The Operation Senior Executive (IWDC) plays a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, supporting strategic warehouse initiatives, and ensuring alignment between regional operations and corporate objectives. The candidate will serve as a key coordination point between international warehouse teams and headquarters, providing performance insights, facilitating process optimization, and supporting new warehouse setups and expansion projects. The role requires strong operational acumen, cross-cultural adaptability, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic international environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Oversight & Governance

• Provide operational oversight and guidance to international warehouse teams to ensure standardized practices and reporting structures are implemented consistently.

• Monitor warehouse performance metrics, including distribution efficiency, capacity planning, and forecast alignment, and recommend data-driven improvements.

• Identify operational gaps, escalate key risks, and present actionable recommendations to senior management.

• Ensure system integrity and support troubleshooting efforts to maintain seamless warehouse operations.

Strategic Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support the planning and execution of new warehouse setups, relocations, and expansion initiatives across international markets.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to implement process enhancements and operational transformation initiatives.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as liaison between local warehouse management and headquarters to ensure alignment on operational objectives and reporting requirements.

• Facilitate effective communication across multicultural teams and international markets.

International Deployment & Support

• Be prepared for international assignments, including long-term deployment to support warehouse setup, operational stabilization, and capability strengthening.

• Provide on-ground support during critical operational phases to ensure performance targets and governance standards are met.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in warehouse operations, distribution planning, or supply chain management.

• Proven exposure to regional or international warehouse operations is preferred.

• Experience in warehouse setup, expansion projects, or operational transformation initiatives is an advantage.

• Strong analytical capability with experience in performance tracking, capacity planning, and process optimization.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with WMS systems is desirable.

• Willingness to be based overseas (e.g., South Africa) for an extended assignment period.