Area Operation Manager
Job type: | Permanent |
Industry: | Logistics & Supply Chain |
Expertise: | Supply Chain & Logistics |
Salary: | 100-150k |
Job published: | 12/9/2024 |
Job ID: | V-41964-1 |
Our client, a global logistics service provider with over 31,000 employees worldwide, is seeking an Area Operations Manager to oversee and optimise operations across multiple warehouse locations, including in-plant operations.
This role offers the tools and opportunities to grow your career in supply chain and logistics, within an organisation that values flat hierarchies, fast decision-making, and a supportive work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations across multiple warehouse locations, including in-plant operations, ensuring smooth inbound and outbound logistics such as receiving, inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping
- Implement strategies to optimise warehouse layout and material flow, reducing time and labour costs while maximising storage capacity
- Ensure warehouse operations meet KPIs for order accuracy, picking speed, and shipment efficiency
- Monitor and improve dock-to-stock and stock-to-ship lead times, ensuring efficient completion of processes within client expectations
- Develop and maintain robust inventory control processes, enabling real-time stock tracking through advanced Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Manage warehouse labour teams, optimising staffing levels and deployment to meet fluctuating demand
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, working with transport teams and third-party logistics providers for timely delivery
- Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements with vendors for material handling equipment, warehouse supplies, and third-party logistics services
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high standards of service in meeting warehousing needs
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise storage and space utilisation
- Ensure all operations comply with customer standards and regulatory, safety, and quality requirements in the in-plant environment
- Provide data-driven insights to support solution design teams in creating efficient layouts and systems that meet operational demands
- Collaborate with solution design on optimal warehouse layouts, storage solutions, and material flow to enhance operational efficiency
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Logistics or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered
- Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, consulting, or manufacturing, with strong expertise in warehousing and transportation (experience in a 3PL environment is highly advantageous)
- Project management and people management experience preferred
- Proficiency in English for reading, writing, and speaking (Good to Excellent level)
- Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting at all organisational levels
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills across business and customer organisations
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
- Positive, can-do attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Additional language skills or experience in operations or sales is a plus
- Willingness to travel among warehouse sites and the head office
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and optimise logistics operations in a fast-growing global company. If you have the skills and ambition to drive operational excellence, apply now!