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Distribution Supervisor
July 9, 2021 | Comments Off on Distribution Supervisor
Distribution Supervisor
Breedon are currently seeking a Distribution Supervisor based in Longwater, Norwich. You will be responsible for proactively driving the performance within the Distribution team and establishing procedures which enhance the performance of our logistics fleet.
The key responsibilities of the role are:
- Identify opportunities for further logistical efficiencies and synergies, thus reducing haulage costs and maximising effective truck utilisation.
- Act as a point of escalation for queries from internal drivers / external hauliers / owner drives to maximise performance and synergies in the delivery of dry, coated and concrete to all customers, internal and external.
- Build haulier relationships to maintain or increase availability at current rates.
- Liaise with Transport Manager on compliance issues, excessive costs, vehicle issues and fleet size.
- Work with local management team to ensure customer deliveries can be met cost efficiently, ensuring harmonious working between departments.
- Support the development of a performance culture in the distribution office; this will ensure that an effective and efficient customer interface is achieved from receipt of enquiry, pricing, quotation generation through to order receipt and despatch of materials.
- Direct first line management of Shippers requires a professional, experienced, and skilled team manager who can demonstrate their relentless drive to seek out opportunities to deliver ever improving quality and efficiency.
The key skills and competencies required are:
- Strong experience of process improvement and efficiencies within the logistics distribution and supply chain field.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, along with sound strategic, budgetary, and financial knowledge.
- Adopt Breedon's key values in their day to day work - Keep it Simple, Show we Care, Make it Happen, Strive to Improve.
- Ability to perform adequately under pressure and/or opposition. Ability to make controlled responses in difficult situations.
- Positive leadership and line management experience to development your distribution team, setting strategy and delivering results.
- Foster relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
About us
Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services.
The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.
Contract type Permanent Salary Competitive Closing date for applications 23rd July, 2021
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