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Posted 4 days ago by Kforce Technology Staffing
ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Execution: Develop and manage onboarding plans, timelines, milestones, dependenci...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or San Jose, California
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Distribution Design Engineer II--Seattle WA (100% remote, once new office opens-...
Posted 4 days ago by Protos IT
Distribution Design Engineer (100% remote, once new office opens-Hybrid) Seattle, WA 6 months/YesWe're looking for indiv...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Project Engineering Manager (PEM) – Manifolds, Distribution and Connection Syste...
Posted 1 week ago by NES Fircroft
Job titleProject Engineering Manager (PEM) – Manifolds, Distribution and Connection Systems (MDC)Location: Stavanger, No...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Stavanger Rogaland
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Distribution Change & Adoption Lead (12-month fixed-term contract)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Pictet
Your team Pictet Asset Management (Pictet AM) manages the assets of some of the world's largest institutions, financial...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Geneva, Switzerland
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Sign UpDistribution Change & Adoption Lead (12 month fixed term contract), London
Posted 2 weeks ago by Pictet
Your team The Pictet Group is one of the world's leading independent wealth and asset managers. Founded in 1805 and head...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, United Kingdom
US Analyst Distribution and Asset Rotation (DAR) - Corporate Distribution (CLF)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Crédit Agricole S.A.
Job summaryAbout Crédit Agricole CIB Crédit Agricole CIB is the Corporate & Investment Banking arm of the Crédit Agr...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location New York, United States
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About Our Distribution Contract Roles
What does a distribution contractor do?
Organisations hire Distribution contractors within supply chain and logistics functions to manage the movement of goods from storage facilities to end customers or retail points, ensuring that distribution operations run efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the service levels required by the business. The scope of distribution contracting varies by seniority and engagement type: operational roles focus on warehouse management, transport planning, carrier management, and daily distribution execution, while more senior contracts involve distribution network design, 3PL management, distribution cost optimisation, or leading a distribution transformation programme. Contractors are brought in to cover vacancies in distribution management, to provide capacity during peak trading periods, or to lead specific distribution improvement projects.
The skills expected of Distribution contractors depend on the level of the role. Operational distribution roles require experience managing high-volume distribution environments, familiarity with warehouse management systems such as SAP WM, Manhattan, or Blue Yonder, and the ability to manage transport partners and carrier relationships to cost and service targets. Senior distribution management roles require experience designing distribution networks, managing significant 3PL relationships, overseeing distribution cost budgets, and leading operational teams through change. Knowledge of transport regulations, including working time directives, driver hours rules, and carrier licensing requirements, is expected for roles with direct transport management responsibility. Experience in the specific distribution model relevant to the client, whether B2C e-commerce fulfilment, retail store replenishment, or B2B distribution, is a meaningful differentiator.
What is the market like for distribution contractors?
The market for Distribution contractors is a steady market within the broader supply chain discipline, most active in retail, e-commerce, FMCG, and third-party logistics. The rapid growth of e-commerce fulfilment has created sustained demand for distribution specialists who understand high-velocity, customer-facing distribution operations. Seasonal peaks in retail and food distribution create predictable surges in contractor demand, particularly in the run-up to Christmas and other trading events. The ongoing consolidation and transformation of distribution networks, driven by cost pressure and changing customer expectations, continues to generate project-based contract demand alongside the steady operational cover market.
How much do distribution contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for distribution roles typically range from £250 to £500 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many distribution vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 100 distribution contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.