Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Job Purpose
Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receiving, storage, and dispatch of goods while maintaining inventory accuracy, product quality, and compliance with safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead warehouse staff, assigning daily tasks and monitoring performance.
- Manage all warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of furniture and bulky items.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular stock counts.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate with procurement and sales teams.
- Enforce health and safety regulations and company policies.
- Optimize warehouse space utilization and workflow efficiency.
- Reduce damages, losses, and operational errors.
- Prepare periodic reports on warehouse performance.
- Train, coach, and evaluate warehouse employees.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, preferably in retail or furniture industry.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Experience with ERP systems and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Good knowledge of inventory control procedures.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Effective communication skills
- Operational planning and efficiency improvement
Work Environment
- Warehouse-based role involving handling of heavy and bulky items such as furniture.
- May require extended or flexible working hours.
- Close coordination with logistics and delivery teams.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Inventory accuracy rate
- Order fulfillment speed
- Damage and loss percentage
- On-time shipment rate
- Team productivity
Benefits (Optional, Based On Company Policy)
- Medical insurance
- Employee discounts on products
- Training and career development opportunities