Senior DC Operations Leader — Lean Transformation

DKSH; Johor; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH in Malaysia seeks a Senior Manager, Distribution Centre Operations to lead end-to-end warehouse and transportation activities, drive safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness across the supply chain.

You will partner with Sales, Customer Service, Quality, Finance, and Planning to align operating capabilities with business needs, while building a high‑performing team and delivering continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10–15 years in warehouse/logistics.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing large DC operations.
• Experience managing both warehouse and transportation functions.
• Proven track record in productivity improvement and resource planning.
• Knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end DC operations including inbound, outbound, inventory, value-added services, and transport coordination to ensure orders are delivered on time, in full, and in good condition.
• Drive standardization and compliance with SOPs, GDP, GMP, ISO, and internal quality requirements.
• Develop workforce plans, succession planning, and resource allocation to support growth.
• Monitor performance, set KPIs, and implement corrective actions to meet service levels.
• Lead Lean, Kaizen, automation, and optimization initiatives to improve warehouse utilization and efficiency.
• Coach and develop managers and teams toward a high-performance culture.
• Ensure safety programs, audits, and risk assessments drive incident reduction.
• Coordinate with Business Units, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues.

Job description

DKSH in Malaysia seeks a Senior Manager, Distribution Centre Operations to lead end-to-end warehouse and transportation activities, drive safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness across the supply chain.

You will partner with Sales, Customer Service, Quality, Finance, and Planning to align operating capabilities with business needs, while building a high‑performing team and delivering continuous improvements.