Distribution Centre Manager

2 weeks ago


Sutton Coldfield West Midlands, 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:
# Organise and monitor transport requirements in conjunction with the Transport Senior Team Leader.
# Challenge transport performance through KPI's.
# 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.
# Plan and manage day-to-day stock accuracy in conjunction with the DC stock controller.
# Plan and monitor receipts from the Factory/Suppliers and ensure there is space to store product & optimise storage opportunities.
# Plan and implement a manning structure to be fully operational within the budgeted efficiency targets.
# Plan and manage daily/weekly output in line with budget/forecast.
# Process and monitor DC costs in conjunction with the Company Accountant.
# Monitor and troubleshoot WMS systems in conjunction with IT to ensure a continuous process.
# Propose, implement, and monitor improved ways of working.
# Attend cross-departmental management meetings and co-ordinate any issues.
# Coordinate with colleagues in other DC across the group to align on Intercompany optimisation.
# Ensure supply of resources such as pallets, packaging etc.
# Follow up customer queries on delivery exceptions.
# Support Business Continuity projects.
# Annually assess and refine FLT requirements.
# In conjunction with Purchasing, ensure all annual contracts are reviewed and renewed within the budgeted costs.
# 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.
# Comply and enforce all Company policies and processes as defined in the company Handbook.

Person Profile:
# Knowledge of the Transport Industry, Export, 3PL, Customs Management.
# Good knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent.
# Good knowledge of WMS/SAP systems.
# Excellent People Management skills.
# Good Communicator.
# Strong Leader.
# Flexibility of working hours when required.
# Ability to work cross-functionally.
# Project Planning.
# 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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