Distribution ManagerCategory: Business
Article added by: Jon Richards
Distribution Managers are at the heart of all road freight operations, co-ordinating the transport of goods and raw materials with a skilful combination of experience, stock knowledge and means of instant communication.
They liaise with colleagues in charge of transport, warehouse, sales and purchasing to ensure deliveries arrive on time and at the right place, while generating appropriate income.
Their regular daily work and activities include:
Monitoring of stock levels and re-ordering when necessary.
Anticipating and reacting to changes and trends in demand for goods.
Ensuring goods haulage complies with UK and European Union legislation, including those covering: working hours; duty and customs; vehicle safety; health, safety and hygiene; and fuel emissions " are complied with at all times.
Making estimates of expected levels of merchandise to be transported, and setting schedules, rotas and routes and accordingly.
Managing budgets and finances.
Ensuring enough staff and vehicles are available to cover journeys and services.
Checking schedules are followed.
Carrying out inspections of vehicles
Dealing with suppliers and customers.
Ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed.
Communicating with drivers on route.
Dealing with disciplinary procedures when required.
Dealing with unexpected incidents, such as accidents, technical issues, etc.
Liaising with police or highway authorities to reach decisions about problems such as accidents, breakdowns, traffic jams or bad weather.
Distribution Managers are usually employed by warehouses, retail distribution companies, freight logistic firms, governmental and public bodies, armed forces, etc.
Work and shift patterns will depend on timetables and operations of the transport company concerned, with most Distribution Managers working around 37 to 40 hours per week on a shift system. The usual starting salary is around £19000 per year, with more paid for shift working and overtime.
Most transport companies recruit from within by promoting and training in-house staff; such as drivers, transport administrators and customer service agents. Formal qualifications are not always necessary, but some employers expect recruits to have an HND or degree.
Vacancies are advertised in trade journals, company websites, job centres and newspapers.
Posted By: Jon Richards
Web: http://www.bristoljobs.co.uk
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