DC Operations & Cost Optimization Specialist

Talabat Holding; Manama; On-site; BHD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

talabat is seeking a DC Expansion & Cost Performance professional to manage operations within approved budgets and lead cost-saving initiatives across pallets, manpower, and fleet utilization. You will partner with C&P and Ops Excellence to improve cost-to-serve and Schedule optimization for last-mile delivery, while ensuring 3PL performance aligns with SLAs and CAPEX plans.

You’ll drive productivity gains in picking, loading, dispatch, and transfer, and deploy efficient manpower and fleet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years in a fast-paced DC environment (ideally in a 3PL or Ecommerce/Quick Commerce space).
• 2–3 years’ experience using a major WMS platform like Manhattan, Infor, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Lean Six Sigma or 5S understanding preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in GSheet, MS Excel, Data Studio, Tableau.
• Strong problem solving and communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 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 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 terms and SLAs.
• Lead DC expansion and capacity ramp-up per Capex plan.
• Optimize route planning for last mile deliveries.
• Drive productivity across picking, loading, dispatch, and transfer execution.
• Plan manpower and fleet at ground level to maximize capacity.
• Implement DC layout and process improvements with 3PL for throughput.
• Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, and SLAs for core processes.
• Ensure on-ground processes and WMS postings are accurate and compliant.
• Engage daily with 3PL, regional and central teams.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Data visualization

Communication (written & verbal)

Operations planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Manhattan

Infor

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

talabat is seeking a DC Expansion & Cost Performance professional to manage operations within approved budgets and lead cost-saving initiatives across pallets, manpower, and fleet utilization. You will partner with C&P and Ops Excellence to improve cost-to-serve and Schedule optimization for last-mile delivery, while ensuring 3PL performance aligns with SLAs and CAPEX plans.

You’ll drive productivity gains in picking, loading, dispatch, and transfer, and deploy efficient manpower and fleet