About us

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years, nothing has 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 reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve. Our ambition is to build 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 encouraged? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) is a fully integrated beverage business in Diageo Africa (supply and demand for beer and spirits).

SBL flagship brand is Serengeti Premium Lager. Other brands in the portfolio include Serengeti Lite, Guinness, Pilsner and SIB. Headquartered in Dar es Salaam, SBL is also the distributor of several global Diageo international world-class spirits brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Gordon’s, Bailey’s and Captain Morgan.

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:

The Logistics Cost Analyst is responsible for analyzing various logistics costs, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution expenses. This involves identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings without compromising service quality.

Role Responsibilities:

• Performing of vendor accounts and payment reconciliations.
• Management of supplier’s Purchase Orders, this involves creation requests and tracking.
• Verifying 3PL service provider’s payment schedules.
• Ensuring rebates and vendor cost deductions (breakages cost recovery, fleet devices cost recovery, etc.) are done timely.
• Reviewing weekly freight costs and warehouse costs.
• Working collaboratively with other departments to optimize logistics operations while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Analyzing transportation, warehousing, and other distribution expenses by identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Assisting in the preparation and management of budgets related to logistics operations. This includes forecasting future costs based on historical data and market trends.
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to logistics efficiency, such as delivery times, freight costs per unit, and inventory turnover rates.
• Preparing detailed monthly reports on logistics costs and performance metrics for senior management review, and providing insights for decision making.
• Evaluating the performance of third-party logistics providers to ensure they meet contractual obligations while delivering value for money.
• Ensuring that all logistics activities comply with relevant regulations and company policies.

Experience / skills required:

• A bachelor's degree in logistics, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Accounting/Finance preferably in a manufacturing company.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for preparing reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and procurement.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel and SAP

• Performing of vendor accounts and payment reconciliations.
• Management of supplier’s Purchase Orders, this involves creation requests and tracking.
• Verifying 3PL service provider’s payment schedules.
• Ensuring rebates and vendor cost deductions (breakages cost recovery, fleet devices cost recovery, etc.) are done timely.
• Reviewing weekly freight costs and warehouse costs.
• Working collaboratively with other departments to optimize logistics operations while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
• Analyzing transportation, warehousing, and other distribution expenses by identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Assisting in the preparation and management of budgets related to logistics operations. This includes forecasting future costs based on historical data and market trends.
• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to logistics efficiency, such as delivery times, freight costs per unit, and inventory turnover rates.
• Preparing detailed monthly reports on logistics costs and performance metrics for senior management review, and providing insights for decision making.
• Evaluating the performance of third-party logistics providers to ensure they meet contractual obligations while delivering value for money.
• Ensuring that all logistics activities comply with relevant regulations and company policies.

• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for preparing reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and procurement.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel and SAP

• A bachelor's degree in logistics, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Accounting/Finance preferably in a manufacturing company.