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Delivery and distribution manager

Northampton
JD.COM
Distribution manager
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【About JD.com】

JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, has evolved from a pioneering e-commerce platform into a leading technology and service provider with supply chain at its core. Renowned for its supply chain innovation and excellence, JD.com has expanded into sectors including retail, technology, logistics, healthcare, and more, aiming to transform traditional business models with cutting-edge digital solutions. Ranked 47th on the Fortune Global 500, JD.com is China’s largest retailer by revenue.


【Our International Business】

We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com operates globally, with business activities in countries such as China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and many others, reaching customers in every corner of the world.


Learn more about us: https://corporate.jd.com/


Job Responsibilities

1.Route Planning:Create and optimize daily delivery routes for bulky items based on order volume, geography, and resource availability

2.Schedule Coordination:Align delivery appointments with customer availability and service constraints (e.g., 2-person delivery, installation slots)

3.Carrier & Driver Coordination:Assign deliveries to internal and external transport partners and ensure all instructions are communicated clearly

4.Load Planning:Optimize truckloads to maximize vehicle utilization while respecting size/weight constraints and delivery priorities

5.System Management:Use TMS and WMS to track delivery status, assign routes, and update real-time changes

6.Exception Handling:Monitor delivery progress, resolve disruptions (e.g., failed deliveries, delays), and communicate proactively with customer service teams

7.Performance Monitoring:Track KPIs such as on-time delivery rate, failed delivery ratio, and average delivery cost

8.Continuous Improvement:Identify inefficiencies and collaborate with warehouse and transport teams to improve planning accuracy and delivery speed


Job Requirements

1.4+ years experience in transport, logistics planning, or distribution scheduling (bulky item or white-glove delivery is a strong plus)

2.Solid understanding of route optimization and fleet scheduling principles

3.Experience with TMS/WMS tools (e.g., Transwide, SAP TM, ORTEC, Manhattan, etc.)

4.Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

5.High level of accuracy and attention to detail

6.Good communication skills in English;

7.Familiarity with last-mile delivery challenges, especially for large/fragile products

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