Distribution Lead

Internationally successful: The Wienerberger Group

Come and join us as a Team Leader in our Distribution team based in our Sandtoft office in Doncaster!

About the Role

Wienerberger is a leading international provider of building materials and infrastructure solutions. We improve the quality of life and shape the future of construction. With our 19,000 employees at 216 locations in 28 countries, we improve the lives of people all over the world. Our products and system solutions enable energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly and affordable living.

As a Distribution Team Leader, you will manage a small team who will ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our distribution function which organises transportation of our products to our customers.

This is a hands-on role, where you and your team will manage high volumes of orders, ensuring that arrangements for delivery are made with our third-party hauliers accurately and quickly.

As a Team Leader you will support and guide your direct reports, alongside resource planning to manage workload volumes, and always ensuring customer service excellence.

Duties also include:

• Working closely with our production sites and ports storage locations
• Attending meetings with the Logistics Development Manager to explore issues and propose solutions
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the team
• Ensure our team and suppliers (hauliers) meet our Health & Safety standards
• Day to day management of our 3PL suppliers/partners
• Ensure the right vehicles are used to deliver our products to our customers

Hours of Work: 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

About You

You will be an experienced professional with at least 3 years experience working within a Logistics role.

You will have experience of managing and leading a team, with a passion for coaching / supporting others.

You will also have:

• a proactive approach to problem solving and enjoy working within a busy environment.
• a working knowledge of SAP
• excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• an understanding of Health & Safety requirements in distribution
• strong IT skills, comfortable with Microsoft Office & SAP for processing orders

Desirable:

• Knowledge of transport legislation (Drivers hours, vehicle weights, vehicle configuration)
• Knowledge of heavy haulage planning and scheduling

About Our Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Professional growth, training, and opportunities to hone your skills and knowledge
• Annual bonus scheme up to 6%
• Ability to purchase additional holidays
• Company Pension
• SIP ability to become a shareholder via our Share Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits offering (including health, wellbeing and money saving opportunities)

So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger and start growing your career with us today!

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.

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