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Full-time
Posted 14d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Assistant RDC Manager is responsible for maximizing sales and profitability through effective B2B relationship management and excellent customer service. They also oversee the safe and efficient daily operation of the distribution center, including warehouse management, stock control, and staff leadership.
Requirements
The role requires a candidate capable of managing profit and loss, warehouse operations, and team performance. Candidates must be flexible with working patterns and willing to perform physical tasks such as lifting goods up to 25 kg.
Full job description
Comprising over 77 Distribution Centres across 8 countries, Alliance Automotive Logistics stands as the pivotal distribution arm of Alliance Automotive Group and has rooted its reputation on the principles of service excellence, its mission to cultivate and nurture enduring partnerships with its extensive clientele and suppliers, and aiming to provide sustained value and reliability in all its operations.
Specialising in providing an unparalleled range of logistical solutions and delivering over 250,000 parts to garages and repair centres throughout Europe, Alliance Automotive Logistics guarantee that garages and fast-fit centres can repair and maintain their customers vehicles as quickly and efficiently as possible.
A position has recently become available for a Assistant RDC Manager to join our busy team At FPS.
Purpose of Job: To maximise RDC sales and profitability through creating and maintaining long-lasting B2B relationships, delivering excellent customer service and ensuring the safe and efficient running of the RDC operation
Key responsibilities and duties - daily tasks will include, but not be limited to:
Business development
Analyse RDC sales and profit performance using available database information, to identify actions to address areas for improvement.
Take action to ensure local market knowledge and wider commercial information is kept up-to-date and communicated to relevant staff.
Communicate range developments and RDC performance to support sales effort.
Work closely with UAN GA and FPS sales team to maximise opportunities for growth.
Take responsibility for the profit and loss performance of the RDC, including the management of costs and business development to achieve delivery of profit.
Customer service management
Build and maintain positive customer relationships by using a range of contact methods (e.g. telephone, visits, invitations to trade shows etc.).
Review and improve delivery service to aid business development.
Resolve customer queries and issues.
Process customer returns and warranties effectively and efficiently, in line with company procedures.
Asset management
Manage warehouse layout to maximise operational efficiency.
Manage and monitor stock movements, carry out the required number of stock checks annually, make sure stock systems are maintained and updated.
Make sure all:
aspects of RDC activities comply with company procedures and policies;
necessary actions are taken in response to audit findings within agreed parameters; and
RDC staff understand how they can influence costs and contribute to RDC profitability.
Make sure procedures are followed and reviewed in respect of security of stock and premises (including out-of-hours alarm calls).
Plan, monitor and adjust overall staffing levels to maintain operational efficiency.
Use management information to identify opportunities to reduce costs/waste and improve operational efficiency.
Credit management and banking.
People management
Lead on the recruitment and selection of new members of staff.
Oversee the induction of new members of staff.
Manage the performance of direct line reports by agreeing expectations (standards, measures etc.) and providing on-going feedback.
Identify staff development needs and put plans in place to meet them, including providing coaching and on-the-job training where appropriate.
Make sure driver training is organised (accident prevention).
Deal with staff issues promptly (e.g. under-performance, misconduct, absence) and in line with relevant FPS policies, liaising with HR Advisor as necessary.
Lead on disciplinary/grievance/recruitment/post-accident investigations and interviews as required.
Submit weekly absence and overtime calculations to payroll dept.
Communication
Respond to regional management requests in line with specified deadlines.
Attend regional and RDC review meetings with regional management.
Escalate all RDC operational and sales issues promptly to relevant regional manager.
Carry out regular communication with all field sales staff, holding two-way update on customer developments and issues.
Communicate performance and change information to branch staff on an on-going basis.
Health and safety - make sure:
all RDC equipment is recorded accurately and checked regularly;
weekly RDC H & S inspections are carried out and remedial action taken accordingly;
accidents and incidents are recorded in line with FPS procedure;
random vehicle safety checks are carried out;
delivery vehicles and warehouse equipment is maintained and serviced in line with agreed frequency
RDC staff, contractors and visitors comply with H & S legislation, encouraging and developing a positive approach to Health and Safety at all levels.
Special requirements:
Flexible working pattern to ensure efficient/effective trading.
Occasional out-of-hours travel requirements.
Occasional overnight accommodation.
May be required to drive Non-HGV delivery vehicle on occasion
Job may involve lifting/carrying/handling goods on occasion – maximum weight 25 kg
Any other reasonable task as required.
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Alliance Automotive Group is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. It operates in France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Hungary and Romania. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest global automotive replacement parts distributor with activities in North America, Europe, and Australasia.
- Over 17,000 employees
- € 3.4 billion revenue
- 2,500+ points of sale
- 79 distribution centres covering 500,000 sqm
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