Assistant Manager - International Warehouse Operations at MR DIY International

MR DIY International; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MR DIY International in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia, is seeking an Assistant Manager for International Warehouse Operations. This on-site role drives daily warehouse functions, project implementations, and cross-cultural collaboration to support global distribution.

The candidate will lead a team, mentor staff, analyze performance, and coordinate with local management on new setups and expansions. Travel may be required to support international projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years in warehouse planning and operations.
• Strong leadership, organization, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of English; MS Office proficiency required.
• Ability to collaborate across cultures in international contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to international warehouse subordinates on daily functions and reporting.
• Support managers and stakeholders to achieve supply chain results.
• Assist with system troubleshooting in the international warehouse.
• Highlight issues from the warehouse to top management.
• Coach local warehouse staff on reporting and project requirements.
• Drive cross-functional process improvements and changes.
• Analyze distribution performance and capacity vs forecast; propose changes.
• Coordinate with local manager on new projects and process changes.
• Review work processes and suggest solutions during issues.
• Foster inter-department collaboration and align with project plans.
• Guide warehouse team on new projects like shifting, setup, stock take.
• Oversee project delivery and ensure high standards and timelines.
• Able to travel internationally or be based in the country to support setups.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Analytical

Problem-solving

English proficiency

MS Office

Cross-cultural communication

Multilingual (adv)

Warehouse planning

Operations management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Manager - International Warehouse Operations at MR DIY International in Seri Kembangan, M10, MY

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide directions and guidance to international warehouse subordinates in establishing daily routine job function and reporting methods.
• Support managers and any stakeholders in all aspects of day-to day operations to ensure the supply chain business results are achieved.
• Support any system troubleshooting in the respective international warehouse and ensure smooth operation.
• Highlight the issues and concerns from the warehouse to the top management.
• Guide and mentor the local warehouse team pertaining to any reporting as required by the top management.
• Drive cross functional team to change process and improvement actions.
• Analyse international warehouse distribution performance, capacity vs forecast planning and propose changes in operations.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the local warehouse manager in term of new project implementations and change in warehouse processes.
• Support department warehouse to review work processes, propose and suggest appropriate solutions to the warehouse team when issues arise.
• Foster strong inter-department relations and integrate the warehouse department with the project plans and operations.
• Coach and guide the warehouse team members for the new project implementations such as warehouse shifting, new warehouse setup, stock take and etc.
• Oversee the delivery of projects and making adjustments as necessary to ensure they are delivered to specifications and high standards.
• Monitor the progress and timeline of the new assignment across the team members to meet the project objectives.
• Able to travel internationally or to be based in the respective country to support the new warehouse setup, expansions projects, oversee and maintain the smooth daily operations of the local warehouse and other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Experience/ Skills requirement

• Minimum 4-5 years relevant experience in warehouse planning and operations
• Demonstrate appreciation and respect for cultural sensitivities especially in international/cross cultural interactions.
• Excellent in leadership, organization, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Operational and strategic planner experience.
• Display effectiveness and efficiency in working.
• Good command in English (writing and speaking) and MS office skills.
• Multi-lingual is an added advantage.
• Ability to identify work process issues and apply improvements.