Distribution Centre Manager

4 weeks ago


The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom Hozelock Full time

Job Purpose:
To plan storage and distribution of customer orders from receipt to delivery whilst ensuring the most cost-effective and suitable transport route. To ensure the DC operates efficiently, safely and at budgeted cost.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Organise and monitor transport requirements in conjunction with the Transport Senior Team Leader.
  2. Challenge transport performance through KPI's.
  3. Plan and manage customer orders from receipt in the sales office to delivery at the customer's required site by evaluation of customer needs and cost-effective transport.
  4. Plan and manage day-to-day stock accuracy in conjunction with the DC stock controller.
  5. Plan and monitor receipts from the Factory/Suppliers and ensure there is space to store product & optimise storage opportunities.
  6. Plan and implement a manning structure to be fully operational within the budgeted efficiency targets.
  7. Plan and manage daily/weekly output in line with budget/forecast.
  8. Process and monitor DC costs in conjunction with the Company Accountant.
  9. Monitor and troubleshoot WMS systems in conjunction with IT to ensure a continuous process.
  10. Propose, implement, and monitor improved ways of working.
  11. Attend cross-departmental management meetings and co-ordinate any issues.
  12. Coordinate with colleagues in other DC across the group to align on Intercompany optimisation.
  13. Ensure supply of resources such as pallets, packaging etc.
  14. Follow up customer queries on delivery exceptions.
  15. Support Business Continuity projects.
  16. Annually assess and refine FLT requirements.
  17. In conjunction with Purchasing, ensure all annual contracts are reviewed and renewed within the budgeted costs.
  18. Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities as defined in the company health and safety policy, and ensure these are adequately delegated in the absence of the job holder.
  19. Comply and enforce all Company policies and processes as defined in the company Handbook.

Person Profile:

  1. Knowledge of the Transport Industry, Export, 3PL, Customs Management.
  2. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent.
  3. Good knowledge of WMS/SAP systems.
  4. Excellent People Management skills.
  5. Good Communicator.
  6. Strong Leader.
  7. Flexibility of working hours when required.
  8. Ability to work cross-functionally.
  9. Project Planning.
  10. Change Management.

Education and/or Experience:
10+ years' Warehouse/Transport Management experience.
Experience of working within an FMCG environment.
Logistics Diploma or equivalent level.
English and Maths GCSE level.
Transport Manager CPC qualification.

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