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. Qualifications - 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