BEVERAGE INDUSTRY LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Job description

Brewery or Beverage Industry Logistics managers handle processes involved in a supply chain, liaising with a variety of parties including suppliers of raw materials, manufacturers, retailers and consumers. This is often a two-way process with return of goods.

Drinks Industry Logistics managers coordinate processes to ensure customer satisfaction. An awareness of and strategic response to external influences, such as legislation, fuel costs and environmental pressures, is vital.

The role of distribution manager within Drinks Industry logistics may involve transportation, stock control, warehousing, and ensuring structures are in place to monitor the flow of goods and materials.

It plays a key part within any Beverage Industry logistics role in forecasting increasingly complex systems of stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and performance evaluation.

Beverage Logistics Manager Typical work activities

Responsibilities vary according to the specific job role and whether the employing company is a Beverage manufacturer, retailer, or specialist service provider (Third party logistics or 3PL).

A range of business tasks is undertaken to support the smooth and efficient operation of drinks industry supply chain processes, and typical work activities usually include:

monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of goods;
coordinating and controlling the order cycle and associated information systems;
analysing data to monitor performance and plan improvements and demand;
allocating and managing staff resources according to changing needs;
liaising and negotiating with customers and suppliers;
developing business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions.

When managing warehouse or transport staff, the role may also include: