370 Distribution Center jobs in the United Kingdom

About JD Logistics

JD Logistics is a global provider of technology-driven supply chain and logistics services. Established as a dedicated business group of JD.com in April 2017, JD Logistics serves a wide range of businesses and individual consumers, reaching nearly every corner of China. Continuously expanding its global network, JD Logistics is committed to enhancing global supply chain efficiency and sustainability through cutting-edge technology.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Be responsible for the quality management of large-scale DC (including warehousing, transportation, and terminal installation), and build and continuously optimize the quality control system covering the entire chain;

2. Formulate and promote the implementation of quality strategies and annual quality goals, and clarify the service standards and quality KPIs of each link (such as cargo damage rate, customer satisfaction, punctuality rate, return rate, etc.);

3. Establish a cross-departmental quality coordination mechanism, coordinate warehousing, transportation, customer service, installation and third-party service providers, and to ensure that problem discovery, processing, feedback, and improvement form a closed loop; design and promote the quality management model of "pre-prevention-in-process monitoring-post-event review" to improve risk prevention and control capabilities and process stability;

4. Lead the investigation and analyze the root cause of quality incidents, output feasible improvement plans, and promote implementation and verification; organize quality audits and internal training to improve employees' quality awareness and consistency of operating standards;

5. Analyze operational data and customer feedback, regularly output quality analysis reports and optimization suggestions, and provide decision-making support for management; participate in the review of new projects and new warehouses, and control the implementation of quality standards in the early planning stage.

Qualification:

1. Bachelor or above degree in supply chain management, quality management, industrial engineering or other related fields;

2. More than 5 years of quality management experience in the logistics industry, with experience in quality coordination of large-scale logistics (such as furniture, home appliances, building materials, etc.) or complex multi-node logistics networks is preferred;

3. Familiar with ISO quality management system, with experience in quality system construction;

4. Good at data analysis, and strong leadership skills.

Supply Chain Planner (Manufacturing/Supply Chain)
Desford, Leicestershire
20 - 24 per hour (Umbrella) Inside IR35
12 month initial contract with extension opportunities

Excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner from a manufacturing or supply chain background who is looking for an immediate start on a long term contract with an international market leader.

Are you looking for a long term contract while working for a company who are global market leaders in their specialist sector? Are you looking for a varied role where you will deal with a global supply chain?

This company are a truly multinational organisation who have an unrivalled reputation for the high quality of their products the world over. They have been established for 100 years and are continuing their expansion to this day. Due to their continued growth they are now looking to add to their specialist team.

In this role you will be receiving specialist training to develop your technical skills. You will be working to ensure the smooth flow of materials and managing suppliers to ensure material availability across the plant. The role will also have a strong focus on supplier relationships and using Excel to analyse/manipulate data. The role will be working Monday to Friday on a 37.5 hour week working inside of IR35 regulations.

The Role:

• Ensuring a smooth supply chain from supplier to manufacturing
• Receiving specialist training to become an expert in Supply Chain Planning
• Long term 12 month contract with extension opportunities working Inside IR35

The Person:

• Supply Chain Planner from a manufacturing or supply chain background
• Skilled in using Excel and SAP preferred but not essential
• Looking for a long term contract working for an international market leader

Reference: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Adam Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Supply Chain Planner (Manufacturing/Supply Chain)
Desford, Leicestershire
20 - 24 per hour (Umbrella) Inside IR35
12 month initial contract with extension opportunities

Excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner from a manufacturing or supply chain background who is looking for an immediate start on a long term contract with an international market leader.

Are you looking for a long term contract while working for a company who are global market leaders in their specialist sector? Are you looking for a varied role where you will deal with a global supply chain?

This company are a truly multinational organisation who have an unrivalled reputation for the high quality of their products the world over. They have been established for 100 years and are continuing their expansion to this day. Due to their continued growth they are now looking to add to their specialist team.

In this role you will be receiving specialist training to develop your technical skills. You will be working to ensure the smooth flow of materials and managing suppliers to ensure material availability across the plant. The role will also have a strong focus on supplier relationships and using Excel to analyse/manipulate data. The role will be working Monday to Friday on a 37.5 hour week working inside of IR35 regulations.

The Role:

• Ensuring a smooth supply chain from supplier to manufacturing
• Receiving specialist training to become an expert in Supply Chain Planning
• Long term 12 month contract with extension opportunities working Inside IR35

The Person:

• Supply Chain Planner from a manufacturing or supply chain background
• Skilled in using Excel and SAP preferred but not essential
• Looking for a long term contract working for an international market leader

Reference: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Adam Peters at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Supply Chain Planner (Manufacturing/Supply Chain)
Desford, Leicestershire
£20 - £24 per hour (Umbrella) Inside IR35
12 month initial contract with extension opportunities

Excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain Planner from a manufacturing or supply chain background who is looking for an immediate start on a long term contract with an international market leader.

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A number of exciting opportunities have arisen to join our client a world leading global aerospace manufacturing organisation in Belfast as a Supply Chain Planner/Buyer . These roles are full-time 3 month temporary with immediate start. Paying (phone number removed) to (phone number removed) per annum, pro rata which is the equivalent to 21.33per hour, working 36hr week, Mon - Thurs 8.15am-4.45pm & Fri 8am-12pm (start / stops times may vary slightly).

While this is a temporary position, there may be permanent needs later in the year based on business requirements.

Purpose of the Job

To be responsible for the planning and management of all transactional elements of parts supply including internal and external customers to ensure that master schedule is achieved, maintained, and utilised assets optimised. To provide governance and visibility to Material Logistics and other management teams on schedule, capacity, and inventory

Responsibilities

• Management of internal & external supply to meet schedule.
• Vendor management to ensure OTD is met.
• Maintain operational systems to the highest levels of data accuracy.
• Parameter management to ensure optimum utilised assets.
• Provide visibility & analysis of capacity/load.
• Management of accounts payable (AP) issues.
• Harmonisation of delinquent supply with focus on risk mitigation.
• Smooth and cost-effective change management which supports with zero/minimal impact.
• Work in and support a Natural Team.
• Provide and analyse forward load and capacity plans to ensure success

Candidate Requirements

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

• Candidates must possess a minimum of an HNC or relevant professional qualification (e.g. CPIM, CIPS) and have a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience within Supply Chain. Lesser-qualified candidates with at least 3 years' relevant experience within Supply Chain will also be considered.
• Knowledge and experience of MRP Planning System is essential.
• Must demonstrate a basic working knowledge of related procurement processes.

We have been retained by a manufacturer in Knowsley to source a Supply Chain Manager to head up their Supply Chain function. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to add value to a well-established and growing business.

This is a pivotal role for our client and is viewed as a key appointment in the business.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Director and with a multi-disciplined supply chain team reporting into you, you will be responsible for:

• Managing materials planning, purchasing, stock holding and dispatch.
• Inventory management and improvement thereof
• Materials planning & forecasting
• Supplier selection
• Team development
• Supply chain improvement programmes

Currently a Supply Chain Manager, Materials Manager or Supervisor within a manufacturer, you will be experienced in working in an assembly engineering environment. Experience in a business driven by technical drawings and BOMs is essential. You will be experienced in the full end to end supply chain management with experience of managing planning, materials and warehouse management. You will be an excellent relationship builder and a highly effective leader. You will be numerate and analytical and be proven in working in a structured yet collaborative way. Experienced and proven in developing high performing teams is key. MRP experience is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an established, secure and growing business. This role offers immediate challenge as well as the opportunity to be a part of an exciting growth strategy. Offering a competitive salary alongside an excellent benefits package.

Supply Chain Administrator

Competitive + Benefits including annual bonus

Welwyn Garden City

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Supply Chain Administrator to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City

Performance Objectives

• Raise Purchase Reqs when required for site.
• Follow through and chase approvals.
• PO entry on our Systems.
• Confirming Acknowledgements against PO, Challenging lead-times and price if needed
• Liaise with suppliers on all open POs, create reports to update on progress.
• Launching Works Orders into production
• Sorting invoice queries for all (PO amount vs Invoice rec) Raising PRs for the difference with approval.
• Owning Non-Stocked POs and making sure they are booked in to release payments on time
• Tracking contract renewal and clauses etc on all contracts
• Tracking Spend - are we within budget for the year split by supplier.
• General Cover for Supply Chain Team - Running reports, Subcon Communications, Planning Functions
• Working with all departments to support any current procurement activities.
• Requesting stock adjustments, chasing approvals and amending stock once approved
• Supporting RFQs with updated pricing on any BOM related items

Person Specification

• A-C GCSE Level or equivalent in English and Maths
• Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Full Driving Licence and Car
• Comfortable and experienced in communicating via telephone and email
• Experience of planning and prioritising to meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate and liaise effectively at all levels within the Company.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with clients, suppliers, immediate team members and other production teams;
• IT proficiency with the ability to input and retrieve data;

Desirable

• Experience in similar manufacturing industry.

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Closing Date: 14/08/2025

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JOB TITLE -  SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Location: Hull    Type: Permanent     

Job Summary:

• We are currently representing a role on behalf of our client who are a Food manufacturing business based in the East Yorkshire region, who have very exciting plans to continue their growth and are now looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join the business who has a strong focus on planning, capacity management and S&OP

Main Duties:

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Lead the end-to-end production planning process, creating accurate short, medium and long term plans to meet customer demand.

• Manage capacity planning across multiple production lines, ensuring optimal resource utilisation and identifying constraints or risks.

• Lead and coordinate the S&OP process working cross-functionally with internal teams.

• Use data and forecasting tools to improve planning accuracy, drive efficiencies and support decision-making.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration between planning and operational delivery.

• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, packaging and finished goods.

• Lead supply chain performance analysis and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, regulatory, and quality standards across planning and supply functions.

Person Specification:

• Strong background in supply chain planning and capacity management within a Food Manufacturing environment.

• Experienced in leading or significantly contributing to the S&OP process.

• Highly analytical with excellent Excel and ERP/MRP system skills.

• Commercially aware, with a strategic mindset and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.

• Excellent communicator, capable of presenting planning data clearly and driving alignment across departments.

Supply Chain Analyst job description

Founded in 2018, Distinctive is a fast growing grocery sourcing business, supplying British retailers with differentiated products that customers truly value. The UK grocery market has been going through a massive transformation and Distinctive is on a mission to help retailers and brands grow faster throughout this process.

Managed by a team of highly experienced ex-retailers that have set out to transform the way products reach customers; we deliver ambient and chilled, food and non-food products to our UK retail customers. We are expanding rapidly and are constantly looking for the right people to join our team.

The Supply Chain Analyst will play a fundamental role in the growth of Distinctive. Working closely with product supply partners, retail customers and various logistics partners, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop and shape a role and a team.

Responsibilities

This is a hugely diverse and varied role. The purpose of this role is to manage the operational supply chain as the business continues to grow and this will involve such activities as tracking store sales, waste and inventory levels, analysing required supply volumes, processing purchase orders and building transport plans. Working with our partners to track products across the supply chain, as well as liaising and coordinating with retailers and stores.

In order to succeed in this role, you will have:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good commercial acumen
• Background in grocery retail or consumer goods and understand basic concepts in this sector
• Ability to work independently and in an ambiguous environment
• Have strong excel skills
• Good team player willing to roll up their sleeves

Location

• Our office is based in Lichfield and the ideal candidate will be Midlands based
• Work is hybrid and some travel necessary so a UK driving license is required

Benefits

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• Company pension scheme