Distribution Manager

CEVA Logistics; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

CEVA Logistics seeks an experienced Distribution Manager for our Glasgow Network facility in Bellshill. You will own site operations, manage the budget and P&L, and lead a team to meet customer requirements with a service-driven approach.

The role focuses on operational performance, cost effectiveness and growth opportunities within a top logistics provider.

Qualifications

• Strong operational management experience within transport, distribution or logistics.
• Experience leading teams and driving performance to meet KPIs.
• Driver CPC qualification and understanding of transport operations.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site’s budget, revenue and P&L, ensuring targets and KPIs are met.
• Oversee movement of freight, including fleet and transport office management.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth and contract development.
• Review performance, identify efficiencies and ensure customer requirements are met.
• Maintain compliance with legal requirements, CEVA policies and HSE standards.
• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day site operations and cost efficiency.

Skills

Operational management

Team leadership

Driver CPC

Budget management

P&L management

Health & safety compliance

Transport operations

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Distribution Manager to take full responsibility for our Glasgow Network facility in Bellshill, overseeing all site operations and the services provided to our customer portfolio.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the full site operationyou will play a key role in maintaining operational performance, managing commercial and financial targets, strengthening customer relationships and identifying opportunities to grow the business.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Manage the site’s budget, revenue and P&L, ensuring financial targets and operational KPIs are consistently achieved.
• Oversee the movement of freight into and out of the site, including the effective management of the commercial fleet and transport office.
• Identify opportunities for organic growth and contract development, contributing to the continued success of the Glasgow site.
• Review operational performance, identify efficiencies and ensure the site consistently meets customer and business requirements.
• Maintain compliance with legal requirements, CEVA policies, internal audits and relevant quality, health, safety and environmental standards.
• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Glasgow facility, ensuring operations are efficient, cost-effective and service-driven.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You will have strong operational management experience within transport, distribution or logistics, with proven experience managing teams, driving operational performance and maintaining high standards of health and safety and legal compliance. Holding a Driver CPC qualification, you will bring a strong understanding of transport operations, alongside the commercial awareness and leadership skills needed to manage site performance, budgets and customer relationships.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey.

• competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme
• pension
• life assurance
• employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands

There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

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