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Job Description
We are a global leader in contract logistics, and this is your opportunity to shape a brand-new operation. You will play a key role in building processes, leading teams, and delivering high-quality service for a new customer from day one. If you enjoy combining operational leadership with real business impact, this role offers exactly that.
What you will be responsible for
- Leading daily warehouse operations and related support functions within a newly launched retail project
- Ensuring high safety standards (HSE) and promoting a strong safety culture across the operation
- Managing, motivating, and developing a larger team, including frontline managers and supervisors
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality, and productivity
- Monitoring and reporting performance to senior management and the customer
- Owning contractual KPIs and making sure targets are consistently met
- Taking responsibility for financial performance, including cost control and budgeting
- Planning resources, tracking forecast changes, and adjusting operational plans accordingly
What we expect
- Proven experience managing larger operational teams in logistics, production, or a similar environment
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations and performance management (KPIs, productivity, cost)
- Natural leadership skills with the ability to develop people and build a strong team culture
- Ability to communicate confidently in English on a daily basis
- Good analytical thinking and a structured, solution-oriented approach
- Solid user knowledge of MS Office tools
- Driving licence (category B)
What we offer
- The opportunity to grow professionally in operations and leadership
- A dynamic international environment where your ideas matter
- Participation in creating a brand‑new DHL Supply Chain operation in Romania
- Access to development programs and certified trainings
- Additional benefits to come — we are just beginning our journey!
Onboarding & training
- Structured onboarding plan to set you up for success from day one
- Initial training and hands-on support in our Romanian site in Bolintin-Deal
- Additional onboarding phase in an existing, fully operational site in Slovakia to gain best practice know-how