Distribution Centre Manager

Morgan McKinley is exclusively representing a key client in the distribution sector in the appointment of a Distribution Centre Manager for their South Dublin operation.

Our client is a well-established and market-leading distribution business with a strong national footprint. Due to continued growth and strategic focus on operational excellence, they are seeking a high-calibre Distribution Centre Manager to lead and optimise their South Dublin facility.

This role requires a strong, visible leader with a hands-on management style and deep systems expertise, particularly across SAP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

• Provide strong, floor-based leadership across all warehouse operations

• Lead, develop, and motivate supervisors and operational teams

• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement

• Set clear performance expectations and drive high standards

Operational Excellence

• Oversee all inbound, outbound, picking, packing, and dispatch functions

• Ensure service levels and OTIF targets are consistently achieved

• Identify and implement operational efficiencies across people, process, and systems

• Optimise labour planning and resource allocation

Systems & Data Management

• Take full ownership of SAP and WMS performance and utilisation

• Ensure system discipline, data integrity, and reporting accuracy

• Use performance dashboards and system analytics to drive decision-making

• Lead process improvements through enhanced system capability

Inventory Control

• Drive best-in-class inventory accuracy and stock control

• Oversee cycle counts and manage variance investigations

• Implement root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Reduce shrinkage and improve stock visibility

Performance & Cost Management

• Develop and track KPIs across productivity, accuracy, service, and cost

• Monitor operational performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Manage budgets, labour costs, and operational expenditure

Health & Safety

• Champion a safety-first culture

• Ensure full compliance with all regulatory and internal standards

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Distribution Centre Manager / Warehouse Manager within a fast-paced environment

• Strong leadership capability with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach

• Extensive SAP and WMS experience (essential)

• Demonstrated success in improving inventory accuracy and operational performance

• Strong analytical capability with experience using data to drive efficiencies

• Experience managing teams, budgets, and performance frameworks

• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean / Six Sigma experience advantageous)