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  • E-Commerce Talent Pool

    E-Commerce Talent Pool

    Purpose

    We’re accelerating our eCommerce platform, building our capability and driving our digital agenda to take the lead in our industry. To get us there we’re looking for experienced people with entrepreneurial spirit, commercial acumen and a Digital & eCommerce background. Bring a disruptive mindset, a passion for eCommerce and a desire to succeed in this space, and we’ll give you the freedom to act autonomously and create innovation through insight. If this sounds good to you, you could be a great fit for us.

    Context

    Alcohol online continues to accelerate, growing ten times faster than traditional channels. Over 80% of all purchasing decisions are currently influenced by digital today. The Digital Commerce team in Europe are responsible for driving and influencing every online & omnichannel sale of our brands both on sites we own and partner’s sites (trade and consumer facing). Our purpose as a team is to embed Digital Commerce into the DNA of the business, delivering accelerated growth. This field has massive strategic importance, not only to Diageo but also to our customers who see a considerable cost benefit in moving their business online. There is no other part of our business that is disrupting at that level of scale and pace. In today’s connected world, digital is no longer ‘optional’.

    A fair chance

    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 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. P lease talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

    Apply via :

    diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Senior Tax Manager – Africa

    Senior Tax Manager – Africa

    The Tax job family encompasses global roles accountable for the design and implementation of tax strategies, policies and the tax governance framework.  It also includes the provision of tax support to Diageo’s business units, delivery of projects to create shareholder value, and proactive management and mitigation of key tax risks.
    About the Role
    The Senior Tax Manager – Africa will partner with the business to drive the execution of the tax strategies, policies and governance framework across Diageo.  Proactively engage with business partners with a commercial mind-set to generate opportunities and to deliver robust tax risk management and mitigation plans.  Support the business strategy and operational activity
    The areas of the business you will support and who you will work with:
    Reporting to the Europe and Africa Tax Director you will be part of business partnering team for the Africa markets and 17+ entities throughout Africa.  The role is part of Diageo’s response to tax digitization challenges across all regions and tax types (direct and indirect) and part of delivering the step change required to ensure Diageo’s tax function remains in line with its peer group.
    As Senior Tax Manager Africa you will manage the direct and indirect tax affairs of your assigned markets, but you will also be the single point of contact for those areas that are not directly handled by a market specific tax business partner, where you will engage with and a guide network of tax professionals and third parties who are involved in tax compliance and/or advisory activities for these markets.
    Key Interactions:

    Finance Business partners and operational teams – Develop and maintain a strong working relationship and keeping up to date with business priorities and developments, act as a trusted business advisor in order to challenge and support the markets in improving overall tax management
    Specialist finance functions – Collaborate with finance functions as required to deliver end to end finance services to markets
    Tax Compliance, Reporting teams – Collaborate to provide high quality, timely tax activities and outcomes to the business
    Governance & Change – Support delivery of changes / improvements
    Tax Authorities – Contribute to, and in some cases lead, the management of the relationship and discussions with authorities on tax audits or tax enquiries
    External Advisors – Support, and in some cases lead, the relationship with external tax advisors and hold them to account for the delivery of timely, cost effective and value add tax advice

    What you will be responsible for: 

    Active leadership of the management and monitoring of market tax risks, including taking action to detect and solve issues and deal with implementing and where necessary mitigating the impact of legislative changes.
    Advise, guide and educate stakeholders on key tax issues to enable the business to adopt and adhere to relevant tax policies and standards, and mitigate tax risk.
    Execute specific tax related processes/activities following agreed global standard processes and governance framework and identify opportunities for standardization and simplification.
    Support the tax compliance, financial and reporting obligations of the markets.
    Provide tax support to market-initiated projects to ensure tax strategies and policies are adhered to and opportunities to deliver tax efficiencies are identified and fully evaluated.
    Participate in tax projects to deliver shareholder value/mitigate tax risks.
    Provide support to the market, and in some cases lead, tax audits and tax enquiries including working with legal to resolve any tax related disputes.
    Perform administrative procedures as required before the Tax Authorities in time and proper legal form, maintaining an excellent relationship with the authorities.

    The qualifications and experience you will bring:

    Tax or accounting qualification
    Experience within a tax function in a global multinational or a tax advisory firm preferred
    Experience of managing tax audits
    Broad understanding of key domestic and international tax issues
    At least 8 years tax experience
    Excellent English spoken and written (French also helpful but not essential)

    The skills you will need: 

    Effective project management and implementation skills
    Good team working and communication skills across diverse cultures
    Capable of adapting policies across several territories
    Able to manage risk
    Able to embed compliance and ethics
    Tax Governance and Reporting

    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, gender, disability, religion 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. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

    Apply via :

    diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Area Business Development Manager

    Area Business Development Manager

    Sales
    At Diageo, we do Sales differently. We are the leading beverage alcohol company in every region of the world, boasting internationally-recognised brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker. This is your opportunity to create new ways to share and celebrate our truly iconic products across the globe!
    We offer a perfect blend of local and global roles, covering everything from digital to customer service, our immersive store experiences to international operations. Wherever you are, you’ll need to be able to forge lasting relationships, bring commitment and energy to improve our performance, and a genuine entrepreneurial spirit in tune with our company’s proud legacy.
    At Diageo, character is everything; so, if you share our sense of adventure, you’ll have the chance to learn a huge range of skills & disciplines and build an exceptional career with us.
    Context/Scope
    EABL operates within a multi-cultural, multinational environment. EABL comprises four business units: KBL, EAML, and UBL. KBL is further categorised into Demand and Supply. The Supply business is involved in the production and primary logistics of beer and spirits. The Demand business is involved in marketing and route to consumers.
    About the Role
     
    This role is located within the Demand Sales business. The ABDM role will be critical to the overall KBL short, medium and long term strategy in developing and driving our trade & distribution strategy as well as operational excellence in achieving 100% distribution effectiveness and efficiency through our evolving RtC model.
    The average ABDM looks after 3-4 distributor accounts and 2/3 Customer Relationship Representatives and is responsible for managing and developing profitable brand and volume growth within nominated distribution. The role is 90% field based in regions, with long periods unsupervised and extensive travelling required. The job holder is expected to be away from home overnight on many occasions and will be under intensive pressure with constant demands from distributors and retail customers
    The ABDM works closely with 1st line sales Representative (TMR,TDR,DSR), and the Divisional Sales Manager.
    Purpose of Role
    To positively influence sales of KBL brands by regular contact, networking and motivation of allocated distributor accounts. To ensure the sales team under them is delivering an optimized brand portfolio of both beer and spirits in each outlet across the Area s/he is managing.
    Reports To: Divisional Sales Manager
    Dimensions
    Financial
    Area Operations budget
    Company Assets: Vehicle, Fridges, Marketing Collateral etc
    Promotion implementation expenditure within budget
    Market Complexity
     
    KBL demand has 97% volume share of beer market.  KBL demand is one of the leading FMCG companies in East Africa and also markets UDV brands. KBL operates in a very competitive environment that has seen the entrance of new players in the total alcohol category. This necessitates the need for a pro-active business approach. An advantaged national distribution network within the Kenyan alcohol market is key to maintaining KBLs competitive advantage and delivering of both volume growth and market share.
    Changing macros driven by competition for limited disposable incomes and the opening up of economic trading blocs allowing in flow of products from other markets. Consumers are also becoming more discerning demanding better value for money at the bottom end and uncompromised quality at the top. This requires proactive selling to maximise company market share. Trade is evolving and being more sophisticated especially at retail level.
    Leadership Responsibilities:
    The job holder is required to motivate, coach and develop his sales team as well as manage the Area P&L while successfully managing relationships with his key partners and assets the distributors.
    Top Accountabilities

    People capability development through coaching and accompaniment (TMR,TDR,DSR), based on the structured call
    Embedding the Diageo Standards Of Excellence as the way of working
    Developing and sustaining amazing relationships with our distributors.
    Develop and drive joint strategy and plans with distributors, have direct performance and P&L responsibility for distributor businesses.
    Maintain a strong focus on working with distributors to develop sales capability within their organisations.
    Ensure the constant updating and implementation of fit for purpose trade coverage plans for the area.
    Ensure that objectives in terms of availability, visibility, volume, margin, quality and RRP are achieved for the area.
    Develop and implement an area operational plan in line with the overall divisional and OpCo annual operational plan
    Adapt trade programmes developed by the Trade Development Manager, Customer Marketing & Brand teams to the area’s reality
    Quickly escalate and lead response to competitive threats when necessary.
    Provide guidelines to the 1st line sales Representative (TMR,TDR,DSR), regarding retail planograming and retail media
    Ownership of the 12-month demand planning data for respective area
    Ensure that area team and trade partners are well-trained and aligned with KBL’s International Marketing Standards and all Corporate Guidelines
    Consolidate data gathered by area team to insure that DSM, Head of Trade and Trade Development Managers are fully informed at all times
    Ensure that internal control procedures are followed in relation to the identification and resolution of cash and stock shortage discrepancies
    Manage cash collection issues ensuring that contracts and procedures are written and negotiated in line with company procedures and legal requirements, minimising commercial risks
    Manage budget for trade programmes for the area
    Manage the productivity & cost optimisation of the area. Produce distributor and area P&Ls  plus trade spend effectiveness in the area
    Propose goals and KPIs for the programmes implemented in the area and track ongoing results
    Generate/ gather ideas from customers and consumers in order to enhance and customise trade programmes

    Qualifications and Experience Required
    Qualifications

    A business-related degree or equivalent

    Experience

    At least 3 years experience in a similar role.

    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 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.

    Apply via :

    diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Category Manager Logistics & Warehousing

    Category Manager Logistics & Warehousing

    Context/Scope:
    Diageo’s Procurement structure is a mixture of above-market resources focused on developed world class category strategies and in-market Procurement resources focused on excellence in execution of category strategies and supplier performance management. This role will be a part of the above market category team. The role holder will need to be able to:

    Manage a diverse set of key stakeholder relationships across multiple geographies, both internal to Diageo (Procurement, Opex, Finance, CPRM, Legal, etc) and with external suppliers.
    Be analytically very strong and have a solid procurement background
    Pro-active in identifying suitable areas and information to mine and be comfortable accessing, gathering and analyzing a wide range of market and input cost data to drive out value generating hypothesis and opportunities
    Undertake international travel when needed and meeting / working effectively with stakeholders to drive out key insights on stakeholder needs and value generating opportunities & barriers.

    The role has no direct reports but involves remote management of indirect market teams.
    Purpose of Role
    The purpose of the role is to develop the Africa strategy for logistics sourcing and support the Global Category Department and logistics portfolio in helping deliver Diageo’s procurement imperatives, via strategies and sourcing solutions that:

    Secure supply
    Optimise value returned to business and supply centres
    Meet the business needs and deliver the required levels of performance Service and cost
    Minimise supply risk
    Access appropriate capability on innovation and technology
    Drive SRM
    Represent global logistics within the African markets as required
    Contribute to the improvement of ways of working and processes within the global logistics team (e.g. values survey, cost modelling, benchmarking)

    The role has accountability for seeking new ways of working with logistics providers across Africa.
    Dimensions:
    Financial

    Total Africa category spend for logistics is +/- £130 million pa.
    Individual Supplier spend up to £20m pa.
    Logistics as a category represents 20% of the total Africa Supply spend. The key markets of EABL, Nigeria & South Africa account for 73% of the total Africa logistics spend.

    Market Complexity
    The role holder will work across multiple business units to resolve and remove barriers to expedite flawless execution of the strategies.
    Aspects of complexity include:

    6 Diageo IMC (9 countries)
    Diverse cultures & market dynamics
    Diageo growth strategy will require fundamental changes to logistics networks, and expectations on suppliers as well as identification of new suppliers
    Differentiated & dynamic routes to market (Spirits & Beer)
    Transportation commoditization. 70 x transport suppliers
    Innovation is a key driver of complexity and growth in this market

    Leadership Responsibilities
    Leadership responsibility for developing the logistics category strategy including:

    Ensure seamless leadership and stakeholder relationship with market supply leadership team (Supply Chain Directors, Logistics), and SPEs for all category logistics matters
    Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of range of analytical tools, market intelligence, commodity drivers, etc.
    Deliver the category strategy across Africa and targeted savings plan
    Effectively manage the category programme through great execution of the individual projects within the region
    Provide in depth market analysis and understanding.
    Source from the marketplace
    Recommend final source(s) & manage contracting process
    Manage strategic elements of supplier relationships
    Manage quality requirements to meet stakeholder requirements
    Ensure risk to Diageo is minimized through contractual coverage and contingency planning

    Accountabilities

    Develop strategic category management approach to the logistics spend in Africa at optimum cost to support the strategies of the In Market teams delivering sustainable competitive advantage to Diageo.
    Lead the development of best in class logistics solutions across the Diageo supply chain. Work closely with the market team to lead the design, development and execution of strategic sourcing outcomes and projects.
    Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive intelligence and information gathering network – maintain category cost models, databases and market intelligence
    Lead the sourcing, negotiation and contracting of all Logistics contracts in the Africa region.
    Develop the category approach to SRM, inflation management, and contracting framework to drive standardization and excellence across the category.

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    A holder of a university degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or equivalent
    Purchasing and/or Business qualification desirable (CIPS/MBA)
    7-10 years of procurement, experience within a forward thinking, fast paced and value-adding environment.
    Experience in logistics procurement or in the logistics industry
    Have good commercial acumen
    Analytical, numerate, enthusiastic, tenacious and a team player
    Confidence and some experience in communicating at senior levels
    Ability to successfully manage a large variety of stakeholders from supplier CEO level to warehouse teams
    Exceptional facilitation and project management skills.
    Strong business insight and outstanding commercial acumen
    Willingness to challenge current ways of working in an appropriate manner
    Clear focus and track record on delivery of results

    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, gender, disability, religion or ethnicity.

    Apply via :

    diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Senior Tax Manager

    Senior Tax Manager

    Tax
    The Tax job family encompasses global roles accountable for the design and implementation of tax strategies, policies and the tax governance framework.  It also includes the provision of tax support to Diageo’s business units, delivery of projects to create shareholder value, and proactive management and mitigation of key tax risks.
    About the Role
    The Senior Tax Manager – Africa will partner with the business to drive the execution of the tax strategies, policies and governance framework across Diageo.  Proactively engage with business partners with a commercial mind-set to generate opportunities and to deliver robust tax risk management and mitigation plans.  Support the business strategy and operational activity
    The areas of the business you will support and who you will work with:
    Reporting to the Europe and Africa Tax Director you will be part of business partnering team for the Africa markets and 17+ entities throughout Africa.  The role is part of Diageo’s response to tax digitization challenges across all regions and tax types (direct and indirect) and part of delivering the step change required to ensure Diageo’s tax function remains in line with its peer group.
    As Senior Tax Manager Africa you will manage the direct and indirect tax affairs of your assigned markets, but you will also be the single point of contact for those areas that are not directly handled by a market specific tax business partner, where you will engage with and a guide network of tax professionals and third parties who are involved in tax compliance and/or advisory activities for these markets.
    Key Interactions:

    Finance Business partners and operational teams – Develop and maintain a strong working relationship and keeping up to date with business priorities and developments, act as a trusted business advisor in order to challenge and support the markets in improving overall tax management
    Specialist finance functions – Collaborate with finance functions as required to deliver end to end finance services to markets
    Tax Compliance, Reporting teams – Collaborate to provide high quality, timely tax activities and outcomes to the business
    Governance & Change – Support delivery of changes / improvements
    Tax Authorities – Contribute to, and in some cases lead, the management of the relationship and discussions with authorities on tax audits or tax enquiries
    External Advisors – Support, and in some cases lead, the relationship with external tax advisors and hold them to account for the delivery of timely, cost effective and value add tax advice

    What you will be responsible for: 

    Active leadership of the management and monitoring of market tax risks, including taking action to detect and solve issues and deal with implementing and where necessary mitigating the impact of legislative changes.
    Advise, guide and educate stakeholders on key tax issues to enable the business to adopt and adhere to relevant tax policies and standards, and mitigate tax risk.
    Execute specific tax related processes/activities following agreed global standard processes and governance framework and identify opportunities for standardization and simplification.
    Support the tax compliance, financial and reporting obligations of the markets.
    Provide tax support to market-initiated projects to ensure tax strategies and policies are adhered to and opportunities to deliver tax efficiencies are identified and fully evaluated.
    Participate in tax projects to deliver shareholder value/mitigate tax risks.
    Provide support to the market, and in some cases lead, tax audits and tax enquiries including working with legal to resolve any tax related disputes.
    Perform administrative procedures as required before the Tax Authorities in time and proper legal form, maintaining an excellent relationship with the authorities.

    The qualifications and experience you will bring:

    Tax or accounting qualification
    Experience within a tax function in a global multinational or a tax advisory firm preferred
    Experience of managing tax audits
    Broad understanding of key domestic and international tax issues
    At least 8 years tax experience
    Excellent English spoken and written (French also helpful but not essential)

    The skills you will need: 

    Effective project management and implementation skills
    Good team working and communication skills across diverse cultures
    Capable of adapting policies across several territories
    Able to manage risk
    Able to embed compliance and ethics
    Tax Governance and Reporting

    Apply via :

    diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Lead Regulatory Advisor

    Lead Regulatory Advisor

    About the Role
    This is an amazing opportunity to be able to lead the delivery of regulatory assurance to deliver liquid, packaging compliance, for both market of manufacture and market of sale. The successful individual will establish best practices for new liquid innovation projects whilst driving the provision of expert regulatory guidance and risk assessment to advise the business of opportunities as well as risks.
    About You
    We’re looking for an individual who is comfortable working in areas of complexity, is detail orientated and has the drive to be the best: a proven track record of influencing, leading and delivering cross functionally and the ability to deliver exceptional insights.
    This could be the right role for you if you have a Technical / Science degree with experience in the food or alcoholic beverage industry. Regulatory knowledge across Asia and/or Africa and a second language would be desirable for this role.
    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.

    Apply via :

    diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Category Manager Logistics & Warehousing

    Category Manager Logistics & Warehousing

    Context/Scope:

    Diageo’s Procurement structure is a mixture of above-market resources focused on developed world class category strategies and in-market Procurement resources focused on excellence in execution of category strategies and supplier performance management. This role will be a part of the above market category team. The role holder will need to be able to:

    Manage a diverse set of key stakeholder relationships across multiple geographies, both internal to Diageo (Procurement, Opex, Finance, CPRM, Legal, etc) and with external suppliers.
    Be analytically very strong and have a solid procurement background
    Pro-active in identifying suitable areas and information to mine and be comfortable accessing, gathering and analyzing a wide range of market and input cost data to drive out value generating hypothesis and opportunities
    Undertake international travel when needed and meeting / working effectively with stakeholders to drive out key insights on stakeholder needs and value generating opportunities & barriers.

    The role has no direct reports but involves remote management of indirect market teams.

    Purpose of Role

    The purpose of the role is to develop the Africa strategy for logistics sourcing and support the Global Category Department and logistics portfolio in helping deliver Diageo’s procurement imperatives, via strategies and sourcing solutions that:

    Secure supply
    Optimise value returned to business and supply centres
    Meet the business needs and deliver the required levels of performance Service and cost
    Minimise supply risk
    Access appropriate capability on innovation and technology
    Drive SRM
    Represent global logistics within the African markets as required
    Contribute to the improvement of ways of working and processes within the global logistics team (e.g. values survey, cost modelling, benchmarking)

    The role has accountability for seeking new ways of working with logistics providers across Africa.

    Dimensions:

    Financial

    Total Africa category spend for logistics is +/- £130 million pa.
    Individual Supplier spend up to £20m pa.
    Logistics as a category represents 20% of the total Africa Supply spend. The key markets of EABL, Nigeria & South Africa account for 73% of the total Africa logistics spend.

    Market Complexity

    The role holder will work across multiple business units to resolve and remove barriers to expedite flawless execution of the strategies.

    Aspects of complexity include:

    6 Diageo IMC (9 countries)
    Diverse cultures & market dynamics
    Diageo growth strategy will require fundamental changes to logistics networks, and expectations on suppliers as well as identification of new suppliers
    Differentiated & dynamic routes to market (Spirits & Beer)
    Transportation commoditization. 70 x transport suppliers
    Innovation is a key driver of complexity and growth in this market

    Leadership Responsibilities

    Leadership responsibility for developing the logistics category strategy including:

    Ensure seamless leadership and stakeholder relationship with market supply leadership team (Supply Chain Directors, Logistics), and SPEs for all category logistics matters
    Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of range of analytical tools, market intelligence, commodity drivers, etc.
    Deliver the category strategy across Africa and targeted savings plan
    Effectively manage the category programme through great execution of the individual projects within the region
    Provide in depth market analysis and understanding.
    Source from the marketplace
    Recommend final source(s) & manage contracting process
    Manage strategic elements of supplier relationships
    Manage quality requirements to meet stakeholder requirements
    Ensure risk to Diageo is minimized through contractual coverage and contingency planning

    Accountabilities

    Develop strategic category management approach to the logistics spend in Africa at optimum cost to support the strategies of the In Market teams delivering sustainable competitive advantage to Diageo.
    Lead the development of best in class logistics solutions across the Diageo supply chain. Work closely with the market team to lead the design, development and execution of strategic sourcing outcomes and projects.
    Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive intelligence and information gathering network – maintain category cost models, databases and market intelligence
    Lead the sourcing, negotiation and contracting of all Logistics contracts in the Africa region.
    Develop the category approach to SRM, inflation management, and contracting framework to drive standardization and excellence across the category.

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    A holder of a university degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or equivalent
    Purchasing and/or Business qualification desirable (CIPS/MBA)
    7-10 years of procurement, experience within a forward thinking, fast paced and value-adding environment.
    Experience in logistics procurement or in the logistics industry
    Have good commercial acumen
    Analytical, numerate, enthusiastic, tenacious and a team player
    Confidence and some experience in communicating at senior levels
    Ability to successfully manage a large variety of stakeholders from supplier CEO level to warehouse teams
    Exceptional facilitation and project management skills.
    Strong business insight and outstanding commercial acumen
    Willingness to challenge current ways of working in an appropriate manner
    Clear focus and track record on delivery of results

    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, gender, disability, religion or ethnicity.

    Apply via :

    diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Senior Tax Manager

    Senior Tax Manager

    Tax

    The Tax job family encompasses global roles accountable for the design and implementation of tax strategies, policies and the tax governance framework.  It also includes the provision of tax support to Diageo’s business units, delivery of projects to create shareholder value, and proactive management and mitigation of key tax risks.

    About the Role

    The Senior Tax Manager – Africa will partner with the business to drive the execution of the tax strategies, policies and governance framework across Diageo.  Proactively engage with business partners with a commercial mind-set to generate opportunities and to deliver robust tax risk management and mitigation plans.  Support the business strategy and operational activity

    The areas of the business you will support and who you will work with:

    Reporting to the Europe and Africa Tax Director you will be part of business partnering team for the Africa markets and 17+ entities throughout Africa.  The role is part of Diageo’s response to tax digitization challenges across all regions and tax types (direct and indirect) and part of delivering the step change required to ensure Diageo’s tax function remains in line with its peer group.

    As Senior Tax Manager Africa you will manage the direct and indirect tax affairs of your assigned markets, but you will also be the single point of contact for those areas that are not directly handled by a market specific tax business partner, where you will engage with and a guide network of tax professionals and third parties who are involved in tax compliance and/or advisory activities for these markets.

    Key Interactions:

    Finance Business partners and operational teams – Develop and maintain a strong working relationship and keeping up to date with business priorities and developments, act as a trusted business advisor in order to challenge and support the markets in improving overall tax management
    Specialist finance functions – Collaborate with finance functions as required to deliver end to end finance services to markets
    Tax Compliance, Reporting teams – Collaborate to provide high quality, timely tax activities and outcomes to the business
    Governance & Change – Support delivery of changes / improvements
    Tax Authorities – Contribute to, and in some cases lead, the management of the relationship and discussions with authorities on tax audits or tax enquiries
    External Advisors – Support, and in some cases lead, the relationship with external tax advisors and hold them to account for the delivery of timely, cost effective and value add tax advice

    What you will be responsible for: 

    Active leadership of the management and monitoring of market tax risks, including taking action to detect and solve issues and deal with implementing and where necessary mitigating the impact of legislative changes.
    Advise, guide and educate stakeholders on key tax issues to enable the business to adopt and adhere to relevant tax policies and standards, and mitigate tax risk.
    Execute specific tax related processes/activities following agreed global standard processes and governance framework and identify opportunities for standardization and simplification.
    Support the tax compliance, financial and reporting obligations of the markets.
    Provide tax support to market-initiated projects to ensure tax strategies and policies are adhered to and opportunities to deliver tax efficiencies are identified and fully evaluated.
    Participate in tax projects to deliver shareholder value/mitigate tax risks.
    Provide support to the market, and in some cases lead, tax audits and tax enquiries including working with legal to resolve any tax related disputes.
    Perform administrative procedures as required before the Tax Authorities in time and proper legal form, maintaining an excellent relationship with the authorities.

    The qualifications and experience you will bring:

    Tax or accounting qualification
    Experience within a tax function in a global multinational or a tax advisory firm preferred
    Experience of managing tax audits
    Broad understanding of key domestic and international tax issues
    At least 8 years tax experience
    Excellent English spoken and written (French also helpful but not essential)

    The skills you will need: 

    Effective project management and implementation skills
    Good team working and communication skills across diverse cultures
    Capable of adapting policies across several territories
    Able to manage risk
    Able to embed compliance and ethics
    Tax Governance and Reporting

    Apply via :

    diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Lead Regulatory Advisor

    Lead Regulatory Advisor

    About the Role

    This is an amazing opportunity to be able to lead the delivery of regulatory assurance to deliver liquid, packaging compliance, for both market of manufacture and market of sale. The successful individual will establish best practices for new liquid innovation projects whilst driving the provision of expert regulatory guidance and risk assessment to advise the business of opportunities as well as risks.

    About You

    We’re looking for an individual who is comfortable working in areas of complexity, is detail orientated and has the drive to be the best: a proven track record of influencing, leading and delivering cross functionally and the ability to deliver exceptional insights.

    This could be the right role for you if you have a Technical / Science degree with experience in the food or alcoholic beverage industry. Regulatory knowledge across Asia and/or Africa and a second language would be desirable for this role.

    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.

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  • Data Analyst

    Data Analyst

    Reports To : Analytics Manager

    Dimensions:

    a) Financial

    Total Annualised Warehouse & Distribution Budget: £ 14m,
    Total annual volume at 9391K EUs

    b) Market Complexity

    Case deliveries approximately at 9,391K EUs pa
    Over 200 Customers.
    Global reporting standards
    New third party warehouse provider
    Extensive brand portfolio and SKU’s with varying order patterns

    c) Leadership Responsibilities

    Performance Management – The role holder will understand the importance accurate data capture and reporting, trending and analysing to reveal the key insights in performance and enable the management team to drive correct actions in the MOVE part of Supply Chain.
    Continuous Improvement – the role holder will be expected to be flexible and embrace change, continually looking for ways to improve everything they do.  They will use various continuous improvement tools and techniques to solve problems.
    Detail Orientation – the role holder will be expected to be meticulous in detail and disciplined in approach to ensure the business is provided accurate and timely information to drive effective business decisions

    Purpose of the Role

    Ensure accurate data inputs
    Analyse performance trends of processes including 3rd party logistics provider
    Generate insights from performance trends on key drivers of performance
    Create visibility of performance for stakeholders through timely reporting of KPI’s
    Benchmark within Diageo and industry peers.

    Top Accountabilities

    To report performance across all aspects of warehousing in the market.
    To use Logistics systems in KBL & 3 PL Partners ensuring their integrity and accuracy. This relates especially but not exclusively to SAP.
    To comply fully with the logistics reporting process requirements of both internal and external audit.
    To ensure that all costs for all movements into, through and out of the warehouses are accurate.
    To gather the data needed to publish the warehousing loss report.
    To report on warehousing sustainability in market.
    To maintain and issue the warehousing portion of the Logistics KPI dashboard.
    To ensure all warehousing MOVE data is accurate.
    To collect and collate performance reporting with the 3rd party logistics provider.
    Support risk reporting and contingency planning.
    Escalate in a timely manner any gaps or known inaccuracies in data capture or reporting.
    Work closely with Supply Finance and 3PL Finance/reporting teams
    Support local logistics & production teams as required
    Update visual performance management in every operational area in warehousing portion of Move.

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    University Degree – finance related
    2-3 years experience in a FMCG
    CPA qualifications will be an added advantage
    SAP knowledge will be an added advantage
    Experience of formalized performance management and reporting (KPIs)
    Awareness of contract management reporting will be an added advantage

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    diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com