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Logistics and distribution manager : Salary and conditions

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  • Range of typical starting salaries for new graduates: £19,000 - £22,000. Larger companies may pay more, especially on completion of training. It is common for graduates to earn double their starting salary after five years.
  • Range of salaries at middle to senior management level: £45,000 - £120,000, depending on budget, company size, specific role and ambition.
  • Some companies pay bonuses, which are often arranged to take into account individual, departmental and group performance. They are generally in the range of 10-40% and can significantly enhance basic pay.
  • Enhancements such as company cars, stocks and shares, health insurance and pension schemes may be available depending on the employer and job role.
  • Working hours vary, but managers should expect to work long hours and possibly shifts. Weekend work is common and there is a definite 24/7 culture.
  • The working environment ranges from the office to the warehouse or shop floor and dress standards reflect this. Office wear is most usual.
  • Self-employment and freelance work is sometimes possible once experience has been gained.
  • Part-time work may be available.
  • This is still an occupational area that attracts more men than women, particularly in storage and transport. However, the imbalance is slowly improving with increased graduate entry. Women are becoming better represented in management roles, especially in the retail sector.
  • This industry is fast moving and work may be stressful.
  • The role occasionally involves travel away from home. In the early stages of training, graduates may be expected to be mobile. For some, considerable overseas travel may be required.
 
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Written by AGCAS editors
Date: 
September 2010
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