Distribution Center Specialist

Job description

Distribution center specialist for Talabat's tMart and logistics operations in Bahrain.

Responsibilities:

- 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.

Requirements:

- 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• 3PL management
• Excel
• Lean Six Sigma
• Tableau
• WMS