to ensure they adapt to Diageo's changing business needs. This role is one of four Transportation Analyst positions. The analyst workload is balanced across the business units. Each analyst will have tactical responsibility for a subset of Diageo's transportation operations.
While many of our transportation operations are well established and mature, there is no shortage of opportunities to improve our cost base and service levels. As such, the Transportation Analyst will also become involved in various projects crafted to drive continuous improvement.
The Transportation Analyst position is based in Stamford, CT and travel may be required 10-15% of the time.
Qualifications and Experience: 2-5 years of practical supply chain experience and relevant undergraduate degreeExcellent oral and written communication skillsProven ability to lead & build third party relationshipsUnderstanding of general financial and accounting principlesProject management experienceSignificant solid understanding of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite
Diversity statement:
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
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