National Distribution and

Role: National Distribution and Operations Manager
Location: Manchester (UK Wide Travel)
Salary: £90,000 – £100,000 (Additional Car Allowance + Bonus)

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as National Distribution and Operations Manager. This pivotal role will oversee our end-to-end distribution strategy across 18 UK sites, driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and sustainability targets.

Key Responsibilities;

• Lead a team of 5 Regional Operations Managers who oversee the day-to-day operations of all depots to ensure service, cost, and quality KPIs are met or exceeded.
• Establish standard operating procedures and ensure consistent implementation across all depots.
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery performance and warehouse productivity.
• Ensure efficient and responsive distribution and operations that support excellent customer service.
• Collaborate with the wider depot teams to align distribution operations with customer needs.
• Ensure all sites operate in full compliance with health and safety, transport and environmental regulations.
• Develop robust contingency and risk management plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Own and manage the national distribution budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.
• Own and manage the company fleet budget, circa £15 million.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven senior-level experience in Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain environment Senior Leadership position (Ideally as a National Distribution and Operations Manager or similar)
• Strong track record of delivering operational improvements, cost efficiencies, and high service levels.
• In-depth knowledge of transport and warehousing operations, including fleet and HGV logistics.
• Experienced in managing large, dispersed teams and implementing national standardisation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercially astute with strong financial and analytical capabilities.
• Familiarity with WMS and TMS systems.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK (Head Office requirements in Manchester).