Operational Manager

PT Asia Prima Konjac; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 111,600,000 - 200,880,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Asia Prima Konjac in Surabaya, East Java, is seeking an Operational Manager to oversee warehousing, storage, and distribution operations and to drive efficiency and continuous improvement. This full-time role focuses on SOP adherence, inventory control, and vendor negotiation.

You will lead daily operations, manage the warehouse team, coordinate cross-functional activities, and prepare KPI reports for management review. Prior FMCG/food industry exposure and ERP/WMS experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma (D3) or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, logistics, warehousing, or distribution, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience leading teams and managing freight or 3PL vendors.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, warehouse operations, order fulfillment, and cost control.
• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, basic dashboards).
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations end-to-end to ensure efficiency, timeliness, and SOP alignment.
• Control inventory and stock accuracy, including stock opname and cycle counts.
• Manage warehouse operations: receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Ensure orders are processed and delivered on time; manage shipping and returns.
• Negotiate rates and SLAs with freight and 3PL vendors.
• Control budgets and costs; drive efficiency improvements.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate operations, warehouse, and logistics teams.
• Develop and implement SOPs; ensure compliance and safety; support audits.
• Prepare operational and KPI reports with improvement recommendations.
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Finance, HR, IT, and management.

Skills

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

MS Excel

Job description

About the role

As the Operational Manager at PT Asia Prima Konjac, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the company's warehousing, storage and distribution operations in Surabaya, East Java. This full-time position is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective management of the company's logistics and supply chain activities, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and optimisation.

What you'll be doing

Lead daily operations end-to-end to ensure they run efficiently, on time, and in line with SOPs.

Control inventory and stock accuracy, including stock opname and cycle counts.

Manage warehouse operations: receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.

Ensure orders are processed and delivered on time, and manage shipping and returns.

Manage and evaluate freight and 3PL vendors, including rate and SLA negotiation.

Control operational budget and costs, and drive efficiency improvements.

Lead, coach, and evaluate the operations, warehouse, and logistics teams.

Develop and implement SOPs, ensure compliance and workplace safety, and support audits.

Prepare regular operational and KPI reports with improvement recommendations.

Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Finance, HR, IT, and management.

Qualifications

Diploma (D3) or Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, logistics, warehousing, or distribution, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.

Experience leading teams and managing freight or 3PL vendors.

Strong knowledge of inventory management, warehouse operations, order fulfillment, and cost control.

Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, basic dashboards).

Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Willing to work in the office, warehouse, and operational areas, and to visit vendors when needed.

Experience in FMCG, food and beverage, or manufacturing, and with ERP/WMS systems, is a plus.

Intermediate English is a plus.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Berapa gaji bulanan yang kamu inginkan?
• Berapa tahun pengalaman kerjamu sebagai manajer operasional?
• Pernahkah kamu mendapatkan pekerjaan yang bertanggung jawab untuk kontrol stok?
• How many years experience in Distribution Management do you have?

PT. Asia Prima Konjac aspires to be a prominent player in the production and distribution of food commodities and specialties. As trailblazers in Konjac development in Indonesia, APK has laid robust foundations to create a distinctive offering in Konjac products across various formats. This includes introducing Konjac Rice (FUKUMI) to consumer markets and delivering B2B specialty ingredients, leveraging Konjac properties for texturizers and stabilizers. Specializing in premium-quality Konjac and other Hydrocolloids Ingredients, APK has strategically expanded its reach into the Dairy Industry. This expansion underscores our commitment to advancing food technology and innovating the food.