Distribution Manager

About Prysmian

We are global cable player leading the energy transition and digital transformation. With over 150 + years of experience, 28,000+ employees. 52 Countries. 100+ plants worldwide, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth.

We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the industry. Each year, the Group manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for Distribution Manager to join our team in Wrexham. As Distribution Manager for the Cable & Components business you will lead a 30+ team, responsible for the goods inwards, home and export distribution, cable and components finished goods stock control and management of carriers and service providers. The focus is on achieving logistics objectives, including key customer service measures such as on-time delivery, while ensuring maximum efficiency at minimum cost.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the logistics department's daily activities, including goods inwards, finished goods, components, cable cutting, and planning allocation. This includes recruitment, people management, manpower planning, training and development, and performance management.
• Deploy suitably skilled labour and manage efficient resource utilisation with a focus on productivity and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies at all times. Complete 6S audits, safety audits, inspections, and close out actions.
• Achieve and maintain high levels of customer service. Responsible for KPIs such as on-time delivery, on-time in full, cost per tonne, and despatch lead time.
• Maintain relevant knowledge of management plans, indirect labour costs, production plans, and material availability.
• Manage relationships with subcontractor companies for transport and drum teams, ensuring any issues are resolved and procedures are followed.
• Use SAP for reporting and goods receipting. Manage invoice queries, receipting transport invoices, and incoming affiliate cable processes.
• Support the operational management of contracts with 3rd party suppliers for packaging and distribution. Develop positive relationships with carriers, hauliers, and other logistics service providers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ideally hold previous experience within a manufacturing, logistics, distribution or similar environment
• Proven experience in a high-volume operational department and managing a team.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, coordinate, and direct a team of operators to achieve departmental targets and objectives.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of MS Office Applications and SAP.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance
• Yes Share Scheme – annual enrolment
• Health Care Cash Plan – scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• On-line Language Learning Access
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay
• Generous sick pay arrangements
• EE Mobile Discounts
• Dell Advantage discounts
• Rewards Portal – discounts on major retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Transition to Retirement Policy
• Vitality scheme
• Free Flu Jab

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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