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DP World

Global cargo logistics and port operations

Assistant Manager - Warehouse Operations, Economic Zones

Warehouse & FulfillmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience handling large warehouses of 1.5 lakh square feet or more.
  • A proven track record managing warehouses with multiple clients, cargo types, products, or stock-keeping units.
  • Knowledge of modern warehousing practices, warehouse management systems (homegrown, Oracle, or SAP-based), and technology-based putaway and picking.
  • Experience handling blue-collar manpower.
  • Hands-on experience in picking and packing activities.
  • Analytical skills for space optimization and process streamlining.
  • A proven track record of cost optimization and improving operational efficiency.
  • Experience coordinating with supporting departments such as Transport and Human Resources/Industrial Relations.
  • A proven track record managing cargo for high-performance organizations, such as those in FMCG, telecom, electronics, e-commerce, or third-party logistics.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and email.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Post-graduation, graduation, or a diploma.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency across multiple shifts by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, gate-in/gate-out processes, turnaround-time adherence, on-time receipt and delivery in shipping, and customer satisfaction, while focusing on health, safety, and environment in operational tasks.
  • Supervise daily warehouse and yard activities, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service.
  • Train and manage the warehouse team to resolve day-to-day operational issues and meet short- and long-term performance goals.
  • Review and prepare workflow, staffing and space requirements, equipment layouts, and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality, and customer service standards are met.
  • Manage shift rosters, track shift attendance, and plan manpower effectively.
  • Level workloads and manage labor productivity.
  • Manage manpower productivity and adherence to inbound and outbound turnaround times.
  • Understand the key performance indicators and service-level agreements for multiple customers and ensure deliverables meet them.
  • Maintain inventory controls, including cycle counts and perpetual inventory, achieve zero inventory variance, and coordinate internal and external stock audits with zero non-compliance.
  • Ensure timely updating of operating systems, including warehouse management systems.
  • Schedule and oversee the warehouse team to meet customer demands, manage workflow and work quality, maximize efficiency, and minimize overtime.
  • Meet regularly with operations leads to review and analyze performance and develop actionable productivity and loss-prevention plans.
  • Ensure timely capture of data for all warehouse activities during the shift.
  • Coordinate with different departments to complete assigned tasks on time.
  • Manage documentation and respond to and support audits.

Desired Qualifications

  • Six Sigma certification.
  • Warehouse management system certification.
  • Warehouse management courses and training.

About the Company

DP World

Global cargo logistics and port operations

DP World is a global logistics and port operator that provides integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions. It runs marine and inland terminals, manages ports and free zones, and offers cargo logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance, and value-added services such as packaging and reverse logistics. Its products work by operating a large network of terminals and logistics services that connect shipping, warehousing, and distribution, charging container handling fees and offering downstream services to improve supply chain efficiency. The company differentiates itself through its expansive, worldwide network (across 40+ countries) and its ability to control multiple stages of the supply chain—from ports and terminals to contract logistics and economic zones—allowing for seamless multimodal flows. DP World’s goal is to enable smooth, integrated global trade by expanding its network and offering end-to-end logistics solutions for diverse industries.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
2005

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