Distributor Job Profile

Find out the typical duties requirements and opportunities of a Distributor”¦

Job Description:

As a distributor you will organise the storage and distribution of goods. As a part of this role you will ensure that the correct products are delivered to the correct location on time and at a good cost. You may also be involved in transportation, stock control, warehousing and monitoring the flow of goods.

Understanding the whole supply chain is significant so that you can coordinate it successfully and liaise with suppliers of raw materials, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

Responsibilities:

• Use IT systems to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs
• Use related information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle
• Use data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements
• Continually try to improve and develop business
• Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs
• Liaise and negotiate with customers and suppliers
• Develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions
• Understand, work with and possibly help to develop e-commerce
• Manage staff training issues
  
  
  
  

Skills:

• A logical approach to work
• The ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Commercial awareness
• A positive attitude
• Numeracy skills
• Some degree of IT literacy and the ability to handle electronic data
• Ability to manage change
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good time management
• Ability to work well as part of a team, and manage people
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation and analytical skills