Warehouse & Distribution Manager

Job DescriptionJob Title: Warehouse & Distribution Manager Location: Cork Full-Time Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Salary: €55,000 - €65,000 per year (DOE) Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Flexibility requiered) About the Opportunity Our client is a leading Irish wholesale and distribution business with a strong national presence and a reputation for operational excellence. Due to continued growth and investment in their supply chain operations, they are seeking an experienced Warehouse & Distribution Manager to lead a busy warehouse and distribution function based in Cork. Reporting to senior leadership, this is a key role responsible for driving operational performance, service delivery, health & safety, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement across a fast-paced distribution environment.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader with strong warehouse management experience, excellent people management skills, and a proven track record of delivering high operational standards. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Lead and manage all day-to-day warehouse operations, including goods-in, put- away, replenishment, picking, packing, and dispatch. Manage inbound deliveries from domestic and international suppliers.

Optimise warehouse layouts, storage solutions, and material flow processes. Drive productivity, efficiency, and service performance throughout the operation. Team Leadership & Development Lead, motivate, and develop warehouse supervisors, operatives, and support staff.

Manage workforce planning, attendance, and resource allocation. Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and performance management. Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Promote strong collaboration across operations, logistics, procurement, and customer-facing teams. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure full compliance with all health and safety legislation and company procedures. Conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.

Work closely with internal stakeholders to continuously improve workplace safety standards. Stock & Inventory Management Maintain high stock accuracy through robust inventory control processes. Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and operational variances.

Work collaboratively with commercial and inventory teams to optimise stock holdings. Distribution & Service Performance Drive On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance across all delivery channels. Collaborate with transport providers and distribution partners to ensure efficient service delivery.

Identify opportunities to improve delivery performance, service levels, and distribution costs. Systems & Continuous Improvement Develop and monitor operational KPIs and performance dashboards. Analyse performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Lead projects focused on operational excellence, process enhancement, and cost reduction. Candidate Profile Essential Experience Proven experience managing warehouse, logistics, or distribution centre operations. Thorough understanding of warehousing, fulfilment, inventory control, and distribution activities.

Strong knowledge of warehouse health and safety requirements. Experience working with ERP, WMS, or similar operational systems. Track record of delivering operational improvements and service enhancements.

Desirable Experience Experience within wholesale distribution, industrial products, building materials, manufacturing, or related sectors. Experience managing large product ranges and heavy or bulky goods. Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

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