Distribution Manager Europe

Moove Europe; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in Gravesend is looking for a Distribution Europe Manager to oversee operations across Europe. The role involves managing logistics, transportation, and warehouse functions while implementing improvements. The ideal candidate has senior leadership experience and a strong knowledge of distribution best practices. Join us to make an impact on service, efficiency, and innovation in the industry.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience in distribution, transportation, logistics, and warehouse management.
• Strong knowledge of best practices in distribution, including digitalisation and automation.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage distribution, transportation, logistics, and warehouse operations across Europe.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned to strategic goals.
• Monitor performance and ensure service excellence.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Operational improvements

Contract management

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Logistics, Engineering, Commerce, or Business

Tools

WMS

ERP

Job description

Distribution Europe Manager - Regional

Location: Gravesend, UK (minimum 3 days per week on-site)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics and distribution leader to join Moove Europe as our Distribution Europe Manager. This is a high-impact, senior role overseeing Moove’s distribution operations across Europe — including transportation, logistics, and warehouse functions — while driving strategic projects to enhance safety, service levels, digitalisation, efficiency, and cost control.

If you’re a strong leader with a proven track record in large-scale distribution management and are passionate about continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage distribution, transportation, logistics, and warehouse operations across Europe to deliver uninterrupted, safe, and efficient service.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned to strategic goals.
• Analyse operational processes, identify inefficiencies, and lead cost-saving projects.
• Monitor performance (costs, freight efficiency, OTIF, complaints) and ensure service excellence.
• Drive health & safety compliance across all sites and third-party providers.
• Manage contracts and relationships with third-party logistics and transport operators.
• Oversee Moove-operated warehouses, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional projects to deliver tactical and strategic improvements.
• Ensure security and risk management procedures are in place across the network.
• Develop, coach, and manage teams, promoting Moove’s culture and values.
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Exstensive senior leadership experience in distribution, transportation, logistics, and warehouse management.
• Proven success delivering large-scale operational improvements and efficiencies.
• Strong knowledge of best practices in distribution, including digitalisation and automation.
• Skilled in contract management, negotiation, and budget control.
• Degree in Logistics, Engineering, Commerce, or Business (Master’s/MBA desirable).
• Excellent leadership, project management, and analytical skills.
• Experience in managing safety standards in logistics and warehousing.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and travel regularly.
• Experience with WMS, ERP, and advanced warehouse/distribution systems.
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Experience in the lubricants, chemicals, energy, manufacturing, or pharma sectors.
• Knowledge of S&OP, production planning, and SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience in sustainability projects and multinational supply chains.
  
  

Why Join Moove?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, customer-focused business with a strong safety culture and an ambitious growth strategy. This role offers the chance to lead operations that directly impact service, efficiency, and innovation across Europe.

Apply today to become part of Moove’s journey in shaping the future of distribution in our industry.