Warehouse Manager Large Item

JINGDONG Logistics (JD Logistics) is the logistics arm of JD.com and one of the world's leading technology-driven supply chain solutions providers. Leveraging advanced expertise in automation, intelligent logistics, and data-driven operations, we deliver end-to-end logistics solutions that help businesses grow while enhancing customer experience.

Our capabilities span the entire supply chain, including warehousing, line-haul transportation, last-mile delivery, bulky goods logistics, cold chain solutions, and cross-border operations. Our mission is simple: to deliver speed, reliability, and operational excellence at every stage of the supply chain.

Context of the Position

As part of our strategic international expansion, JD Logistics is establishing its core infrastructure within the Italian market. This is a critical greenfield deployment phase, which requires our founding leadership team to manage high operational fluidity, establish local processes from the ground up, and translate centralized global capabilities into localized execution.

This position is designed for an accomplished senior logistics leader specializing in heavy-volume, bulky goods distribution. The role demands a professional with a strong command of industrial facility safety, specialized warehouse layout optimization, and the leadership capacity to manage high-turnover cross-docking operations.

The Mission & Core Scope

• The Mission: Take complete operational, safety, and strategic ownership of our brand-new Large Item Distribution Center in the Madrid area, ensuring a flawless launch, optimized space utilization, and damage-free inventory throughput.
• The Scope: You will take full accountability for the entire bulky goods fulfillment ecosystem—from specialized racking configuration and heavy machinery inbound/outbound operations to driving strict compliance and industrial safety standards.

Crucial Expectations & Performance Targets

To provide a clear understanding of the accountability required, the successful candidate will be evaluated on the following key metrics during the initial 6 to 12 months:

• Operational Commissioning & Layout Optimization: Successfully execute the launch and scaling of the Large Item DC, maximizing storage density and workflow efficiency specifically designed for non-standard, bulky freight.
• Safety & Incident-Free Performance: Establish an impeccable workplace safety culture, ensuring 100% compliance with heavy machinery regulations (forklifts, reach trucks) and zero critical compliance findings from local Spanish regulatory bodies.
• Inventory Protection & Damage Mitigation: Implement rigorous handling and quality control protocols to maintain high inventory accuracy and minimize the product damage rates typical of large-item logistics.
• Strategic Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner seamlessly with our 1PL/3PL transportation teams and white-glove delivery operations to coordinate heavy-item distribution pipelines from the warehouse floor to the final consumer.

Position Requirements

• Greenfield Launch Expertise: You must have a verified background of successfully launching or managing a large-scale, high-volume distribution center or industrial hub from scratch, with a strong focus on bulky goods, furniture, home appliances, or heavy retail.
• Industrial Leadership: Proven experience managing large operations involving heavy material handling equipment (MHE) and a solid grasp of Italian warehouse safety regulations.
• Language Proficiency: Professional fluency in English and Italian is mandatory for cross-border stakeholder reporting and local staff management. Knowledge of Mandarin is considered a strong corporate asset.
• Operational Flexibility: High adaptability regarding shift structures, schedules, and changing operational deadlines inherent to a comprehensive infrastructure launch.

Diversity & Inclusion

At JD Logistics, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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