Distribution Systems Manager
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Full time
- Location based
- Bristol
- Hours per week
- 37.5
- Dates that interviews will take place
- Interviews will be held in person.
- Salary
- £42,707 - £50,096
- Summary of vacancy
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Are you a resilient, systems-focused problem solver ready to transform how logistics and data come together in a national operation?
Then we want to talk to you!As a compensation we offer basic salary of £42,707 - £50,096 plus Car Scheme (company car or car allowance- up to £8,007), BUPA private healthcare, up to 10% annual bonus, Company Pension, 25 holiday days + Banking Holiday, Benefits Catalogue.
- About the role
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What will I be doing?
You’ll act as the subject matter expert for our TMS—bridging operations, IT, and finance to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely haulage operations across the UK.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the ongoing optimisation and technical ownership of our Transport Management System (TMS)
- Collaborating with logistics, fleet, finance, and IT teams to manage 140k+ transport transactions annually
- Ensuring seamless integration with SAP/MM, CLEAR, and other ERP systems
- Building and maintaining SQL queries and Power BI dashboards to track transport KPIs and system accuracy
- Managing pricing uploads, fuel surcharge calculations, and invoice workflows within the TMS
- Acting as the key point of contact for both UK stakeholders and external TMS providers (Germany-based)
- Supporting occasional UK site visits as part of project implementation (approx. 20% travel)
What will I need?
You’ll bring strong technical understanding, high attention to detail, and a self-starter mindset that thrives on making systems and data work harder for operations.
We’re looking for:
- Solid experience in transport, logistics, supply chain, IT, or business systems
- Advanced SQL and Power BI skills; experience with ERP/TMS integrations (SAP/MM ideal)
- Proven ability to manage complex data flows, pricing structures, and transactional accuracy
- Strong organisational and project management skills (formal PM training a bonus)
- An analytical mindset, capable of simplifying data for real-world logistics impact
- Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising across technical and non-technical teams
- Resilience and initiative—comfortable owning a system used by 500+ users
Who we are
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a forward-thinking company recognised as one of the top places in the UK to work. We are proud of the fantastic opportunities for personal growth and development we offer our people. As we continue to develop and grow, you can play an important part in the essential work we are doing to make businesses and communities more sustainable.
With a raft of benefits, family-friendly policies and excellent remuneration packages, there’s never been a better time to join SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. A friendly and supportive place that you will love to work in, we believe creativity, clear communication and our drive for excellence are the keys to our success. If you share our thinking – and have the qualities we’re looking for – you could play a big part in our dedicated team.
We reserve the right to close this role early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.*No agencies please*
- Job Description
- Job_description_Distribution_Systems_Manager_Aug_2025.pdf
- Closing Date
- 02/09/2025