Distribution Manager - Bitumen

You as the Distribution Manager - Bitumen will work cross-functionally managing our Bitumen Distribution across the South East and Midlands region, this will primarily include the day-to-day management and communications with your colleagues and customers to provide the 'face' of Tarmac. You will work with our Asphalt plants and haulage partner to ensure all sites are replenished with Bitumen as and when they need it. You will be instrumental in moving Tarmac from a 100% supplier delivered model; to a 100% collect and own delivery model, this will be a key focus during the first year of the role. i.e. Establishing a Tarmac delivery model for our Asphalt plants. This role will play a major part in developing the strategy for that transition, as well as implementing this new model. Your role as a Distribution Manager - Bitumen will include (not exhaustive):

• Ensure ownership on all Bitumen day to day activities and be ready to receive and manage escalation processes as well as your everyday workload
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the business you're working for by identifying and taking ownership of opportunities for improvement to the processes we use, the services we provide and the values you can add to the business
• Manage the input of accurate customer data into the CRM system for your business unit
• Responsible for the Quality Control processes related to Bitumen supply
• Ensure our loading terminal maintains UKCA accreditation
• Oversee the daily testing process to ensure product is in specification as to the end user requirements
• Based on test results, produce blend recipes daily and liaise with terminal operator to ensure they are applied
• Manage Bitumen ship imports ensuring all required testing and inspection is carried out
• Manage our truck imports to the terminal of blend components or additives - placing orders for replenishment
• Detail in-tank transfers and blends when required
• Work with the Tarmac technical teams in the developmental support of new products
• Act as focal point with Bitumen suppliers on all technical items
Key Stakeholders you will liaise within the responsibilities of this role: Senior Operations Managers - Head of Bitumen Operations - Haulage Partner - Terminal Operator - Site Managers - Health & Safety team - Procurement and support teams - National Logistics team - Area Operations teams - Area Commercial teams - Industry Bodies - Customers

To succeed in the role of a Distribution Manager - Bitumen the following is what we are looking for in a future colleague:
• Experience in the logistical / distribution of Bitumen would prove extremely beneficial, but we would consider the equivalent experience in the fuel, oil or gas environment in this role
• A strong focus on delivery service and partnership building
• The willingness to travel between Tarmac offices, this will be required in the role
• Experience of strategic planning, process improvement and bitumen management
• Confident in the use of IT systems
• Outstanding communication, leadership, collaboration and influencing skills
• Strong analytical skills with ability to solve complex problems
• Effective decision making skills
  
  At Tarmac we are currently recruiting for an experienced Distribution Manager - Bitumen for our site based in Dagenham in Essex. Whilst you will be expected to travel to site when required, we are offering that this role can be based anywhere in the UK. This role is commutable from such locations as Tilbury, Gravesend, Rochester, Gillingham, Dartford, Purfleet on Thames, Grays, Wickford, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Brentwood, Billericay, Dagenham, Erith, Barking, Wanstead, Walthamstow, Woolwich, Greenwich, Dartford, Sidcup, London, Bromley, Sevenoaks, Chingford, Waltham Cross, Hackney and the surrounding areas.
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In addition to the role of Distribution Manager - Bitumen we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
• Training and development opportunities, Salary Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Package