Distribution Manager (18 m FTC or secondment)
We currently have a great opportunity for a Distribution Manager to join our centre in Coventry.
The team in Coventry dispatches a wide variety of materials to our UK and International customers.
We have an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join us on a 18-month fixed term contract.
The role is office / on site based at our Distribution Unit in Coventry (CV2 2SS) with a standard Monday to Friday schedule totalling 35 hours per week. You will be based in our distribution centre, however there is a potential for some home working (1 day per week) on the completion of training and probation.
Our small distribution centre is accessible by public transport and also there is an onsite free carpark there. We offer nice/ friendly working environment and good onsite facilities.
This appointment will be made on merit.
We believe that diversity and inclusion strengthens and enriches us, and that it is the responsibility of everyone at the City & Guilds Group to drive this value. As ethnic minority groups and disabled people are currently under-represented within the Group, we particularly encourage and welcome applications from these communities.
About the role:
The Distribution Services Manager is accountable for the day to day running of the Distribution team (up to 10 people) at our Coventry Distribution Unit.
You will provide leadership, direction and support to ensure effective and efficient end-to-end delivery of our exam material fulfilment service, as well as a number of key bespoke services we offer.
You’ll be leading and motivating a team to achieve common goals and managing the achievement of SLAs, KPIs and service requirements.
About You:
We are looking for a good understanding of standard MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, MS Forms, MS Lists, Power Automate, Visio) and the ability to work competently with data from multiple sources is crucial, along with a proactive and positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
It is essential that you have experience in a logistics environment and good people management skills.
Our story and mission
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What we offer
We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones.
You’ll receive an excellent benefits package which typically includes a great base salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Private medical healthcare, Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, enhanced Company Pension and many others voluntary benefits.
Employees health and wellbeing is very important to the Group, and we have a range of tools available to help employees with their mental health and wellbeing and lots more besides.
In support of financial wellbeing, we offer our employees access to Imagine Nudge. This is a great tool and helps employees focus on different areas of their finances.
We also provide access to a Group wide Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Next steps and how to apply
If you think this is the role and organisation for you then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and complete our short application form using the apply button.
We shortlist for our vacancies on an ongoing basis, and we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Please can you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.