Inbound Supervisor

Jingdong Development France; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JINGDONG Logistics (JD Logistics) in Manchester seeks a Warehouse Supervisor - Inbound to lead daily inbound operations, ensure safe and accurate stock receipt, and oversee 20–30 staff including agency workers. You will plan staffing, coordinate inbound bookings, and drive productivity and quality across the inbound function.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on execution, and a commitment to safety. Join a fast-paced logistics team focused on reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading inbound warehouse operations.
• Experience managing 20-30 staff including agency workers.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead all inbound activities: unloading, goods receipt, put-away and quality checks.
• Plan daily staffing and equipment based on forecast inbound volumes.
• Coordinate inbound bookings and delivery schedules with Customer Service for external operations.
• Direct Team Leaders and inbound workforce of 20–30 employees, ensuring clear handovers.
• Monitor attendance, productivity and quality; coach and support performance in partnership with Warehouse Manager.

Skills

Inbound operations

Staff supervision

Health and safety

Tools

IWMS

IAMS

Job description

Who We Are

At JINGDONG Logistics (JD Logistics), part of JD.com, we are a leading technology-driven supply chain and logistics solutions provider under JD.com. Built on deep expertise in automation, smart fulfilment, and data intelligence, we operate end-to-end logistics services that empower businesses and enhance customer experience. Our integrated networks span warehouse management, line-haul transportation, last-mile delivery, bulky items logistics, cold chain, and cross-border operations, ensuring speed, reliability, and precision at every stage.

Our Global Reach

JINGDONG Logistics has developed one of the most extensive logistics infrastructures in the world, managing more than 3,600 warehouses with over 34 million square meters of space. Our Global Smart Supply Chain Network combines highly automated warehousing with robust international transportation solutions, enabling seamless cross-border movement. Today, we operate 130+ bonded, direct mail, and overseas warehouses across 23 countries and regions, supported by our global brands, JoyLogistics and JoyExpress, as we continue scaling JD.com's international logistics footprint.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://www.jingdonglogistics.com/

What We Offer

Joining JD Logistics means helping shape the future of global supply chain and logistics. You'll work with smart warehousing, autonomous delivery, and innovative technology that keeps goods moving worldwide. With a competitive salary, great locations, and a supportive, people-first culture, you'll have the space to take on meaningful challenges, grow your skills, and make a real impact in a fast-evolving industry.

About The Team

You'll be joining the JINGDONG Logistics team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor - Inbound

Department: Warehouse Operations

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Role Purpose

Lead the daily inbound operation, ensuring stock moves safely, accurately and efficiently from arrival and unloading through receiving, quality checks, system receipt and put-away. Manage Team Leaders and warehouse operatives, plan resources against expected volumes, and deliver agreed productivity, quality and service targets.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee all inbound activities, including container and trailer unloading, pre-sorting, quantity and quality checks, goods receipt, labelling, put-away and inbound exception handling.
• Plan daily staffing, equipment and receiving capacity based on scheduled arrivals, forecast inbound volumes and outstanding workload. Adjust resource allocation throughout the shift to address changing priorities.
• For external customer operations, manage inbound bookings and coordinate delivery frequency and arrival schedules with Customer Service, ensuring booked volumes remain within available receiving capacity.
• For internal fulfilment operations, use expected inbound volumes from the system to plan staffing and unloading capacity, providing clear guidance on container unloading and receiving priorities.
• Lead Team Leaders and an inbound workforce of approximately 20-30 employees, including agency workers. Set clear responsibilities, conduct shift briefings and maintain effective shift handovers.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, productivity and work quality. Coach employees, identify training needs and support performance and absence management in partnership with the Warehouse Manager and HR.
• Use IAMS to review workforce schedules and attendance, and IWMS to monitor inbound tasks, stock receipts, put-away progress and operational exceptions.
• Ensure all physical stock movements are accurately and promptly recorded in IWMS, maintaining alignment between system records and actual stock.
• Investigate and resolve shortages, overages, damaged goods, incorrect labels, SKU discrepancies and system or location issues. Ensure affected stock is appropriately segregated and outstanding actions are followed through to closure.
• Monitor receiving and put-away timeliness, productivity, receipt accuracy, backlog and exception rates. Analyse performance gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Inventory, Outbound, Customer Service and other relevant teams to resolve capacity constraints, maintain stock availability and minimise operational disruption.
• Enforce health and safety requirements, safe unloading practices, manual handling procedures, PPE standards and housekeeping. Ensure equipment is operated only by appropriately trained and authorised employees.
• Maintain SOP compliance, accurate operational reports and clear handover records. Escalate staffing shortages, equipment issues, safety concerns and risks to service delivery promptly.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow, labour utilisation, space usage and cost efficiency, and support the implementation of agreed improvements.
• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent wi