Specialist Distribution Center

DC Expansion & Cost Performance:

• Accountable for delivering DC operations within approved OPEX and Capex budgets.
• Own cost levers across pallets, logistics, manpower, and fleet utilization.
• Drive DC cost-to-serve improvement initiatives in collaboration with C&P and Ops Excellence.
• Implement optimal DC to DSD scheduling to improve cost efficiency and service levels. 
• Monitor and control 3PL performance against commercial terms and SLAs. (Cost and penalty framework)
• Lead DC expansion and capacity ramp up execution as per approved Capex plan.
• Work on optimising the route planning for last mile deliveries.

Operations Proficiency:

• Drive productivity improvement initiatives across picking, loading, dispatch, and transfer execution.

• Own execution of transport network plans defined by Ops Excellence, ensuring local feasibility and compliance.

• Plan and deploy manpower and fleet at ground level to optimize capacity utilization (thru Ops-ex Models).

• Implement DC layout and process improvements to enhance throughput and reduce handling time in coordination with 3PL.

• Documentation Proficiency: 

• Have strong documentation skills, particularly in creating process and training documents.

• Develop SLAs and SOPs for feature usage, bug reporting, and system issues FAQs.

• Document any new applicable functional requirements as necessary for enhancements to core products to meet scope of proposed solution. 

• Create and update training materials as needed. 

Process Compliance: 

• Ensure the DC team follows correct processes in on-ground operations and WMS postings to avoid matching errors. 

• Analyzes and investigates system transactions, inventory data entry etc to ensure overall accuracy.

• Maintain safety, regulatory compliance, and operational risk control standards.

Stakeholder Management: 

• Ensure proper information flow through the right communication channels.

• Engage on a daily basis with 3PL, regional and central teams.

What Did We Order?

● Bachelor’s degree with minimum 3-5 years of experience in a fast-paced DC environment (ideally in a 3PL or Ecommerce/Quick Commerce space) 

● Two (2) to Three (3) years’ experience utilizing a major WMS platform like Manhattan/Infor/Microsoft Dynamics/etc

● Extremely organized and process-driven, Lean Six Sigma or 5S understanding preferred

● Analytical skill set demonstrated by an advanced proficiency in GSheet, MS Excel, Data studio, Tableau.

● Strong problem solving abilities with a process oriented mindset

● Strong written and verbal communication skills across a set of stakeholders