Senior Specialist - Warehouse Operations Excellence

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Specialist - Warehouse Operations Excellence to strengthen performance across warehouse, transportation and logistics functions. You will evaluate procedures, drive improvements and maintain safe, compliant facilities while controlling operating costs.

The role requires a deep background in warehouse operations, with leadership experience and expertise in budgeting, vendor management and performance measurement, contributing to operational excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field.
• A master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop warehouse operating strategies and procedures that reflect organizational priorities.
• Review warehouse performance measures, identify process weaknesses and implement corrective improvement plans.
• Improve inventory management, order processing, dispatch, receiving and shipping practices.
• Coordinate with transportation, logistics and other departments to resolve handoff problems and improve workflow continuity.
• Develop training programs for warehouse supervisors and employees covering safe work and operating procedures.
• Assess regulatory and safety compliance, recommend corrective actions and follow through on implementation.
• Review warehouse facilities and equipment maintenance requirements to support safe, reliable operations.
• Prepare warehouse budgets, monitor costs and identify feasible expenditure reductions.
• Evaluate supplier and vendor relationships and participate in contract negotiations when required.
• Monitor developments in warehouse technologies and operational methods, introducing suitable improvements.

Skills

Warehouse process improvement

Inventory control

Order fulfillment

Shipping and receiving

Warehouse performance measurement

Operational budgeting

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Workforce training

Regulatory compliance

Warehouse technology assessment

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Senior Specialist - Warehouse Operations Excellence

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Warehousing

Function: Warehouse / Inventory

Experience: 10 years in warehouse operations, including 8 years in leadership

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Abu Dhabi

Industry: Warehousing

Function: Warehouse / Inventory

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Role Purpose

Strengthen warehouse performance by evaluating existing procedures, introducing practical operational improvements and maintaining safe, compliant facilities. The Senior Specialist works across warehouse, transportation and logistics functions to improve service delivery and control operating costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop warehouse operating strategies and procedures that reflect organizational priorities.
• Review warehouse performance measures, identify process weaknesses and implement corrective improvement plans.
• Improve inventory management, order processing, dispatch, receiving and shipping practices.
• Coordinate with transportation, logistics and other departments to resolve handoff problems and improve workflow continuity.
• Develop training programs for warehouse supervisors and employees covering safe work and operating procedures.
• Assess regulatory and safety compliance, recommend corrective actions and follow through on implementation.
• Review warehouse facilities and equipment maintenance requirements to support safe, reliable operations.
• Prepare warehouse budgets, monitor costs and identify feasible expenditure reductions.
• Evaluate supplier and vendor relationships and participate in contract negotiations when required.
• Monitor developments in warehouse technologies and operational methods, introducing suitable improvements.

Leadership and Operational Governance

Supervise assigned activities, allocate responsibilities and support the development of warehouse personnel. Implement approved company policies, systems and operating standards while contributing to departmental performance objectives. Identify ways to improve internal processes using relevant industry practices and maintain accurate management information and progress reporting.

Stakeholder Coordination

Work with the SVP Group Commercial Operations and Execution, division heads and colleagues across directorates to align warehouse operations with business needs. Engage suppliers and service providers on operating requirements and contract matters. Liaise with government representatives when clarification of warehouse-related regulations is needed.

HSE and Sustainability

Follow applicable health, safety, environmental and sustainability requirements, including ADNOC Codes of Practice. Support warehouse practices that protect personnel, equipment and operational continuity.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should demonstrate practical experience leading warehouse improvement initiatives, interpreting performance metrics, controlling budgets and coordinating inventory and fulfillment activities. The role requires the ability to work across departments, assess supplier performance and translate operational findings into workable changes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field. A master 's degree is preferred.

Experience

At least 10 years of warehouse operations experience, including a minimum of 8 years in a leadership role.

Preferred Certifications

Relevant professional certifications in warehouse management, supply chain management or logistics.

Skills Set

• Warehouse process improvement
• inventory control
• order fulfillment
• shipping and receiving
• warehouse performance measurement
• operational budgeting
• vendor management
• contract negotiation
• workforce training
• regulatory compliance
• warehouse technology assessment
• cross-functional coordination

Why Join Us

This position contributes to the performance of warehouse operations that support a major energy business. Its focus on operational efficiency, safety and process modernization offers scope to apply extensive warehouse leadership experience to complex supply chain activities.

About the Company

ADNOC Group operates across the energy value chain in Abu Dhabi. Its commercial and logistics functions coordinate materials, suppliers and operational services that support the Group 's activities.