DISTRIBUTION CENTER MANAGER

announces following job vacancy

DISTRIBUTION CENTER MANAGER

Department: Warehouse Dry

Location: Brasov

Role Overview: The Distribution Center Manager is responsible for leading all warehouse operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective storage and distribution activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, compliance and customer service. The role drives operational excellence, continuous improvement and team performance, ensuring warehouse operations fully support business and supply chain objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate all warehouse operations to ensure safe, efficient and compliant performance.
• Deliver operational excellence through effective resource utilization, process optimization and productivity improvements.
• Define, monitor and improve warehouse KPIs in line with functional and business objectives.
• Manage warehousing budgets, monitor costs and identify opportunities for efficiency gains and cost reduction.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and workforce flexibility to meet changing operational demands.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management and development of warehouse teams.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through WCM principles and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality, Environmental and ISO standards.
• Manage relationships with logistics providers, service suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain warehouse procedures, policies and systems to support operational performance and governance.
• Support digitalization and the effective use of business applications and reporting tools for decision-making and operational control.

Requirements:

Must have:

• University degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a managerial role within logistics, warehousing or supply chain operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing large operational teams.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, logistics processes and performance management.
• Experience in budget management and cost optimization.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Nice to Have:

• Postgraduate studies or certifications in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Management.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with SAP and warehouse management systems.
• Lean Manufacturing, WCM or Continuous Improvement background.
• Project management experience.

Contact:

Recruitment Specialist: Andreea.Kadar@asahibeer.ro

This role will be posted until: 20/11/2026.

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Ursus Breweries, part of Asahi Europe and International, we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs.  We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.