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Job Title: European Distribution Specialist - Materials
Location: Wrexham, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 45,000
Hybrid Working: Flexible remote working
About the Role
A global leader in the industrial materials sector is seeking a skilled European Distribution Specialist to join their Materials business unit. This role will focus on ensuring regional distribution excellence, driving 3PL performance, and leading logistics operations with a strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and cost control.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimise 3PL relationships, including contracts, SLAs, and performance reviews
- Lead regional logistics operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and cost efficiency
- Improve warehouse processes, inventory accuracy, and overall material flow
- Act as the regional Supply Chain Safety representative
- Use data analytics to drive logistics performance improvements, applying KPIs, RCCA, and lean tools
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align logistics with broader business objectives
- Contribute to budget planning and cost optimisation across logistics services
What We're Looking For
- 3-5 years of logistics experience (warehousing, distribution, or freight focus)
- Hands-on ERP experience (SAP strongly preferred)
- Proven data analytics skills - ability to create/manipulate databases to generate insights
- Solid understanding of TMS (Transportation Management Systems)
- Track record of managing supplier and 3PL performance
- Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, composites, or industrial goods sectors
- Strong knowledge of KPIs and performance tracking in logistics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other core Office applications
What You'll Get
- Health and life insurance coverage
- 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave
- Free access to 24 language courses
- Additional local benefits tailored to UK employees
Why Join?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global industrial leader where you'll have a direct impact on logistics performance and distribution excellence across Europe. You'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
