Warehouse Manager

Business Umbrella; Ajman; On-site; AED 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Umbrella is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee day-to-day operations for a food industry business operating between Ajman and Sharjah. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of warehouse leadership in the food sector, plus hands-on SAP WM/MM experience and current UAE market familiarity.

You will manage inventory accuracy, supervise warehouse staff, ensure food safety compliance, and coordinate inbound/outbound logistics in a fast-paced, perishable environment with a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Warehouse Manager in the food industry (FMCG, food distribution, food manufacturing).
• Hands-on experience with SAP WM/MM or equivalent inventory management functionality.
• UAE-based candidates only – must reside in the UAE.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of food products.
• Manage and optimize warehouse layout and storage conditions to ensure food safety and cold chain compliance.
• Supervise, train, and schedule warehouse staff for efficient daily operations across a 6‑day week.
• Maintain real-time inventory records using SAP, including stock counts and cycle counts.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee day-to-day warehouse operations for a food industry business based between Ajman and Sharjah. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 5 years of warehouse management experience specifically within the food sector, strong hands‑on proficiency in SAP, and current UAE market experience. This role requires a hands‑on operator who can manage inventory accuracy, warehouse staff, food safety compliance, and logistics coordination in a fast‑paced, perishable‑goods environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of food products.
• Manage and optimize warehouse layout and storage conditions to ensure compliance with food safety and cold chain requirements.
• Supervise, train, and schedule warehouse staff to ensure efficient daily operations across a 6-day operating week.
• Maintain accurate real‑time inventory records using SAP, including stock counts, cycle counts, and periodic full inventory audits.
• Monitor stock levels to minimize spoilage, wastage, and expiry losses in perishable inventory.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO principles are strictly followed for all food stock movement.
• Coordinate with procurement, sales, and logistics teams for inbound and outbound shipments.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE food safety, hygiene, and municipality regulations.
• Manage warehouse KPIs: order accuracy, dispatch timelines, inventory accuracy, and cost control.
• Handle documentation for goods receipt notes (GRN), delivery notes, stock transfers, and damage/return processing within SAP.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Warehouse Manager specifically within the food industry (FMCG, food distribution, food manufacturing).
• Mandatory hands‑on experience with SAP (WM/MM modules or equivalent inventory management functionality).
• UAE‑based candidates only — must currently reside in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of food storage standards, cold chain handling, and expiry/batch management.