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JD.com

E-commerce, logistics, and technology platform

Outbound Supervisor

Warehouse & FulfillmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBedford, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous experience in warehouse, fulfilment, e-commerce, third-party logistics or logistics operations.
  • Strong ability to plan manpower, coordinate multiple workstreams and manage competing operational priorities.
  • Good understanding of warehouse processes, particularly picking, packing, sorting, staging and dispatch.
  • Experience using warehouse management systems or other warehouse operational systems.
  • Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to make timely operational decisions in a fast-paced and changing environment.
  • Comfort managing operational performance through key performance indicators and data.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
  • Flexibility to work different shifts, weekends and peak periods when required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate daily outbound operations, including business-to-business and business-to-consumer fulfilment, picking, packing, sorting, staging and loading.
  • Develop daily operational plans based on order volume, workload, cut-off times and available manpower.
  • Coordinate workforce allocation across different outbound work areas to ensure appropriate coverage and productivity.
  • Manage supporting operational resources, including water spider/material movement support and other dedicated outbound support teams, according to operational requirements.
  • Monitor outbound workload and progress throughout the shift and adjust manpower or priorities where required.
  • Maintain overall visibility of outbound flow and identify potential bottlenecks before they impact delivery performance.
  • Coordinate with Inbound, Inventory, Transport and other operational teams to ensure smooth end-to-end warehouse execution.
  • Ensure outbound orders are processed accurately and within required service-level and dispatch cut-off times.
  • Monitor operational key performance indicators, productivity, backlog and exception levels, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Lead and support Team Leaders and warehouse associates, providing clear task allocation and operational direction.
  • Ensure employees follow standard operating procedures, operational standards and health and safety requirements.
  • Support shift handovers and ensure clear communication of outstanding workload, risks and priorities.
  • Investigate operational issues and implement practical improvements to improve workflow, productivity and service quality.
  • Support continuous improvement projects and process optimisation within the outbound function.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
  • Experience overseeing outbound operations across different fulfilment channels or operational scenarios.
  • Previous third-party logistics warehouse management or supervisory experience.
  • Experience in e-commerce fulfilment or high-volume outbound operations.
  • Experience managing both business-to-business and business-to-consumer outbound operations.
  • Experience coordinating multiple teams or operational areas within the same shift.
  • Strong experience in workforce planning, labour allocation and outbound capacity planning.
  • Experience managing warehouse operations with frequent volume changes, promotions or peak periods.
  • Familiarity with JD Logistics or similar large-scale e-commerce warehouse systems and operating models.
  • Chinese-English bilingual capability.

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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