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JD.com

E-commerce, logistics, and technology platform

Outbound Team Leader

Warehouse & FulfillmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBerlin, GermanyIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Proven track record of achieving and exceeding outbound KPIs (e.g., order cycle time, accuracy rate, cutoff time adherence).
  • Excellent leadership, coaching, and motivational skills for a floor-level operational environment.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to analyze operational data (e.g., backlog rates, pick path efficiency, wave completion rates) and make data-driven decisions.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle high-pressure situations (peak seasons, equipment failures, short-staffing) effectively.
  • A proactive, results-oriented, and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and motivate a team of outbound warehouse associates to achieve individual and team performance targets (productivity, accuracy, on-time dispatch).
  • Monitor team performance, analyze operational data (e.g., picks per hour, error rates, cutoff time adherence), and provide regular feedback and performance reviews.
  • Develop and implement effective outbound standard operating procedures (SOPs) and exception-handling processes to maximize accuracy and timeliness.
  • Train new team members on WMS systems, warehouse layout, picking/packing techniques, safety protocols, and company policies.
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards (e.g., packaging specifications, label accuracy, load verification) and compliance with safety and operational procedures.
  • Resolve escalated order discrepancies or operational issues (e.g., damaged goods, misships, shortages) and guide team members on complex floor-level problems.
  • Collaborate with other warehouse functions (e.g., inbound, inventory control, systems support) and transportation teams to optimize the overall fulfillment process.
  • Prepare and present regular reports on team performance, operational challenges, and improvement initiatives to the Warehouse Manager.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement (e.g., pick path optimization, wave strategy adjustments, equipment upgrades) and efficiency gains within the outbound team.

About the Company

JD.com

E-commerce, logistics, and technology platform

JD.com is a large Chinese e-commerce company that sells products directly to consumers and hosts a marketplace where third-party sellers list items. The company relies on its own extensive logistics network to store, pick, pack, and ship orders quickly, offering options such as same-day and next-day delivery. Its platform combines an online store, a marketplace, and technology-enabled services to support its retail and logistics operations. Unlike many competitors, JD.com owns much of its logistics infrastructure and emphasizes supply chain technology to control quality, speed, and efficiency across its products and services, including electronics, healthcare, and property development ventures. The goal is to be a leading, integrated e-commerce and technology platform in China, continually expanding its logistics capabilities, technology solutions, and services for both consumers and third-party sellers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Haidian, China
Founded
1998

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