Warehouse & Distribution Manager

Job 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.