Assistant Distribution Manager
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 October 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Hamilton Appointments Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HA342 |
Summary
Assistant Distribution Manager - Milton Keynes - Permanent
Are you ready to take the next step in your logistics career? We're looking for an organised and proactive Assistant Distribution Manager to join a busy operations team in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong distribution centre experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and making a real impact on efficiency, cost, and customer satisfaction.
The Role:
As Assistant Distribution Manager, you'll support the day-to-day operations of the Distribution Centre across the EMEA region. You'll play a key role in ensuring orders are processed and shipped accurately, cost-effectively, and on time. Working closely with internal teams and external logistics partners, you'll help drive smooth workflows, reduce distribution costs, and keep service levels consistently high.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee outbound shipments, ensuring timely and accurate despatch using the best carriers.
* Monitor inventory accuracy and support smooth stock movement within the DC.
* Collaborate with warehouse teams and 3PL partners to resolve operational challenges quickly.
* Track KPIs, analyse performance, and provide reports to management.
* Assist with customs documentation, invoice reconciliation, and audits.
* Identify process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
* Support supervisors and act as a point of escalation when needed.
About You:
We're looking for someone who:
* Has strong knowledge of distribution centre operations, order fulfilment, and carrier management.
* Understands transportation logistics and cost/service optimisation.
* Is confident using MRP systems (SAP a plus) and Excel at an advanced level.
* Brings problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
* Has leadership potential with the ability to support and guide operational teams.
* Communicates effectively across all levels and builds strong working relationships.
What's on Offer:
* Salary - £35,000 - £36,000 per annum
* Hybrid working
* Private Health Care & Dental Insurance
* Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
* Regular social events
* Christmas shut down
* And much more
If you're enthusiastic, resourceful, and ready to be part of a great team, we'd love to hear from you.
Due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us within 7 days unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion. This vacancy is being advertised by Hamilton Appointments, who are acting as an Employment Agency.
Are you ready to take the next step in your logistics career? We're looking for an organised and proactive Assistant Distribution Manager to join a busy operations team in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong distribution centre experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and making a real impact on efficiency, cost, and customer satisfaction.
The Role:
As Assistant Distribution Manager, you'll support the day-to-day operations of the Distribution Centre across the EMEA region. You'll play a key role in ensuring orders are processed and shipped accurately, cost-effectively, and on time. Working closely with internal teams and external logistics partners, you'll help drive smooth workflows, reduce distribution costs, and keep service levels consistently high.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee outbound shipments, ensuring timely and accurate despatch using the best carriers.
* Monitor inventory accuracy and support smooth stock movement within the DC.
* Collaborate with warehouse teams and 3PL partners to resolve operational challenges quickly.
* Track KPIs, analyse performance, and provide reports to management.
* Assist with customs documentation, invoice reconciliation, and audits.
* Identify process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
* Support supervisors and act as a point of escalation when needed.
About You:
We're looking for someone who:
* Has strong knowledge of distribution centre operations, order fulfilment, and carrier management.
* Understands transportation logistics and cost/service optimisation.
* Is confident using MRP systems (SAP a plus) and Excel at an advanced level.
* Brings problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a continuous improvement mindset.
* Has leadership potential with the ability to support and guide operational teams.
* Communicates effectively across all levels and builds strong working relationships.
What's on Offer:
* Salary - £35,000 - £36,000 per annum
* Hybrid working
* Private Health Care & Dental Insurance
* Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
* Regular social events
* Christmas shut down
* And much more
If you're enthusiastic, resourceful, and ready to be part of a great team, we'd love to hear from you.
Due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us within 7 days unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion. This vacancy is being advertised by Hamilton Appointments, who are acting as an Employment Agency.