General Manager - Store Management

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Grey HR, in partnership with a leading Tier-1 UAE contractor, seeks a General Manager - Store Management to lead warehouse and store operations across project sites and central warehouses in the UAE.

The candidate should bring 20+ years in construction materials inventory management, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations, with 8–10 years in senior leadership and multi-location teams.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive experience in store management, warehousing, or supply chain operations within the construction sector.
• 8–10 years in a senior leadership capacity, managing large teams across multiple locations.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Store management

Supply chain

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Job description

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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.