Distribution Technology Manager (Fixed Term) (Apply In Minutes)

GBP40,000 - GBP46,000 per annum plus GBP5,688 per annum car allowance, bonus and benefits.
Due to a secondment in the business, we are looking for a warehouse automation professional to join the Smiths News Operations team for a Fixed Term contract of between two and three years with an immediate start available.
Reporting into the existing job role holder, you will be required to provide management and ownership of the support of existing warehouse technologies along with bringing expertise and advice to the business to aid decision making on future automation investments.
You will be offered a hybrid and flexible working model based at our Head office in Swindon with depot visits as required.
About the role
To undertake day to day management a small field-based team supporting 34 depots nationally
Responsibility for the uptime management of warehouse technologies including pick by light systems, returns sortation, thermal printing solutions etc.
Use device management tools for maintaining & configuring c. 1,000 rugged mobile computers for delivery and returns processes
External relationship management with key operational technology suppliers & manufacturers
Identification of future automation technologies to provide further efficiencies and support future business growth
Discovery, recommendation, business case development and implementation for new warehouse technology investments
What we can offer you
Not only do we offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance and 5% match pension but you'll also have access to:
5,688 per annum car allowance
Company bonus
Company funded Health Cash Plan - providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
247 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
Private medical insurance
Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme
About you
A logistics professional with a keen interest and solid experience in the selection, implementation and management of warehouse and delivery technologies, being able to offer competencies in
Team Leadership
Account management
Proficiency in warehouse automation solutions
Enterprise mobility
Project management (including deployments)
End to end specification, recommendation & delivery of warehouse technology solutions
Desirable skills:
Experience of working in Transport & Logistics3PL sector
Use of Transport Management Planning, Routing and Delivery Systems
About us
Smiths News is the UK's largest news wholesaler. Our colleagues serve 24,000 retailers every day of the year, operating from 35 distribution centres.
Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We are working together to build and shape a culture that embraces people from all backgrounds, experiences, and orientations. Smiths News is dedicated to creating an authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.