Warehouse Manager

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.
• Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy through cycle counting, stock audits, and inventory reconciliation.
• Lead and develop warehouse supervisors and operational teams to achieve productivity and service targets.
• Drive warehouse safety initiatives and ensure compliance with HSE standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs including productivity, inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, OTIF, space utilization, and workforce efficiency.
• Optimize warehouse layouts, storage strategies, and material flow to maximize operational efficiency.
• Manage SAP EWM transactions and ensure process compliance across inbound, outbound, and inventory activities.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Sales, Logistics, and Customer Service teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Ensure proper utilization and maintenance of warehouse equipment including forklifts, reach trucks, and material handling equipment.
• Support warehouse automation and digital transformation initiatives.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of warehouse management experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing large warehouse operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management).
• Proven experience in inventory management, stock control, cycle counting, and warehouse audits.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety standards and HSE requirements.
• Experience leading teams of 30+ employees in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Experience

• Automotive spare parts industry experience.
• Experience in distribution centers, 3PL, retail, FMCG, or automotive warehousing.
• Knowledge of warehouse automation, barcode systems, RF devices, and WMS technologies.
• Experience with KPI management and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with JAFZA and UAE logistics operations is an advantage.

Key Skills

• SAP EWM
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Operations

• Health, Safety & Compliance

• Team Leadership

• Warehouse Productivity Improvement

• Process Optimization
• KPI Management

What We Are Looking For