Distribution Manager

Distribution Manager 

At Menzies Distribution we have an opening for an experienced Distribution Manager to come and join our team in Newbridge (just outside Edinburgh). As a company, Menzies is continuously evolving, and we are looking for someone who not only wants to be part of that growth but also somebody who can assist with it and help in continuing to accelerate us forward. Menzies Distribution is a time-critical Logistics Business, Delivering Supply Chain Solutions across Newstrade, Retail, eCommerce and more.

The Details

• Salary: £41,550.08 Per Annum 
• Location: Newbridge (Edinburgh) 
• 40hrs per week, Wednesday - Sunday (flexibility for other days maybe required) 

Key Duties:

You will support the Operations Manager in maximising the performance of the operations by directing the daily, weekly and monthly activities, assisting in providing leadership, motivation, training and development of the workforce, executing against customer requirements. Ability to manage remote teams where necessary and dealing with customers daily.

Distribution Manager Duties:

• Accountable to the site Operations Manager for the management and supervision of the depot operation.
• Manage, support and develop the operational team
• Ensure the performance of the operation exceeds customer expectations in line with recognised contract KPI's.
• Liaise, support and develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Ensure operational compliance including H&S
• Assist the Operations Manager in ensuring all operational performance standards are met
• Manage the team, undertaking regular reviews plan and arrange for the training and development of operational staff
• Ensure and monitor effective use of driver and vehicle resources
• Establish and develop working relationships with the customer
• Compile and analyse operational and financial performance data to identify service efficiencies and improvement around, MPG, Tachos, fuel and damage.
• Coordinate site housekeeping/maintenance to ensure H&S requirements are upheld
• Some UK travelling maybe required.    

 Distribution Manager Requirements: 

• Knowledge of Drivers Hours, Tachograph and WTD legislation.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Able to manage, motivate and develop people
• Budget management
• Project management
• KPI development and measurement
• Ability to plan and organise effectively to meet deadlines
• Ability to use and understand computerised systems including TMS and WMS systems
• High level of accuracy and numeracy, keen eye for detail
• Transport management experience

 Benefits:

• 31 Days Annual Leave (Plus, 2 Fixed)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Car Allowance - travel required to other sites
• Private Healthcare
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Cover
• Free On-Site Parking

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate