Head of Distribution

2 weeks ago

Bermuda Industrial Estate, United Kingdom Meridian Business Support Full time

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Distribution to work Days Monday-Friday working for a leading distributor of worktop surfaces at their central distribution hub based in Nuneaton.

Benefits to include a generous bonus scheme and company car
The Head of Distribution position is a permanent role working Monday - Friday (42.5hrs per week) 8am-5pm on a salary of £60-70,000 per annum dependent on experience + up to 20% annual bonus

The Head of Distribution role will be to ensure the site achieves required H&S standards, ISO compliance, as well as overseeing day to day branch standards.


Your key duties will include:

  • Develop cost effective delivery schedule to ensure customer service is maintained to the company standard
  • Ensure the company's transport fleet is maintained as directed by company and legislative policy, confirming all transport related documentation is compliant with current legislation
  • Ensure all accident reporting is completed on time and accurately in relation to employees and vehicles
  • Manage staff coverage within the hub at all times
  • Monitor absence rates and action according to company policy including RTWI
  • Ensure up to date knowledge of products, technology and regulations is maintained and communicated
  • Ensure efficiency of warehouse team, including job related training is completed for self and team
  • Ensure completion of customer complaints to satisfactory standard
  • Manage the company stock take process and manage the stock transfer process
  • Making sure all central communications relating to logistics and Health and Safety are implemented and communicated
  • Maintain KPI targets provided by the company
  • Reduction of site and transfer shrink. All incidents investigated to find root cause

We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

  • Previous experience as Head of Distribution/ Logistics or similar
  • Proven people management skills leading teams of 100+ employees
  • Excellent organisation skills with good knowledge of warehouse administrative duties such as dealing with transport companies, stock monitoring and quality
  • Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation
  • Ability to work in a pressurised environment
  • Commercially minded proven success in delivering results in all areas of the business
  • Current knowledge of transport legislation
  • Proven experience of stock and location management

Qualifications required:

  • Full UK driving license
  • Diploma (NVQ 4 or 5), preferably to degree level
  • 5 GCSEs, particularly numeracy and literacy, or equivalent management

Benefits will include:

  • Company car
  • Up to 20% Annual Bonus
  • 31 days annual leave rising to 33 days with length of service (includes bank holidays)
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible benefits package

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