Business Manager

foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
The assigned individual will be responsible for managing the 24-hour operational dark store and will be based on-site. A minimum presence of 6-8 hours at the dark store is expected daily, with continued virtual coordination with the team beyond on-ground hours.
Coordinate the end-to-end warehouse processes, from inbound management to stock handling, storing, and order dispatching on a timely basis
Responsible for steering the warehouse operations to the agreed SLAs and KPIs
Proactively recommend and implement operational goals, objectives, and process improvements
Manage Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) procedures to ensure department compliance with regulations by performing periodic safety & health risk assessment
Allocate resources to ensure optimal efficiency (scheduling)
Liaise with the commercial department to actively manage fast and slow-moving lines, manage spoilages, wastages, and shrinkages etc. as well as successful implementation of returns, refunds, damaged and expired goods
Ensure periodical stock takes are carried out and noted down accurately. Physical and system stock variation targets are kept within acceptable tolerance limits
Effectively ensure that the implementation of policies, procedures and work standards are met
Coordinate periodic maintenance of the facilities and escalate any malfunction to the Realty Facility Manager
Ensure warehouse housekeeping and workplace safety
Ensure timely dispatch of orders with 100% accuracy.
Keeping a record of stock expiries and prevent any damaged/expired product from being delivered to the customers.
Maintain positive relationship with external stakeholders such as, neighbor, suppliers and foodpanda riders
Bachelor’s from a reputable university
In depth knowledge of operations and first principles (e.g. supply chain, customer service, JIT, Six Sigma etc.)
Knowledge of industry’s local legislation
Stakeholder management including with vendor goods delivery teams, residential and commercial neighbour, and community
Working knowledge of performance/operation metrics
Familiar with Warehouse Management Systems, as well as demand forecasting and stock replenishment tools
Excellent knowledge of manpower planning and scheduling, including for off days, leaves, absences, and variable demand requirements
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Outstanding communication and people skill