Inventory & Warehouse Manager

About NRTC Group:

+ Glorious legacy of over 50 years in the U.A.E

+ Growth from humble beginnings to an industry pioneer

+ Leading importer and exporter of fruits and vegetables.

+ A dynamic group of 3000 associates and growing!!

+ Modern storage facilities compliant with ISO standards.

+ Fleet of 300+ vehicles.

JOB TITLE: Inventory & Warehouse Manager

Department: Operations / Supply Chain
Reports To: Commercial Director
Location: UAE

JOB PURPOSE

To manage the end-to-end operations of the warehouse and inventory control function for the company’s fresh-produce business. The role ensures optimal stock accuracy, cold-chain integrity, efficient material flow, and compliance with food safety standards — supporting daily sales, HORECA dispatches, and retail replenishment while minimizing wastage and losses.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate real-time stock levels for all produce categories across main warehouse and satellite stores.
• Oversee daily stock reconciliation between ERP records, physical counts, and purchase/sales transactions.
• Ensure strict implementation of FIFO/FEFO (First-In-First-Out / First-Expired-First-Out).
• Monitor expiry, shrinkage, wastage, and report daily spoilage % by category.
• Coordinate with procurement and sales teams on reorder levels, slow-moving and over-stocked SKUs.
• Approve and verify all stock adjustments, returns, and transfers.

B. Warehouse Operations Management

• Lead and supervise warehouse team across receiving, grading, storage, and dispatch zones.
• Plan and execute daily loading/unloading schedules aligned with inbound (import/local purchase) and outbound (sales & HORECA orders).
• Ensure temperature segregation (ambient/chiller/freezer) as per produce type.
• Optimize warehouse layout for maximum space utilization and picking efficiency.
• Monitor handling standards to minimize product damage and maintain quality.
• Oversee housekeeping, hygiene, pest control, and waste segregation.
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings and safety briefings.

C. Cold Chain and Food Safety Compliance

• Ensure continuous temperature monitoring and record keeping.
• Coordinate with QA/HSE for compliance with Dubai Municipality and MOCCAE standards.
• Maintain calibration and maintenance schedule for chillers, scales, and thermometers.
• Ensure warehouse operations follow HACCP and ISO 22000 requirements.

D. Team and Resource Management

• Supervise and train warehouse supervisors, forklift operators, pickers, and inventory controllers.
• Manage manpower allocation for peak/off-peak hours.
• Monitor overtime, productivity, and labor cost control.
• Evaluate staff performance and skill levels; initiate continuous improvement and training.

E. Systems and Reporting

• Ensure full utilization of ERP/WMS (Inventory module, barcode scanners, GRN, GDN).
• Submit daily/weekly reports: stock summary, variance report, wastage %, productivity, and order-fulfilment accuracy.
• Support monthly stock audits and external auditor verifications.
• Continuously improve data accuracy and process efficiency through system automation.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years’ experience in warehouse/inventory operations; at least 3 years in fresh produce, FMCG,, cold chain facilities.
• Previous Experience in 3PL Operations preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP/WMS (e.g., Focus, Oracle, SAP).
• Strong understanding of UAE food safety and cold-storage regulations.
• Leadership experience managing multicultural teams in fast-paced environments.

What do we offer:

+ Competitive salary.

+ Medical Insurance.

+ Opportunities for career growth.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to AED20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your monthly expected salary in AED?
• Are you available to join immediatly?
• Do you have experience in managing 3PL logistics in UAE?

Experience:

• UAE Warehousing and Inventory: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• UAE Drivers License (Preferred)