Senior Distribution Centre Leader - Ops, Lean & Safety

Chalhoub Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Education contribution

Remote/flexible working policies

Employee discounts

Job summary

Chalhoub Group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Manager Distribution Centre to lead safe, reliable, cost-efficient distribution centre operations and translate fulfilment strategies into daily execution. You will oversee inbound, storage, inventory control and outbound activities, driving service, productivity, quality and cost targets.

You will build capacity plans, optimise labour, manage costs, and lead continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent methods while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline.
• 9–10 years in warehousing, distribution or fulfilment ops.
• 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Accountability for a large, multi-shift operation and measurable improvements in safety, service, productivity, cost and inventory accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of WMS, ERP, operational reporting and data-led performance management.
• Basic SQL knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end daily operations for the distribution centre areas, ensuring safe, accurate and on-time receiving, put-away, storage, replenishment, picking, value-added services, packing and dispatch.
• Convert volume forecasts, order priorities and customer service commitments into executable shift plans, daily operating rhythms and clear accountabilities.
• Maintain strong operational control across shifts; identify constraints early, resolve exceptions promptly and elevate material risks with recommended actions.
• Ensure every stock movement and operational transaction is executed through the approved warehouse management system and standard processes.
• Develop short- and medium-term capacity plans covering labour, shifts, space, equipment and throughput requirements in line with forecast demand and business priorities.
• Optimise labour deployment, attendance, overtime and temporary staffing while protecting service levels, employee wellbeing and statutory requirements.
• Manage controllable operating costs and productivity drivers; identify opportunities to reduce cost per unit without compromising safety, quality or customer experience.
• Support annual budgeting, workforce planning and business cases for operating expenditure and capital investment within delegated authority.

Skills

Senior leadership

Multi-shift operation

Safety & compliance

Data-driven performance management

Vendor & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SQL

Job description

Chalhoub Group in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Manager Distribution Centre to lead safe, reliable, cost-efficient distribution centre operations and translate fulfilment strategies into daily execution. You will oversee inbound, storage, inventory control and outbound activities, driving service, productivity, quality and cost targets.

You will build capacity plans, optimise labour, manage costs, and lead continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma or equivalent methods while