Distribution Logistics Manager

Distribution Logistics Manager

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Job ID: 10118657

Location: London, United Kingdom / Remote, United Kingdom

Business: Disney Store

Date posted: 01 May 2025

This role is considered remote, meaning the employee will work remotely on an ongoing basis without an assigned workspace at a Company-designated location.

Job Summary:

About The Role & Team

As the Distribution Logistics Manager at Disney, you will coordinate our trading plans across retail functions, fulfilment centres, and service partners. Your responsibilities include managing product throughput, volume, and service forecasts to ensure logistics operations meet performance targets. You will oversee daily operations of third-party fulfilment centre contracts and maintain strong relationships with service providers.

This role involves occasional travel to our UK site in Coventry, our EU site in The Netherlands, and our London office in Hammersmith.

What You Will Do

• Support the Senior Manager, EMEA: Assist with daily management of 3PL contracted services.
• Manage 3PL Service Contracts: Oversee third-party logistics contracts for UK and EU distribution, ensuring site readiness, managing performance, and overseeing budgets. Develop strategies aligned with long-term business goals.
• Optimize Facilities and Service Contracts: Ensure facilities and service contracts support key performance metrics and business growth.
• Liaison Between Stakeholders: Act as a bridge between business units, translating plans into actionable fulfillment strategies.
• Inventory Management: Ensure inventory accuracy and availability, including coordinating physical inventories and maintaining records.
• Fulfillment Process Expertise: Maintain understanding of fulfillment processes, support operational KPIs, and collaborate with partners.
• Team Leadership: Set objectives, support development, recruit, train, and monitor resources to meet team goals.
• Budget Management: Develop and oversee budgets, justify variances, and support new initiatives.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to protocols for site, product, and personnel safety and regulations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Project management skills for technical and business projects
• Experience in logistics operations, reporting, and inventory management
• Contract management with third-party providers
• Business process development skills
• Leadership abilities to develop and motivate teams
• Strategic planning aligned with business goals
• Results-driven with structured discipline in time and cost management
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong collaboration, emotional intelligence, and inclusivity
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Free park entry for family and friends
• Discounts on Disney products and experiences
• Enhanced parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and wellbeing

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected.

About Disney Store:

Founded in 1987, Disney Store offers high-quality products supporting Disney’s entertainment initiatives, including exclusive lines from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel. Our ecommerce platform, shopDisney.com, features a curated selection of Disney products, collaborations, and collectibles, providing magical shopping experiences worldwide.

About The Walt Disney Company:

As a leading entertainment and media enterprise, Disney operates globally with segments including Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. We create stories and experiences cherished worldwide, with a diverse workforce in over 40 countries dedicated to innovation and excellence.

This position is with The Disney Store (UK) Ltd, part of Disney Store.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants regardless of background or identity.

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