Your new company

We have an interim opportunity for an experienced Distribution Operations Manager for a global business based in Norfolk. The contract is guaranteed for a minimum of 3 months duration.

Interim Distribution Operations Manager
Location: Swaffham, Norfolk
Contract: Interim (3 months initially)
Day Rate: Competitive

Your new company
A well-established and fast-paced distribution business with a strong international supply chain footprint is seeking an experienced Interim Distribution Operations Manager. Operating across cross-continent import and export channels, the business manages a high-value inventory portfolio (£7.5m+) across 10,000+ SKUs, where stock accuracy, availability and flow are critical to customer delivery and commercial performance.

Your new role

You will take responsibility for day-to-day operational leadership across warehouse, inventory and logistics, ensuring continuity, control and service reliability during a key interim period.

This is a hands-on leadership role, with a particular focus on:
• International logistics (import & export):
1) Managing cross-continent inbound and outbound flows, ensuring efficiency across supplier, freight and courier networks
2) Maintaining continuity across international shipping, customs considerations and delivery performance
3) Coordinating with logistics partners to proactively resolve disruptions and delays
• Inventory availability & stock control:
1) Owning operational oversight of £7.5m high-value inventory across 10,000+ SKUs
2) Ensuring stock accuracy, availability and effective replenishment to support uninterrupted customer supply
3) Monitoring stock movement, demand alignment and operational discipline to mitigate risk
• Warehouse & distribution leadership:
1) Leading day-to-day warehouse operations, inbound and outbound activity and stock movement
2) Ensuring strong operational controls, workflow coordination and team accountability
3) Providing clear escalation management and decision-making to maintain service levels
• Supplier & courier management:
1) Managing relationships with suppliers, freight partners and courier providers
2) Monitoring service performance and addressing operational issues in real time

This role is focused on operational stability rather than transformation, requiring a strong leadership presence and the ability to embed control, visibility and consistency quickly.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an experienced interim or senior operations leader with a background in warehouse and international distribution environments, including:
• Proven experience managing import/export and cross-border logistics operations
• Strong expertise in inventory management within high-value, multi-SKU environments
• Ability to ensure stock availability and accuracy at scale
• Experience overseeing end-to-end supply chain flow, from inbound freight to outbound delivery
• Strong leadership capability with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
• Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills

What you'll get in return

• Competitive daily rate
• Immediate impact role within a critical operational period
• Opportunity to lead a complex international distribution environment
• Autonomy to stabilise, control and optimise operational performance

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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