Distribution Manager, Staffed ONLINE Limited

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About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in the production of wood-based panels, delivering innovative solutions that enhance both living spaces and commercial environments.

Chirk, Wrexham

Full-time

• Lead haulier negotiations to secure dependable and cost-efficient partnerships, ensuring capacity for the department's increasing demand. Manage and optimise both internal and external transport operations.
• Oversee a significant transport budget, ensuring financial efficiency and control.
• Direct and develop the transport planning and time slot management systems to maximise performance.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations relating to transport and logistics.
• Take full responsibility for health and safety standards across transport and warehousing activities.
• Drive operational excellence, continuously reviewing processes to improve service, safety, and efficiency.
• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and development to the transport and warehouse teams.

• At least 5 years' experience within a large-scale logistics or distribution environment, ideally with proven experience within a transport management or senior transport planner role.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing and negotiating with hauliers.
• Solid understanding of transport planning systems and time slot management platforms.
• Demonstrable experience in budget control and cost optimisation.
• Excellent knowledge of transport legislation, compliance, and health & safety requirements.
• Inspirational leader with the ability to motivate teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Transporeon or Paragon experience would be highly advantageous.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape and influence a key area of the business.
• A supportive environment that values innovation, efficiency, and safety.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.

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Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

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