Manager - Warehouse and Distribution

Key Roles & Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations
• Build organizational efficiencies and processes to cover multiple areas of the warehousing and distribution cycle (capacity planning, capital spending, gap analysis, etc.)
• Drive inventory management, productivity, accuracy, and loss prevention programs
• Work closely with the Senior Manager to set-up warehouse’s KPIs and track performance against KPIs
• Continuous review of all Value Added Services for profitability, customer retention and growth in all activities
• Participate in the tendering process and the development of Service Level Agreements (SLA) in line with customers’ requirements
• Manage effectively and efficiently all project activities and resources (human, financial, physical / material assets, etc.) in order to meet expected results
Efficiencies and System
• Prepare and develop budgets and annual activity and procurement work plans based on expected year-end outputs and prepare monthly reporting of performance vs. budget
• Develop basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and make decisions accordingly
• Prepare qualitative substantive and periodic financial progress reports as may be required by the project(s)
• Ensure the full utilization of the Warehouse Management System, visual management systems and customs systems
• Establish SOPs for warehouse operations and ensure that all warehouse personnel adhere to them
Leadership and Training
• Provide recommendations on new subordinate hires and ensure the availability of all resources required to perform assigned tasks and activities
• Supervise subordinate staff, assign work activities, monitor performance and review results
• Act as a coach to subordinates, identify their training and career development, recommend training courses and follow-up on their personnel records such as timesheets, discipline, vacations, leaves and absenteeism
Other
• Perform other job-related duties and projects as assigned

Education & Professional Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent
Professional Experience:
- 8 years of experience in a similar role in the Logistics/ Warehousing & Distribution
- Experience in managing large number of personnel
- Previous experience in Customer Service and Operations is preferred
Geographic Experience:
- Middle East/GCC experience
- International experience is preferred
Computer Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of Office and web applications
- Experience in using modern WMS systems
Language Skills:
- Fluent in English - both written and spoken
- Other languages are preferred
Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:
- Knowledge of 3PL, Oil & Gas, Warehousing at principal companies
- Broad knowledge of material handling, warehouse operations and transportation systems
- Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health practices;

Key Roles & Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations
• Build organizational efficiencies and processes to cover multiple areas of the warehousing and distribution cycle (capacity planning, capital spending, gap analysis, etc.)
• Drive inventory management, productivity, accuracy, and loss prevention programs
• Work closely with the Senior Manager to set-up warehouse’s KPIs and track performance against KPIs
• Continuous review of all Value Added Services for profitability, customer retention and growth in all activities
• Participate in the tendering process and the development of Service Level Agreements (SLA) in line with customers’ requirements
• Manage effectively and efficiently all project activities and resources (human, financial, physical / material assets, etc.) in order to meet expected results
Efficiencies and System
• Prepare and develop budgets and annual activity and procurement work plans based on expected year-end outputs and prepare monthly reporting of performance vs. budget
• Develop basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and make decisions accordingly
• Prepare qualitative substantive and periodic financial progress reports as may be required by the project(s)
• Ensure the full utilization of the Warehouse Management System, visual management systems and customs systems
• Establish SOPs for warehouse operations and ensure that all warehouse personnel adhere to them
Leadership and Training
• Provide recommendations on new subordinate hires and ensure the availability of all resources required to perform assigned tasks and activities
• Supervise subordinate staff, assign work activities, monitor performance and review results
• Act as a coach to subordinates, identify their training and career development, recommend training courses and follow-up on their personnel records such as timesheets, discipline, vacations, leaves and absenteeism
Other
• Perform other job-related duties and projects as assigned

Education & Professional Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent
Professional Experience:
- 8 years of experience in a similar role in the Logistics/ Warehousing & Distribution
- Experience in managing large number of personnel
- Previous experience in Customer Service and Operations is preferred
Geographic Experience:
- Middle East/GCC experience
- International experience is preferred
Computer Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of Office and web applications
- Experience in using modern WMS systems
Language Skills:
- Fluent in English - both written and spoken
- Other languages are preferred
Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:
- Knowledge of 3PL, Oil & Gas, Warehousing at principal companies
- Broad knowledge of material handling, warehouse operations and transportation systems
- Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health practices;