Distribution & Logistics Lead — 30+ Team, SAP Pro

Prysmian Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus statutoryolidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment

Health Care Cash Plan – optical,Dental

24/7 free and confidential employee c?

On-line Language Learning Access

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Generous sick pay arrangements

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Transition to Retirement Policy

Vitality scheme

Free Flu Jab Prysmian

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Wrexham is seeking a Distribution Manager to lead a 30+ team handling goods inwards, finished goods, and distribution. You will optimize stock control, carrier management, and service provider performance to meet customer delivery targets.

The role focuses on achieving logistics objectives with efficiency at minimum cost, requiring strong leadership, SAP experience, and a track record in high-volume operations.

Qualifications

• Ideally hold previous experience within a manufacturing, logistics, distribution or similar environment.
• Proven experience in a high-volume operational department and managing a team.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, coordinate, and direct a team of operators to achieve departmental targets and objectives.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Office Applications and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the logistics department's daily activities, including goods inwards, finished goods, components, cable cutting, and planning allocation.
• Deploy suitably skilled labour and manage efficient resource utilisation with a focus on productivity and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies at all times. Complete 6S audits, safety audits, inspections, and close out actions.
• Achieve and maintain high levels of customer service. Responsible for KPIs such as on-time delivery, on-time in full, cost per tonne, and despatch lead time.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of management plans, indirect labour costs, production plans, and material availability.
• Manage relationships with subcontractor companies for transport and drum teams, ensuring any issues are resolved and procedures are followed.
• Use SAP for reporting and goods receipting. Manage invoice queries, receipting transport invoices, and incoming affiliate cable processes.
• Support the operational management of contracts with 3rd party suppliers for packaging and distribution.
• Develop positive relationships with carriers, hauliers, and other logistics service providers.

Skills

Team leadership

Logistics management

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

SAP

Job description

Prysmian Group in Wrexham is seeking a Distribution Manager to lead a 30+ team handling goods inwards, finished goods, and distribution. You will optimize stock control, carrier management, and service provider performance to meet customer delivery targets.

The role focuses on achieving logistics objectives with efficiency at minimum cost, requiring strong leadership, SAP experience, and a track record in high-volume operations.