Distribution Manager

Key Responsibilities

Point of escalation for all haulage & third party warehouse related issues Cost to serve model Working closely with account managers on new business requirements Visit customer sites for review meetings to agree on individual site solutions where necessary Weekly meeting with CX manager to discuss supplier performance Compile and maintain haulier onboarding pack for service lists, additional charges Identifying trends and reduce costs where possible, while ensuring high levels of customer and colleague satisfaction Warehouse inbounds/outbounds - planning & co-ordination of this with warehouses Supporting Elton despatch ensuring stand trailers are aligned to business demands Transport and warehouse budget management Support Beverages on developments around The Park and further growth Supporting Rail developments Elton and external warehouses Effective and environmentally sustainable logistics solutions

Essential Requirements

Qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is desirable Extensive experience in Supply Chain (Logistics and Distribution) Experience in managing an extensive haulier base in high volume FMCG environment Knowledge and experience working multiple third party warehouse providers Ability to implement SLA’s and contracts for hauliers and warehouse providers Experience of managing supplier review performances