Location- Southwest Region - Homebased with travel requirements
Salary - £50-61k
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for logistics and distribution? Do you excel at creating strong customer relationships and optimizing operational efficiencies?
Are you located in the Southwest or Wales area, looking for a role that offers flexibility, travel, and the opportunity to shape medium & long-term strategies this could be just what you are looking for...
As part of our team, you'll have the autonomy to work from home and the convenience of a company car for site visits to our distribution centres (CDCs) when needed.
The Accountables:
In this role, you will oversee the profitability of all Calor Distribution Centres (CDCs) and cylinder gas business activities within your region. This includes managing the full P&L budget for cylinder activities to ensure financial performance aligns with organizational objectives. You will implement and monitor cost-efficient activities for cylinder distribution while upholding high service standards. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Head of Cylinder Logistics and Finance to prepare and monitor annual operating and capital expenditure budgets and identify and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining a customer-centric approach.
In this role, you will provide Visible Felt Leadership across all sites by conducting site visits, coaching CDC colleagues, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. You will ensure that transport compliance requirements are met, oversee employee training for outstanding customer service, and create and manage a comprehensive KPI framework focused on customer complaints, order management, credit control, and sales support. Additionally, you will optimize distribution efficiencies, deliver exceptional service, and manage transport logistics, fulfilment needs, and stock to ensure smooth operations and strong customer relationships. Your responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with transport regulations, operator licenses, H&S legislation, and competition law.
You will collaborate with the Head of Cylinder Logistics to develop and implement regional strategies and operational plans. This partnership will focus on aligning regional goals with broader organizational objectives to drive effective and efficient cylinder gas operations.
The Essentials:
- Full UK driving license
- Transport Manager CPC qualification
- Detailed knowledge of current transport and ADR legislation
- Proven leadership skills across multiple locations in logistics and distribution
- Extensive management experience in a service-led and safety-critical environment
- Skilled in organizing resources, developing, and implementing KPIs
- Demonstrated ability to deliver against large and complex cost budgets
- Strategic thinker with input on direction and implementation of new approaches
The Desirables:
- ADR qualification (preferred); NEBOSH qualification (desirable)
What can we offer you...
- Company car or Cash allowance
- Performance and company related bonus
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Life Assurance of 4x salary
- Matched pension contributions of 4.5% rising to 7.5% after 2 years service
- Retailer discounts and many, many more!
For a full list of our benefits visit: https://about-us/careers
Don't tick all the boxes? Or know someone who does?
At Calor, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and unique talents. We understand that candidates may not tick every box on the list, and that's okay! We value individuality, creativity, and the ability to learn and adapt.
If you're passionate about making a positive impact, committed to growth, and bring something special to the table, we encourage you to apply. We believe in unlocking potential and providing opportunities for personal and professional development.
Join us at Calor, where your unique qualities are recognised, appreciated, and celebrated. We're more than a checklist – we're a community of individuals driving innovation and positive change.
Join us and be a key player in delivering outstanding service, fostering innovation, and contributing to a thriving, dynamic team. Apply now and take the next step in your career journey with us!