Warehouse Operations, Senior Executive / Assistant Manager

MR DIY International; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement brand in Malaysia is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead and guide international warehouse operations. Responsibilities include providing direction to team members, collaborating on new projects, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have 4-5 years of experience in warehouse management, excellent leadership and analytical skills, and a good command of English. This role offers opportunities for international travel and significant career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in warehouse planning and operations.
• Excellent leadership, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of English (writing and speaking).

Responsibilities

• Provide directions and guidance to international warehouse subordinates.
• Support managers in day-to-day operations for the supply chain.
• Collaborate with local warehouse managers for new project implementations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Cultural sensitivity

English proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

At MR DIY International, we're more than a global home improvement brand, we're a catalyst for ambitious talent ready to grow beyond borders.

With over 5,000+ stores across 14 countries globally, we offer unmatched international exposure to those looking to build a meaningful, global career. From retail operations and merchandising to strategy, tech, and supply chain. Your work here shapes how millions of customers shop every day.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Provide directions and guidance to international warehouse subordinates in establishing daily routine job function and reporting methods.
2. Support managers and any stakeholders in all aspects of day-to day operations to ensure the supply chain business results are achieved.
3. Support any system troubleshooting in the respective international warehouse and ensure smooth operation.
4. Highlight the issues and concerns from the warehouse to the top management.
5. Guide and mentor the local warehouse team pertaining to any reporting as required by the top management.
6. Drive cross functional team to change process and improvement actions.
7. Analyse international warehouse distribution performance, capacity vs forecast planning and propose changes in operations.
8. Collaborate and coordinate with the local warehouse manager in term of new project implementations and change in warehouse processes.
9. Support department warehouse to review work processes, propose and suggest appropriate solutions to the warehouse team when issues arise.
10. Foster strong inter-department relations and integrate the warehouse department with the project plans and operations.
11. Coach and guide the warehouse team members for the new project implementations such as warehouse shifting, new warehouse setup, stock take and etc.
12. Oversee the delivery of projects and making adjustments as necessary to ensure they are delivered to specifications and high standards.
13. Monitor the progress and timeline of the new assignment across the team members to meet the project objectives.
14. 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

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