National Distribution & Warehouse Manager

Hydro International; Kenn; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave and bank holidays

Annual discretionary bonus

5% employer pension contribution

2x life assurance

Rewards platform (Tarmac Rewards)

Job summary

Hydro International, a CRH company, is seeking a National Distribution & Warehouse Manager to lead multi-site warehouse operations from Clevedon with nationwide travel. You will shape strategies for safety, service, inventory and cost, drive continuous improvement and coach leaders across locations.

The role requires strong warehousing and supply chain knowledge, stakeholder management, and a proven leadership track record. A degree in logistics or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing, logistics or supply chain leadership.
• Proven track record of managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, distribution and inventory.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven improvement focus.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and change.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse operations across sites, aligning with business objectives.
• Develop and implement warehouse strategies focused on safety, service, inventory and cost.
• Monitor KPIs and performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with site leadership to implement standardised processes.
• Ensure high inventory accuracy, stock availability and efficiency.
• Oversee layouts, storage, labour and material flow optimization.
• Coach and develop warehouse managers across locations.
• Manage budgets and monitor expenditure against targets.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Sales, Finance and HR.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Staff management

Inventory management

Process improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Logistics / SCM / Business

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

National Distribution & Warehouse Manager

Location: Clevedon, Somerset (with national travel required)

Join Hydro International and Make an Impact

Hydro International, a CRH company, is a leading global provider of advanced products, services and expertise that help municipal, industrial and construction customers improve water management processes, enhance operational performance and reduce environmental impact. With over 40 years of engineering excellence, our solutions help reduce flood risk, improve water treatment and protect the environment in more than 40 countries worldwide.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead warehouse operations across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational standards.
• Drive operational excellence through the development and implementation of warehouse strategies focused on safety, service, inventory, and cost performance.
• Monitor KPIs, analyse performance data, and identify opportunities for improvement across the network.
• Partner with site leadership teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives and standardised ways of working.
• Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy, stock availability, and operational efficiency.
• Optimise warehouse layouts, storage solutions, labour utilisation, and material flow processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors and management teams across multiple locations.
• Manage warehouse budgets and monitor expenditure against agreed targets.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Sales, Finance, and HR teams.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements, promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Support network optimisation projects, systems implementations, and business improvement initiatives.
• Travel nationally, including occasional overnight stays, to support operations across Hydro locations.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience within warehousing, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Has a proven track record in a leadership or people management role.
• Possesses strong knowledge of warehouse operations, distribution, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Is highly analytical and able to use operational data to drive performance improvements.
• Demonstrates excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Has experience driving continuous improvement and implementing operational change.
• Is a confident leader who can influence and engage teams across multiple locations.
• Is commercially aware with a strong focus on delivering results while balancing service, cost, and operational performance.
• Holds a valid UK driving licence and is willing to travel nationally.
• Ideally holds a degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 2x life assurance
• Tarmac Rewards employee discounts platform
• YuLife wellbeing and rewards app
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global organisation
• The chance to contribute to sustainable solutions that make a real environmental difference