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Distribution Centre Manager

Baldonnel, County Dublin

Role Purpose

The Distribution Centre Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and continuous improvement of Rexel Ireland’s Distribution Centre, ensuring safe, efficient, and costeffective warehousing and distribution operations that support customer service excellence and business growth.

The role is accountable for people management, operational execution, inventory accuracy, health & safety compliance, cost control, and service level performance, while embedding Rexel Group standards, values, and continuous improvement culture.

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

  • Lead and manage all day-to-day DC operations including inbound, storage, picking, packing, and outbound distribution
  • Ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance in line with agreed customer service levels.
  • Translate business objectives into clear operational plans and KPIs.Drive operational stability while supporting scalability and future growth.

People Management & Development

  • Build a high-performance, safety-first culture aligned with Rexel values.
  • Manage workforce planning, rostering, absence management, and productivity.
  • Conduct performance reviews, disciplinary processes, and succession planning.
  • Promote engagement, communication, and continuous skills development.
  • Lead, coach, and develop DC supervisors, team leaders, and operational teams.

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with Irish Health & Safety legislation, Rexel Group H&S standards,and internal policies.
  • Act as the senior accountable person for DC safety performance.
  • Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, and corrective actions.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture with visible leadership and accountability.

Inventory Management

  • Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy, stock integrity, and traceability.
  • Oversee cycle counting, stock adjustments, and root cause analysis of discrepancies.
  • Ensure effective use and maintenance of warehouse equipment, racking, and automation (where applicable).
  • Protect company assets and minimise shrinkage and damage.

Cost Control & Financial Performance

  • Manage the DC operating budget, including labour, transport, consumables, and overheads.
  • Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety or service.
  • Track and report operational KPIs, productivity, and cost-to-serve metrics.
  • Support capital investment business cases for equipment, systems, or infrastructure.

Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement

  • Ensure effective use of WMS, ERP, and reporting tools
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
  • Analyse operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support change initiatives such as new DC processes, system upgrades, or network changes.

Stakeholder Management

  • Work closely with Transport, Customer Service, Sales, Procurement, and Finance teams.
  • Act as the key operational contact for internal and external audits.
  • Manage third-party service providers where applicable (transport, maintenance, labour agencies).
  • Communicate clearly with senior management on performance, risks, and improvement plans.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Proven experience managing a distribution centre or warehouse operation, ideally in
    FMCG, electrical wholesale, or B2B distribution.
  • Strong people leadership experience in a high-volume environment.
  • Solid understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and transport
    coordination.
  • Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
  • Experience working with WMS/ERP systems and operational KPIs.
  • Strong leadership and decision-making capability.
  • Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • High level of personal accountability and integrity.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to lead through change and ambiguity.
  • Lean / Continuous Improvement training or certification

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About Kellihers

We like to combine the fact that we are a local Irish business with all the benefits and reassurances that come with being part of a truly global electrical product supply group. We take real pride in our ability to meet the electrical product supply needs of everyone from major industry players to independent contractors, and we look forward to continuing this for many years to come.

Last – but certainly not least – Kellihers recognise that the success of the company would not be possible without their greatest asset – their people. Our staff are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and fully trained to be the best in the business.

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