About Orica At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.About the role We are looking for a Distribution Manager - Europe to lead the safe, compliant, reliable and cost-effective movement of products across our European network. This is a key regional leadership position within our EMEA Supply Chain organisation, with responsibility for transportation, warehousing, downstream deployment and distribution performance across Europe.You will set the direction for European distribution while enabling local leaders and specialists to own day-to-day execution. Working across countries, sites and functions, you will improve service, safety, compliance, resilience and cost performance, and ensure decisions are made with the wider European network in mind.The role leads approximately 5-8 direct reports and 65-75 indirect reports across Europe. Lisbon is the preferred location to support close collaboration with the regional leadership team. Candidates based at other major Orica locations in Europe may also be considered. The position includes travel to manufacturing plants, distribution centres and operational sites.What you will be doing • Lead the European Distribution function in support of the EMEA Supply Chain strategy, ensuring the safe, compliant, reliable and cost-effective movement of products across the region.• Own short-term downstream deployment and replenishment activities, including movements into distribution centres and outbound deliveries to regional distribution centres, customer field sites and magazines.• Develop and execute regional warehouse, transportation and distribution plans in partnership with Planning, Sourcing & Procurement, Manufacturing, Commercial and third-party logistics providers.• Take a strategic, pan-European view of the network, assessing corridors, ports, warehouses, routes and modal choices to improve resilience, competitiveness, lead time and handling efficiency.• Optimise European freight routing, carrier allocation and warehouse flows, reducing avoidable cost, demurrage, empty kilometres and operational complexity.• Manage distribution costs and productivity, including freight, warehousing, contractors, overtime, temporary labour and workforce plans.• Build effective carrier, warehouse and logistics-partner governance through contract execution, performance reviews, issue escalation and continuous improvement.• Ensure compliance with European and local requirements for the transportation and storage of regulated and dangerous goods,
