Area Operation Manager

Our client, a global logistics service provider with over 31,000 employees worldwide, is seeking an Area Operations Manager to oversee and optimise operations across multiple warehouse locations, including in-plant operations.
This role offers the tools and opportunities to grow your career in supply chain and logistics, within an organisation that values flat hierarchies, fast decision-making, and a supportive work environment.
Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations across multiple warehouse locations, including in-plant operations, ensuring smooth inbound and outbound logistics such as receiving, inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping
• Implement strategies to optimise warehouse layout and material flow, reducing time and labour costs while maximising storage capacity
• Ensure warehouse operations meet KPIs for order accuracy, picking speed, and shipment efficiency
• Monitor and improve dock-to-stock and stock-to-ship lead times, ensuring efficient completion of processes within client expectations
• Develop and maintain robust inventory control processes, enabling real-time stock tracking through advanced Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Manage warehouse labour teams, optimising staffing levels and deployment to meet fluctuating demand
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, working with transport teams and third-party logistics providers for timely delivery
• Negotiate contracts and service-level agreements with vendors for material handling equipment, warehouse supplies, and third-party logistics services
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high standards of service in meeting warehousing needs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise storage and space utilisation
• Ensure all operations comply with customer standards and regulatory, safety, and quality requirements in the in-plant environment
• Provide data-driven insights to support solution design teams in creating efficient layouts and systems that meet operational demands
• Collaborate with solution design on optimal warehouse layouts, storage solutions, and material flow to enhance operational efficiency

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Logistics or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered
• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, consulting, or manufacturing, with strong expertise in warehousing and transportation (experience in a 3PL environment is highly advantageous)
• Project management and people management experience preferred
• Proficiency in English for reading, writing, and speaking (Good to Excellent level)
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting at all organisational levels
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills across business and customer organisations
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Positive, can-do attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Additional language skills or experience in operations or sales is a plus
• Willingness to travel among warehouse sites and the head office

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and optimise logistics operations in a fast-growing global company. If you have the skills and ambition to drive operational excellence, apply now!