Job Description : About us With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more. About the Function: Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love. About the role: The Senior Executive - Export [Logistics Planner] is responsible for planning and executing end-to-end export logistics operations for alcoholic beverages. The role ensures seamless coordination across manufacturing units, transporters, freight forwarders, and Customs House Agents (CHA) while maintaining strict adherence to excise and statutory regulations. The position focuses on timely gate-in, cost optimization, vendor management and productivity improvements aligned with production and shipment plans. Key Responsibilities Export Logistics & Execution Manage end-to-end export logistics including factory dispatch, port movement and shipment handover. Ensure timely vehicle placement in line with production and shipment schedules. Monitor gate-in timelines at ports/ICDs to adhere vessel cut-offs and avoid detention costs. Coordinate production plans in alignment with vessel availability and export demand. Documentation & Customs Coordination Oversee preparation and accuracy of export documentation including invoices, packing lists, shipping bills, and excise documents. Coordinate with freight forwarders, transporters and CHAs to ensure smooth customs clearance and shipment execution. Ensure compliance with applicable DGFT regulations, Foreign Trade Policy, Customs requirements and other relevant export regulatory requirements, including coordination with concerned authorities for approvals, licences, registrations and statutory documentation. Ensure compliance with self-sealing certification requirements and related documentation. Ensure proper tracking of procurement of material under Advance Authorisation and subsequently shipping bill filing while maintaining records of invoice numbers wrt products. Stakeholder & Multi-Unit Coordination Act as a single point of contact between multiple manufacturing units, export sales, production and external logistics partners. Align dispatch plans across units to optimize load consolidation and shipment efficiency. Ensure proactive communication to mitigate operational delays. Vendor & Cost Management Manage transporter, CHA and freight forwarder performance against service-level agreements (SLAs). Ensure timely vendor invoice verification, processing and payment coordination with finance teams. Drive productivity improvements and logistics cost savings through route optimization, rate negotiations and process improvements. Planning & Vehicle Management Prepare and execute advance transport plans and share vehicle placement forecasts with transporters. Ensure availability of vehicles to support production schedules and avoid dispatch bottlenecks. Monitor turnaround time (TAT) for vehicles and optimize utilization. Statutory & Excise Compliance Ensure adherence to Excise regulations and export statutory requirements at plant and shipment levels. Coordinate with excise authorities for approvals, documentation and inspections as required. Maintain audit-ready records for regulatory and internal compliance reviews. Process Improvement & Reporting Track key logistics KPIs such as on-time dispatch, gate-in adherence, cost per case and vendor performance. Identify process gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance. Support audits, internal reviews and management reporting. Key Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of export logistics, documentation and excise compliance in alco-bev industry Hands-on experience with freight forwarders, transporters and CHAs Expertise in production-linked dispatch planning and vehicle management Cost optimization, negotiation and vendor management skills High attention to detail, problem-solving ability and operational ownership Strong coordination and stakeholder management capabilities Experience & Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in export logistics within alco-bev, FMCG or regulated manufacturing industries Graduate/Postgraduate in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade or related field Experience in excise-controlled manufacturing environments preferred Working with us Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including: Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more. Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Recruitment Scam Warning Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money. Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Bangalore HO Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-10-28 With more than 200 brands sold in over 180 countries, we are home to a diverse portfolio of drinks enjoyed around the world. Every day, our talented colleagues bring creativity, expertise and passion to the brands people know and love. From established favourites to exciting new launches, the brands we build are shaped by culture, connected to local communities and made for life’s moments. By understanding our consumers and building strong, trusted relationships with our customers, we help our brands remain relevant, distinctive, and accessible. Our founders, including Arthur Guinness, John Walker and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose ambition and ingenuity helped shape the drinks industry. Today, that pioneering spirit lives on through our people. Join us and you’ll work alongside talented colleagues from around the world, bringing together different perspectives, experiences and specialist skills. Together, you’ll challenge convention, explore new possibilities and help shape a more inclusive and sustainable future. You’ll be empowered to learn, grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact. DRINKiQ What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ

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