What are the function and responsibilities of a distributor manager in an organization?
Distributor manager are responsible for distribution and storage of goods.
They ensure right product are delivered at the economical price to the right people and at the right time. They may be involved in stock control, warehousing, transportation and monitoring of the proper flow of goods, This require prior knowledge of supply chain management to ensure there is effective coordination between supplier of raw material, manufacturer, retailer and consumer.
Responsibilities of Distributor manager
- In this one needs to manage levels and amounts of stocks, transportation costs and delivery charges which is done by using computers.
- Use data from previous entries done on computer to ensure a better performance next time and plan improvements.
- Staff management according to current requirements, this may involve reallocating them according to changes occurred.
- Grow business by arranging new contracts.
- Understanding and analyzing logistical problem and generating a solution for it.
- Monitor the development of business products within legislation constraints.
- Deal with fuel cost and environment pressure
In addition to this there are other responsibilities of a distributor manager like
- Implement safety and health measures
- Managing the training issues of Staff Members
- Motivate other staff members
- Manage the projects and set objective
- Plan the optimal path for delivery route
- Implement new strategies’ of supply chain
So these are various requirements of distributor manager.This field requires people who can work away from home.
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Good work!
Nice written..!!
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Good One 😀
If you enjoy coordinating a process to its completion, this career option may suit you. Most distributor managers work in shifts. But then, the salary expected is worth it.
good work 🙂