Distribution Manager
Job facts
- Salaries range from £21,600 to £45,800 a year
- Work involves managing staff and tracking goods by computer
- Large employers have graduate training schemes
Distribution Managers plan and manage the control and movement of goods or raw materials using sophisticated telecommunications systems. A range of UK organisations employ Distribution Managers, from small firms operating locally to national and multinational companies. The work usually involves managing staff and liaising with colleagues in positions such as Purchasing Officers and Transport Managers; monitoring stock levels, reordering goods and arranging transport; and tracking the movement and return of goods by computer.
Working hours vary. Some jobs involve evenings, weekends, shifts and on-call duties. Managers are based in offices but spend much time elsewhere, often having to travel abroad. Part-time work is uncommon in this job, but self-employment is possible. Salaries range from around £21,600 up to £45,800 a year.
Distribution Managers should be:
- able to work logically and systematically
- able to motivate and manage a team
- able to plan ahead and manage change
Formal qualifications are not always required, but many employers require a degree, often in a specified subject such as logistics or supply chain management. Some larger employers have graduate training schemes. A Diploma in Retail Business may be useful for this type of work.
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