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Distribution, Logistics and Support Services Manager

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Distribution and Logistics Manager to join our team based at our Colchester Garrison.

This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Role Responsibility

  • Accountable for £4.5million and up to 216 employees with 4 direct managerial reports
  • Full P&L accountability for contract distribution, logistics and support services including all admin (sup-port), QM services and cleaning teams.
  • Accountable for delivery of service excellence SLAs in all distribution, logistics and support services
  • Operational interface between the distribution, logistics and support services client(s) and the Contract director
  • Provide direction and expertise to all distribution, logistics and support services
  • Deliver Sodexo applicable service offers drawing upon the Centres of Excellence where appropriate and supporting the Contract Director to recommend service solutions and improvements for clients in all distribution, logistics and support services
  • Identify organic growth opportunities through innovation and new initiatives within existing business
  • Manage the distribution, logistics and support services P&L to maximise profit and control costs and en-sure that sales targets and budgets are met
  • Coach and manage employees using the Sodexo performance review processes, talent development and succession planning.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience of operational management in a similar environment, including distribution, logistics and support services management.
  • People management experience
  • Experienced in using Microsoft Office
  • Ability to interpret and utilise financial and commercial information
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Achieve set, standards and operate to performance criteria; for example health and safety, hygiene
  • Able to manage multiple workloads and shifting priorities
  • Positive approach to learning in role and identifying own training needs as appropriate
  • Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative within a team environment
  • Experience of delivering training

Package Description

Access to a variety of Sodexo discounts and benefits

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Salary Competitive
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/7094/15034/KM
Contract Type Fixed Term – Full Time
Closing Date 11 March, 2015
Job Category Domestic Services
Business Unit UK Government
Location Colchester, Essex
Posted on 17 February, 2015

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