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To maximise RDC sales and profitability through creating and maintaining long-lasting B2B relationships, delivering excellent customer service and ensuring the safe and efficient running of the RDC operation
Job Responsibility:
Analyse RDC sales and profit performance using available database information, to identify actions to address areas for improvement
Take action to ensure local market knowledge and wider commercial information is kept up-to-date and communicated to relevant staff
Communicate range developments and RDC performance to support sales effort
Work closely with UAN GA and FPS sales team to maximise opportunities for growth
Take responsibility for the profit and loss performance of the RDC, including the management of costs and business development to achieve delivery of profit
Build and maintain positive customer relationships by using a range of contact methods (e.g. telephone, visits, invitations to trade shows etc.)
Review and improve delivery service to aid business development
Resolve customer queries and issues
Process customer returns and warranties effectively and efficiently, in line with company procedures
Manage warehouse layout to maximise operational efficiency
Manage and monitor stock movements, carry out the required number of stock checks annually, make sure stock systems are maintained and updated
Make sure all: aspects of RDC activities comply with company procedures and policies
necessary actions are taken in response to audit findings within agreed parameters
and RDC staff understand how they can influence costs and contribute to RDC profitability
Make sure procedures are followed and reviewed in respect of security of stock and premises (including out-of-hours alarm calls)
Plan, monitor and adjust overall staffing levels to maintain operational efficiency
Use management information to identify opportunities to reduce costs/waste and improve operational efficiency
Credit management and banking
Lead on the recruitment and selection of new members of staff
Oversee the induction of new members of staff
Manage the performance of direct line reports by agreeing expectations (standards, measures etc.) and providing on-going feedback
Identify staff development needs and put plans in place to meet them, including providing coaching and on-the-job training where appropriate
Make sure driver training is organised (accident prevention)
Deal with staff issues promptly (e.g. under-performance, misconduct, absence) and in line with relevant FPS policies, liaising with HR Advisor as necessary
Lead on disciplinary/grievance/recruitment/post-accident investigations and interviews as required
Submit weekly absence and overtime calculations to payroll dept
Respond to regional management requests in line with specified deadlines
Attend regional and RDC review meetings with regional management
Escalate all RDC operational and sales issues promptly to relevant regional manager
Carry out regular communication with all field sales staff, holding two-way update on customer developments and issues
Communicate performance and change information to branch staff on an on-going basis
Health and safety - make sure: all RDC equipment is recorded accurately and checked regularly
weekly RDC H & S inspections are carried out and remedial action taken accordingly
accidents and incidents are recorded in line with FPS procedure
random vehicle safety checks are carried out
delivery vehicles and warehouse equipment is maintained and serviced in line with agreed frequency
RDC staff, contractors and visitors comply with H & S legislation, encouraging and developing a positive approach to Health and Safety at all levels
Requirements:
Flexible working pattern to ensure efficient/effective trading
Occasional out-of-hours travel requirements
Occasional overnight accommodation
May be required to drive Non-HGV delivery vehicle on occasion
Job may involve lifting/carrying/handling goods on occasion – maximum weight 25 kg