Logistics Project Manager

About JD.com

JD.com, listed as NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618, is a leader in e-commerce that has transformed into a prominent technology and service provider with a core focus on supply chain innovation. Recognized for excellence in logistics, JD.com has expanded into retail, technology, healthcare, and beyond, aiming to revolutionize traditional business frameworks with advanced digital technologies. It is China's biggest retailer by revenue and ranks 47th on the Fortune Global 500 list.

Our International Presence

Committed to creating a smart, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure, JD.com leverages its worldwide supply chain capabilities to penetrate markets where it holds competitive advantages. Operations span countries including China, the USA, Europe, Brazil, Asia, the Middle East, and more, delivering services globally.

Role Overview

The Logistics Project Manager role involves overseeing the full project lifecycle for large-scale automated warehouse and sorting facility initiatives across the Middle East. This hands-on leadership position acts as the critical link between technical project planning and the execution phase involving site upgrades, automation equipment deployment, systems integration, and operational onboarding. Success demands a methodical manager who coordinates multidisciplinary teams, liaises with external vendors, and crafts standardized regional procedures to guarantee timely and quality project completions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of projects from initial planning and detailed task outlining to adjustments during execution, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure delivery standards are met.
• Oversee on-site construction aspects, including civil renovations, electrical and communication installations, logistics automation setup, ensuring tasks proceed smoothly and on schedule.
• Lead collaborative efforts amongst planning, operations, research & development, equipment providers and others to facilitate training, setup, relocation, and launch of warehouse operations ensuring seamless project handover.
• Develop and continuously refine a Middle East-specific project construction standard based on compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness derived from project experience to elevate construction quality and process efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Possess at least a bachelor's degree in fields such as Industrial Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Automation, or related domains.
• Have minimum of three years experience managing logistics projects, with proven expertise in automated warehousing and sorting facility implementations. Middle East or international project exposure is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated strong data analytics skills, capable of structured problem-solving using tools like Excel, SQL, or Python for project metric evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills in English are essential for global reporting and managing international suppliers. Willingness to undertake periodic travel within the Middle East.
• Exhibit strong cross-functional coordination and vendor management abilities along with capacity to develop replicable strategies from complex operational scenarios.