Assistant Manager - Distribution Center
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About the Role
Apparel Group is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Distribution Center in Abu Dhabi. The role oversees inbound operations, process optimization, team leadership, and stakeholder coordination.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee the full cycle of inbound operations including scheduling, receiving, unloading, and put away of shipments
- Ensure timely processing of inbound deliveries in line with DC SOPs, KPIs, and SLAs
- Coordinate with transport, vendors, and brand teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in receipt of goods
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to streamline workflows
- Monitor inventory accuracy, bin management, and system updates for inbound stock
- Support automation and digitization initiatives to enhance warehouse productivity
- Manage and coach floor supervisors, team leaders, and associates to ensure performance and adherence to warehouse processes
- Develop daily/weekly rosters and allocate manpower based on workload and priorities
- Conduct training programs and performance evaluations to upskill the team and promote accountability
- Serve as a liaison between brand teams, logistics, and quality control for all inbound related concerns
- Conduct regular review meetings to ensure alignment with business objectives and inventory availability
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across DC operations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; a certification or diploma in Supply Chain Management is preferred
- Minimum 4 years of experience in distribution center operations, preferably within the retail industry
- Proven experience in managing inbound processes, team supervision, and inventory coordination
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with cross functional teams
- Ability to analyze operational data, identify gaps, and implement process improvements
- Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy, safety, and compliance
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Key Responsibility
- Oversee the full cycle of inbound operations including scheduling, receiving, unloading, and put away of shipments.
- Ensure timely processing of inbound deliveries in line with DC SOPs, KPIs, and SLAs.
- Coordinate with transport, vendors, and brand teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in receipt of goods.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to streamline workflows.
- Monitor inventory accuracy, bin management, and system updates for inbound stock.
- Support automation and digitization initiatives to enhance warehouse productivity.
- Manage and coach floor supervisors, team leaders, and associates to ensure performance and adherence to warehouse processes.
- Develop daily/weekly rosters and allocate manpower based on workload and priorities.
- Conduct training programs and performance evaluations to upskill the team and promote accountability.
- Serve as a liaison between brand teams, logistics, and quality control for all inbound related concerns.
- Conduct regular review meetings to ensure alignment with business objectives and inventory availability.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across DC operations.
Desired Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; a certification or diploma in Supply Chain Management is preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in distribution center operations, preferably within the retail industry.
- Proven experience in managing inbound processes, team supervision, and inventory coordination.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with cross functional teams.
- Ability to analyze operational data, identify gaps, and implement process improvements.
- Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy, safety, and compliance.
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