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          Helping you find a career in the distribution manager industry

          The job of a distribution manager is to oversee the storage and delivery of a company's goods. This involve ensuring goods are delivered on time, at low cost and to the right location.

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          FAQs
          What does a Distribution manager do?

          Daily responsibilities for a distribution manager can include:

          • Managing stock levels and delivery times
          • Utilising IT systems to control order cycles
          • Planning delivery routes
          • Evaluating performance
          • Implementing necessary improvements
          • Communicating with both customers and suppliers
          • Managing staff
          • Training staff
          • Working to gain new contracts
          • Developing e-commerce systems
          • Ensuring legislation is adhered to
          What skills and interests should an Distribution manager have?

          Distribution managers need to be highly organised and able to motivate a potentially large workforce to ensure that they hit company targets for delivery operations, as well as being able to explain any causes for delays to non-experts.

          What hours does a Distribution manager typically do?

          Distribution managers typically work long hours, with some working up to 60 hours a week. If the company you work for operates 24 hours a day, this can include weekend shifts as well as possible overnight work.

          What environment is a Distribution manager based in?

          An office, warehouse or shop floor.

          How much does a Distribution manager travel?

          Depending on the company you work for you may travel very little or you may have opportunities to travel overseas.

          How much does a Distribution manager get paid?

          Entry level salaries for distribution managers are typically between £15,000 and £19,000 a year.

          As your responsibilities increase, so will your pay, with experienced managers earning in the region of £25,000 and £35,000 a year.

          Those who go on to reach senior management positions will typically earn between £45,000 and £60,000 a year, while those working for the largest companies earning even more.

          Perks & benefits

          Some companies offer their employees bonuses of between 10% and 40% based on good performance.

          What qualifications does a Distribution manager need?

          Applicants from any degree subject are welcome to apply for the position of logistics and distribution manager, but certain subjects can help you to stand out on an application (see below).

          Although it is not always necessary, there are also increasing numbers of postgraduate degrees available in logistics and supply chain management, which may help you to further stand out.

          Useful subjects to study at school & university
          • Business
          • Computing
          • Economics
          • Geography
          • Information systems
          • Management
          • Transport/ distribution/ logistics
          • Science
          Further reading

          Institute of Supply Chain Management
          Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport