Distribution Manager

Ineïs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail group seeks a hands-on Distribution Manager to lead operations at their distribution centre near Thetford. This strategic role involves inspiring a team, overseeing safety and compliance, and driving operational excellence. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic retail environment, manage KPIs, and optimize processes for seasonal demands.

Benefits

5% contributory pension scheme

20% staff discount across all brands

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Company car, laptop, and phone

Flexible, supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a warehouse or distribution centre (retail/FMCG preferred).
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing and motivating teams.
• Solid understanding of supply chain systems and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead a dedicated team across inbound, outbound, inventory, and fulfilment operations.
• Oversee distribution of a broad retail product mix.
• Champion safety and compliance, ensuring legal and company standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Job description

ExperiencedDistribution Manager Required For a Large DC Near Thetford

Lead with Purpose. Deliver with Passion.

Were looking for a hands-on, strategic leader to take full ownership of our 250,000 sq. ft. distribution centreensuring the seamless flow of goods to our expanding network of retail stores and e-commerce customers. This is more than logistics; its about leading a high-performing team and driving operational excellence across a diverse and dynamic product range.

Key Responsibilities:As Distribution Manager, you will:

• Inspire and leada dedicated team across inbound, outbound, inventory, and fulfilment operations.
• Oversee distributionof a broad retail product mixfrom homeware and horticulture to seasonal lines.
• Champion safety and compliance, ensuring all legal, health & safety, and company standards are met.
• Drive efficiencythrough continuous improvement, cost control, and process optimisation.
• Collaborate cross-functionallywith HR, retail, buying, and e-commerce teams to align stock and staffing needs.
• Manage KPIs and reporting, using data to inform decisions and improve performance.
• Scale operationsto meet seasonal peaks, such as gardening season and Christmas.
  
  

What Youll Bring To The Role

• Proven experience managing a warehouse or distribution centre (retail/FMCG preferred)
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing and motivating teams
• Solid understanding of supply chain systems, warehouse tech, and stock control
• Excellent planning, organisational, and multitasking abilities
• Calm under pressure, with empathy, resilience, and integrity
• Confident communicator, able to influence and collaborate at all levels
• Sharp attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
  
  

Whats On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• 20% staff discount across all our brands
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Company car, laptop, and phone
• Flexible, supportive working environment
• A chance to make a real impact within a respected and growing retail group
  
  

If youre looking for an opportunity where you can lead with purpose, where your decisions will directly shape business performance, wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver excellenceevery day.

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