Logistics and distribution managers are responsible for getting goods to the right place at the right time

Your role as a logistics and distribution manager is to organise the storage and distribution of goods. You'll ensure that the right products are delivered to the right location on time and at a good cost. You may also be involved in transportation, stock control, warehousing and monitoring the flow of goods.

Understanding the whole supply chain is important so that you can coordinate it effectively and liaise with suppliers of raw materials, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

Responsibilities :

As a logistics and distribution manager, you'll need to:

• use IT systems to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs
• use associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle
• use data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements
• allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs
• manage staff
• liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers
• develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions
• understand, work with and possibly help to develop e-commerce
• continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures
• implement health and safety procedures
• manage staff training issues
• motivate other members of the team
• set objectives
• plan and manage projects
• work on new supply strategies
• plan vehicle routes
• use specialist knowledge, such as mechanical-handling systems, to provide consultancy services - this may be a requirement in some roles.

Qualifications :

Logistics and distribution manager jobs are open to all graduates, but a degree, HND or foundation degree in the following subject areas may help:

• business
• business with languages
• computing
• economics
• geography
• information systems
• management
• science
• transport, distribution or logistics.

Apply Now

Logistics and distribution managers are responsible for getting goods to the right place at the right time

Your role as a logistics and distribution manager is to organise the storage and distribution of goods. You'll ensure that the right products are delivered to the right location on time and at a good cost. You may also be involved in transportation, stock control, warehousing and monitoring the flow of goods.

Understanding the whole supply chain is important so that you can coordinate it effectively and liaise with suppliers of raw materials, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

Responsibilities :

As a logistics and distribution manager, you'll need to:

• use IT systems to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs
• use associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle
• use data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements
• allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs
• manage staff
• liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers
• develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions
• understand, work with and possibly help to develop e-commerce
• continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures
• implement health and safety procedures
• manage staff training issues
• motivate other members of the team
• set objectives
• plan and manage projects
• work on new supply strategies
• plan vehicle routes
• use specialist knowledge, such as mechanical-handling systems, to provide consultancy services - this may be a requirement in some roles.

Qualifications :

Logistics and distribution manager jobs are open to all graduates, but a degree, HND or foundation degree in the following subject areas may help:

• business
• business with languages
• computing
• economics
• geography
• information systems
• management
• science
• transport, distribution or logistics.

Apply Now