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Distribution Manager

April 5, 2019 | Comments Off on Distribution Manager

Distribution Manager
Hope Valley, Derbyshire
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Breedon is a leading construction materials group in the UK and Ireland. We operate two cement plants, around 80 quarries, 40 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete and mortar plants, nine concrete and clay products plants, four contract surfacing businesses, six import/export terminals and two slate production facilities.

Breedon Cement seek an experienced Distribution Manager to be based at Hope Works in Derbyshire. Reporting to the Logistics and Supply Chain Manager the role will be responsible for managing the transportation planning function for cement by road and rail nationally through a team of in-house and 3rd party planners, utilising the company's established network of distribution depots to ensure that the needs of customers are met in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities include:

  • ensuring health and safety standards are met
  • management of driver and vehicle scheduling to ensure agreed customer service levels are achieved
  • resource planning
  • liaising with manufacturing and commercial colleagues to ensure supply and demand planning meet business objectives
  • team development

Key skills required are:

  • The ability to plan ahead and deal with unexpected changes
  • Teamwork skills
  • Managerial skills
  • The ability to motivate others
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Logical reasoning
  • Numeracy skills
  • IT skills

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.

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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