Supervisor Warehouse Operations

Tanqeeb; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse activities, including inbound/outbound processing and dispatch. You will manage a team of 30–40 staff, meet daily volumes within SLAs, and coordinate across departments to ensure smooth end-to-end operations.

The role requires a degree or diploma in logistics or related fields, 3–5 years of warehouse experience, and strong knowledge of WMS and Excel. Prior Dematic exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute daily warehouse activities including Inbound, Outbound, Processing, Picking, Put-away, Decanting, Replenishment and Dispatch.
• Ensure planned daily volumes are completed within agreed SLAs and target throughput.
• Monitor workflow and take corrective action to avoid delays or backlogs.
• Coordinate with other warehouse departments to ensure smooth end-to-end operations.
• Plan and deploy manpower according to volumes and budgets.
• Ensure effective utilization of resources and achievement of target manpower productivity.
• Lead and supervise approximately 30–40 employees including Team Leaders and floor staff.
• Regularly monitor productivity and take corrective actions to improve performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Manpower Management

Planning & Organizing

Productivity & KPI Management

Inventory Accuracy

Data Interpretation & Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain

Tools

WMS

Dematic

MS Excel

Job description

1. Supervise and execute daily warehouse activities including Inbound, Outbound, Processing, Picking, Put-away, Decanting, Replenishment and Dispatch.

2. Ensure planned daily volumes are completed within agreed SLAs and target throughput.

3. Monitor workflow throughout the shift and take immediate corrective action to avoid operational delays or backlogs.

4. Coordinate with other warehouse departments and support functions to ensure smooth end-to-end operations.

5. Plan and deploy manpower according to operational volumes and approved budgets.

6. Ensure effective utilization of resources and achievement of target manpower productivity for each activity.

7. Lead and supervise approximately 30–40 employees, including Team Leaders and floor staff.

8. Regularly monitor individual and team productivity and take corrective actions to improve performance.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or a related field.

2. 3–5 years of warehouse/distribution centre experience, preferably with team supervisory responsibility.

3. Experience in a large-scale Retail, E-commerce, FMCG or automated Distribution Centre is preferred.

4. Working knowledge of WMS and automated warehouse systems; Dematic exposure is an advantage.

5. Good knowledge of MS Excel and operational reporting.

6. Warehouse Operations & Process Knowledge

7. Team Leadership & Manpower Management

8. Planning & Organizing

9. Productivity & KPI Management

10. Inventory Accuracy

11. Data Interpretation & Analytical Skills