Distribution Europe Manager – Regional
Location: Gravesend, UK (minimum 3 days per week on-site)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics and distribution leader to join Moove Europe as our Distribution Europe Manager. This is a high-impact, senior role overseeing Moove's distribution operations across Europe — including transportation, logistics, and warehouse functions — while driving strategic projects to enhance safety, service levels, digitalisation, efficiency, and cost control.
If you're a strong leader with a proven track record in large-scale distribution management and are passionate about continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage distribution, transportation, logistics, and warehouse operations across Europe to deliver uninterrupted, safe, and efficient service.
* Implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned to strategic goals.
* Analyse operational processes, identify inefficiencies, and lead cost-saving projects.
* Monitor performance (costs, freight efficiency, OTIF, complaints) and ensure service excellence.
* Drive health & safety compliance across all sites and third-party providers.
* Manage contracts and relationships with third-party logistics and transport operators.
* Oversee Moove-operated warehouses, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
* Lead cross-functional projects to deliver tactical and strategic improvements.
* Ensure security and risk management procedures are in place across the network.
* Develop, coach, and manage teams, promoting Moove's culture and values.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Exstensive senior leadership experience in distribution, transportation, logistics, and warehouse management.
* Proven success delivering large-scale operational improvements and efficiencies.
* Strong knowledge of best practices in distribution, including digitalisation and automation.
* Skilled in contract management, negotiation, and budget control.
* Degree in Logistics, Engineering, Commerce, or Business (Master's/MBA desirable).
* Excellent leadership, project management, and analytical skills.
* Experience in managing safety standards in logistics and warehousing.
* Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and travel regularly.
* Experience with WMS, ERP, and advanced warehouse/distribution systems.
Desirable Skills
* Experience in the lubricants, chemicals, energy, manufacturing, or pharma sectors.
* Knowledge of S&OP, production planning, and SAP S/4HANA.
* Experience in sustainability projects and multinational supply chains.
Why Join Moove?
You'll be joining a forward-thinking, customer-focused business with a strong safety culture and an ambitious growth strategy. This role offers the chance to lead operations that directly impact service, efficiency, and innovation across Europe.
Apply today to become part of Moove's journey in shaping the future of distribution in our industry.
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