On the Road Performance Manager

Jingdong Development France; Coventry; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

JINGDONG Logistics, part of JD.com, is seeking an experienced On The Road Performance Manager in the UK. You will drive best-in-class road performance across our UK Delivery Station network, ensuring operations teams have the processes to achieve optimal performance without hurting efficiency.

The role offers growth within a cutting-edge logistics environment. You will lead reporting, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with DSPs and capacity planning to maximize on‑road

Qualifications

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• 2+ years of On The Road performance experience in this field.
• 4–5 years of experience in last mile operations or DSP-facing roles.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Stakeholder management in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Build reporting mechanisms to drive On The Road performance and provide visibility to leadership and operations teams.
• Develop processes and decision trees to support critical daily decisions while protecting customer promises and efficiency.
• Collaborate with capacity planning to optimize efficiency through timeline management for delivery.
• Coordinate with DSP management to address performance concerns through a defined process.
• Work with Process Excellence to ensure Stations SOPs support optimal performance management.
• Manage and report on DILO and identify defects between First Mile, Middle Mile and Last Mile.
• Coordinate with Training to develop content for Station Teams to improve performance.
• Create reporting and review frameworks for daily, weekly and monthly performance reviews.

Skills

English fluency

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project deployment

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.

UK On the Road Performance Manager

Hours - 40 per week

Shifts pattern: Mon-Fri

Location - Milton Keynes/Coventry

At Joy Logistics, the supply chain and logistics arm of JD.com , you will work with cutting‑edge technology and automation to deliver a seamless service to customers. We offer real career growth, with opportunities to develop your skills in a fast‑paced environment and advance within our global business.

We are seeking an experienced On The Road (OTR) Performance Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving best in class performance on the road Performance to this across our UK Delivery Station network. Ensuring that our Operations teams are equipped with processes and mechanisms to drive optimal performance without impacting efficiency targets.

Responsibilities

• Building mechanisms and reporting that drive On The Road Performance and create visibility and trends for leadership to review and operations teams to act.
• Development of processes and decision trees that support critical decisions throughout the day that protect customer promise but maintain efficiency.
• Collaborating with capacity planning to optimise efficiency through management of operational timelines to maximise on road time for delivery.
• Working closely with Delivery Service Partner (DSP) management on specific DSP performance concerns, ensuring concerns are addressed through a defined process
• Working with Process Excellence to ensure all Stations SOP's are built to incorporate optimal performance management.
• Management and reporting of Operational DILO and identification of defects between First Mile, Middle Mile and Last Mile.
• Co‑ordination with the Training Team to develop learning content that support Station Teams in driving optimal performance.
• Building reporting and review frameworks for daily, weekly and monthly business reviews performance trends and improvements

Key Metrics

• First Time Delivery Success +98%
• On Time Despatch +97%
• Parcels Per Route - (Efficiency Targets)

Requirements

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Comprehensive understanding of On The Road Performance with a minimum of 2 years' experience working in this field.
• 4-5 years' experience working within the last mile environment within operational or DSP facing roles.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Stakeholder Management in a matrix level organisation.
• Experience in building and deploying projects and programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At JINGDONG Logistics, we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.