Global Distribution Manager - High-Volume Healthcare Distributor (Dublin)

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Sector: Global Healthcare Distribution
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Global Distribution Manager to lead operations at a high-volume healthcare distribution centre in Dublin. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient movement of critical healthcare products across international markets.

The Role

As Global Distribution Manager, you will oversee all aspects of distribution centre operations, driving excellence in people leadership, regulatory compliance (GMP/GDP), and process optimisation. You will lead and inspire a large team, ensuring delivery performance meets the highest standards while building strong partnerships with stakeholders across the global supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the distribution centre team, fostering a high-performance culture built on accountability and collaboration.

• Ensure full compliance with GMP/GDP standards and regulatory requirements,

• Manage day-to-day distribution operations including order fulfilment, transportation, inventory control, and ERP documentation.

• Report on KPIs across service, people, delivery, and safety; drive corrective and preventive actions where needed.

• Implement lean methodologies to improve space utilisation, flow, and overall efficiency.

• Champion best-in-class housekeeping (7S principles) and a strong health, safety, and quality culture.

• Oversee training, succession planning, and performance management to ensure a resilient, skilled workforce.

Candidate Profile

• 8- 10 years plus managing large-scale distribution centre or warehouse operations within pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare logistics.

• Demonstrated people management expertise, with a proven record of motivating and building effective teams.

• Strong knowledge of GMP/GDP, FDA regulations.

• Results-driven, with the ability to deliver improvements in complex, high-volume environments.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills; ability to influence across all levels.

• Proficiency with ERP systems; Lean/continuous improvement expertise is a strong advantage.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
  

  The Next Step for you:

  Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Sarah Mac Mullan from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on 00 353 1 6498546

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