Logistics Executive

Diageo España SA; City of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fine wine and spirits industry seeks a Logistics Executive in London. The role focuses on inventory management and optimizing both service and costs while collaborating with sales for effective forecasting. Ideal candidates should possess a passion for wine, strong analytical skills, and experience in stock management. Offers a flexible office-based role with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

On-site gym or subsidised gym membership

Contributory pension scheme

Comprehensive health insurance for family

Annual bonus of circa 10%

Share options

28 days’ vacation

Qualifications

• Experience within the wine and spirits business is highly advantageous.
• Proven track record in stock management and forecasting.
• Attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth movement and storage of inventory.
• Balance quality service while optimizing costs.
• Collaborate with sales teams for forecasting.

Skills

Passion for wine

Strong wine knowledge

Stock management

Forecasting

IT and data analysis skills

Customer service experience

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Join us for career defining opportunities that give you the chance to thrive.

Job Description

Logistics Executive

Location: London

Type: Permanent

Justerini & Brooks (J&B) is a renowned name in the fine wine and spirits industry, celebrated for its deep‑rooted heritage and commitment to quality. As a subsidiary of Diageo, J&B operates within a unique market that marries luxury with complexity. With a global customer and supplier base, J&B manages a diverse portfolio, catering to both private clients and trade. This role offers a chance to be part of a vibrant organization that thrives on passion for wine and dedication to excellence.

About the Role

As a Logistics Executive at Justerini & Brooks, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth movement and storage of inventory, including customer reserves. Your focus will be on balancing quality service to customers and suppliers while optimizing costs and managing working capital. You will be integral in managing replenishment, ensuring that stock is always in the right place at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Balance quality service to customers and suppliers while optimizing costs and managing working capital.
• Manage Salesforce cases efficiently.
• Raise purchase orders and track delivery of UK stocks.
• Handle importation and shipping of fast‑moving stock from global suppliers.
• Collaborate with sales teams and buyers to forecast purchases using replenishment reports.
• Coordinate with Burlington Arcade to organise stock orders and reconcile inventory.
• Process transfer orders within our internal ERP system.
• Work with third‑party logistics to maintain accurate stock levels across their Warehouse Management System and internal ERP, ensuring quality control and managing breakages and losses.
• Arrange delivery of customer‑owned En Primeur stock to bonded warehouses.

The Ideal Candidate

• Passion for wine and strong wine knowledge.
• Experience within the wine and spirits business (highly advantageous).
• Proven track record in stock management and forecasting.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong IT and data analysis skills, particularly in using a wine industry ERP, Excel, and Power BI.
• Attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, customer‑facing environment.

Why Join Us?

Justerini & Brooks offers a unique opportunity to engage with a complex yet rewarding market. The role is office‑based at Great Marlborough Street in central London, with occasional visits to our fine wine and trade warehouses. At J&B, we celebrate an inclusive culture that aligns with Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere.” We believe that diversity enhances our business, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you and we’ll work together so that you’re supported from day one.

Benefits

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• On‑site gym or subsidised gym membership
• Contributory pension scheme
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
• On‑site nursery or vouchers
• Annual bonus of circa 10% of your base salary (dependent on performance)
• Share options
• 28 days’ vacation per annum

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Employee: Regular

Primary Location: London, England