Manager - Air Freight, Warehouse

• Manage the day-to-day Air Freight warehouse operations.
• Schedule and assign tasks to warehouse personnel, ensuring efficient workflow.
• Maintain accurate shipment records, and coordinate information with internal stakeholders (e.g., Customer Service, Freight Planner, and Export Operations) and external stakeholders (e.g., air cargo terminals).
• Ensure effective internal controls over the handling of inbound and outbound shipments through the Air Freight warehouse.
• Leverage software and automated equipment (e.g., FME and conveyor dimensioning system) to streamline and improve warehouse processes.
• Plan and optimize warehousing space, organizing shipments efficiently within the warehouse.
• Oversee the inflow and outflow of shipments, loading, and storage activities using inventory control systems and best practices.
• Monitor and track warehouse KPIs for process optimization, customer relations, quality, asset utilization, and cost management.
• Ensure that MHE is well-maintained to support efficient warehouse operations.
• Manage policies and procedures related to security, safety, and health requirements.
• Establish protocols for risk analysis, physical and personnel security, access control, emergency response, and disaster recovery in warehouse operations.
• Manage continuous improvement and change management initiatives for time, cost, and quality improvements.
• Monitor and appraise warehousing team performance based on the established KPI.

• Bachelor’s Degree holder in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, preferably with at least five years of working experience.
• Familiar with air freight operations  
• Lean Six Sigma qualification will have added advantage.
• Positive mindset, team player and high desire for learning.
• Detail oriented, analytical, and proactive in identifying and addressing operational challenges.
• A self-starter who is resourceful and innovative in driving continuous improvement.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, high-volume warehouse setting with a commitment to maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Willingness to address operational issues outside of office hours as needed.

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 68,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are here to move.