Distribution Centre Manager
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £58,579 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE23 1WQ |
| Company: | Movianto |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REC002854_1773741355 |
Summary
If you have logistics and distribution management experience and are looking for a new challenge, MoviantoUK are hiring!
This is a regional role covering both Knaresborough and Newcastle. You will be working Monday to Friday (37.5 hours a week) and will be paid £58,579.00 per annum.
Benefits
- No weekend or bank holiday working
- Discounted gym memberships
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Eligibillity for Bonus Scheme
- Car allowance
- Holiday Purchase scheme
- Flexible pay through Wagestream
- Life Assurance
- Up to 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Access to Simply Health
- 24/7 GP, physiotherapy and counselling through our EAP service
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to MyRewards, a benefits platform
Who we are
Movianto is a leading pharmaceutical supply chain solutions partner offering best-in-class logistics quality for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and diagnostic industries.
Purpose of the role
To be responsible for the overall performance and success of the Distribution Centre and, where applicable, may hold responsibility for the performance of multiple sites within the network. Ensuring the effective delivery and collection of customer products within the assigned geographical area.
How you'll make an impact as a Distribution Centre Manager at Movianto:
- Operational Leadership
- Ensure compliance with transport legislation, operating within DVSA requirements and Operator Licence obligations.
- Ensure depot operations comply with MHRA regulatory requirements and product handling guidelines.
Customer & Client Management
- Conduct regular client engagement and site visits
- Support the onboarding
- Work closely with commercial, IT, client services and finance teams
Financial & Commercial Management
- Ensure efficient utilisation and management of transport vehicles and depot resources.
- Develop, review and deliver site budgets, targets and operational plans.
- Manage supplier relationships in accordance with agreed Service Level Agreements.
Leadership & People Management
- Ensure all employees complete required training and development programmes.
- Manage recruitment, training, performance management, disciplinary processes and workplace Health & Safety.
- Conduct regular performance reviews
- Work collaboratively with IT and Solutions teams to automate processes
Experience
- Proven logistics and distribution management experience.
- Demonstrated improving operational performance, cost efficiency and team development.
- Experience managing operational budgets, targets and KPIs.
- Experience managing multi-temperature transport operations.
- Financially astute with the ability to interpret and manage operational budgets and financial performance.
- Strong leadership and team development capability.
- CPC National and International qualification desirable (or willingness to obtain).
- Knowledge of Management Systems (WMS) and Transport Management Systems (TMS).
- Computer literate - Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.