General Manager - Store Management

Black & Grey HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Grey HR in Dubai is seeking a General Manager - Store Management to lead warehouse and store operations across project sites and central warehouses. You will design inventory controls and oversee the end-to-end handling of construction materials, tools, equipment, and consumables.

The role requires 20+ years in construction materials inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and multi-site leadership, with a proven track record of delivering operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• 20+ years of progressive experience in store management, warehousing, or supply chain in construction.
• 8–10 years in a senior leadership capacity overseeing large teams across multiple locations.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Remuneration package aligned with market standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end store and warehouse operations across project sites and central warehouses.
• Design and implement robust inventory control strategies to ensure stock availability and accuracy.
• Oversee receiving, storage, issuance, and distribution of construction materials, tools, equipment, and consumables.
• Ensure adherence to HSE standards and internal audit requirements.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Project Management, Finance, and Logistics to facilitate material flow.
• Lead process improvements and digitalization initiatives in store management.
• Develop store management personnel to drive excellence and continuous improvement.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Data-driven decisions

Organizational skills

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Full time | Black & Grey HR | United Arab Emirates

Job Information

Construction

Work Experience 20+ years

City Dubai

State/Province Dubayy (Dubai)

337-1500

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a leading Tier-1 contracting company in the UAE to recruit an experienced General Manager - Store Management to lead and oversee all warehouse and store operations for a premier construction organization. The ideal candidate will bring over 20 years of expertise in construction materials inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations, supported by a proven track record of leading large, multi-location teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end store and warehouse operations across project sites and central warehouses.
• Design and implement robust inventory control strategies to ensure optimal stock availability and accuracy.
• Oversee the full cycle of receiving, storage, issuance, and distribution of construction materials, tools, equipment, and consumables.
• Ensure strict adherence to company policies, health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards, and internal audit requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Project Management, Finance, and Logistics teams to facilitate efficient material flow.
• Champion process improvements, digitalization initiatives, and industry best practices in store management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop store management personnel to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and comprehensive management reports for senior leadership review.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in store management, warehousing, or supply chain operations within the construction sector.
  
• At least 8–10 years in a senior leadership capacity, with demonstrated responsibility for managing large teams and multiple geographically dispersed locations.
  
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic decision-making capabilities.
  
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  
• An attractive remuneration package, inclusive of benefits, commensurate with market standards.
  
• A career opportunity with a leading Tier 1 construction contractor based in the UAE.
  

Preference will be extended to candidates available for immediate joining.