Distribution Operations Manager (Transport Bias)

Posted by: TALENTi Supply Chain
Job title: Distribution Operations Manager – Transport Bias
Location: Trafford, Bolton, Altrincham
Basic: £40,000 – £45,000
Benefits: Excellent

Overview:
* My client is a FTSE 250 business who are looking to appoint a Distribution Operations Manager in the West Manchester area.
* This role is to ensure the optimisation of all site Distribution Operations, providing a high level of service to external as well as internal customers.
* Would suit someone used to leading small / medium sized Transport and Warehousing teams, totalling approx 30 staff.

The Role:
* You will improve service, reduce costs and improve Health and Safety standards throughout the site. Ultimately leading the transport and warehousing teams (30 staff) effectively.
* Your role is to initially focus and embed high standards of service within the transport operations, as well as enforce best practice throughout the warehouse..
* You will control the operational budget, utilisation of transport and the productivity of warehouse.
* You will focus on goods in, put away, replenishment, picking, loading, shipping processes etc, ensuring all are optimised for best service.
* You will ensure the warehouse and transport resources are structured and organised effectively.
* You will establish KPI’s and support the business as you look to improve the “Goods In” Planning process and your suppliers performance.
* You will support the move to a new ERP system whilst monitoring the development of new software and innovation across supply chain and inventory management.

The Talent:
* You can demonstrate a track record of success in a leadership role of a small team in a multi operational site in a busy distribution environment.
* The successful candidate will have had previous exposure to a broad range of business and operational issues, coupled with the ability to deal with a heavy volume of work.
* You have strong customer focus (internal and external) with a commitment to deliver quality, excellence, continuous improvement and improve results via achievable KPI’s.
* You can demonstrate excellent analytical, interpersonal, influencing and communication skills.
* In return for your commitment my client offers continuous support for your on-going career development, with defined role progression already in place to ensure a continued challenge.

TALENTi:- Our Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement consultancy is well respected for the high quality delivery of assignments we have worked. Our in-depth knowledge of bespoke and specialist recruitment in these areas enables us to provide advice based on experience and to give you the best access to client vacancies.

To apply for the role, please send your CV to TALENTi Supply Chain using the ‘’ button quoting ref CS 9589.

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