Transport Coordinator - Diageo (Kisumu)
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Deadline: 24th April 2026
Company: Diageo
About Us
As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly.
To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone.
Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organization. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.
Overview of the Role
The Transport Coordinator is responsible for monitoring the timely delivery of Diageo products from the respective Diageo plants to the distribution sites and key account customers. They have the responsibility to ensure that all products are delivered safely by all the 3rd party transporters.
Role Responsibilities
- Regularly review and conduct benchmarks to ensure efficient distribution networks
- Optimize loads to drive cost reduction/avoidance and improve efficiency
- Implement required business procedures and drive improvements focusing on timely deliveries, quality of service, turnaround time, damages, and truck utilization
- Optimize the use of Diageo fleet management tool ensuring maximum truck utilization and lane adherence by all transporters
- Manage plant to customer shipments by working directly with 3PL to meet service level agreements and ensure reliability
- Build relationships with logistics providers (Third Party Contractors), understand contractual agreements, track execution, and raise performance issues
- Utilize KPIs to monitor performance and cost efficiency of all contracted logistics providers
- Monitor cost to deliver ensuring adherence to budget performance
- Transport Purchase Orders processing: raise purchase requisitions in Coupa and follow through to closure and GRN raising
- Work closely with Supply Finance and 3PL Finance/reporting teams to ensure accurate recharges
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of the Move Key Performance Indicator
- Support local logistics and production teams in execution of deliveries and receipt of returnables accurately
- Maintain and issue transportation portion of the Logistics dashboard
- Update visual performance management in every operational area in move-transportation
- Work closely and collaboratively with the Digital Control Tower
Experience / Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in transport coordination, logistics operations, or supply chain roles
- Experience working with 3PL providers and managing transport contracts
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) for delivery management
- Hands-on experience with Coupa for invoicing and PO management
- Experience in FMCG or beverage industry is an added advantage
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, 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.
How to Apply:
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Apply via Diageo Careers Portal
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