Warehouse Manager - Oil & Gas Manufacturing

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing and oilfield services company in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Warehouse Manager to oversee all warehouse operations, ensuring efficient storage, material handling, and inventory accuracy. The role includes managing a team, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Logistics and 7+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of warehouse or logistics management in manufacturing or oilfield services.
• Experience with inventory control methodologies such as FIFO/FEFO, cycle counting, lean warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching materials and equipment.
• Implement and maintain inventory control systems ensuring >98% stock accuracy.
• Lead cycle counts and full inventory audits.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and safe material handling procedures.
• Coordinate material readiness for production and service operations.
• Oversee warehouse layout optimization and storage planning.
• Manage warehouse staff scheduling, training, and performance.
• Monitor key logistics KPIs and drive improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with freight providers, procurement, and customs teams.

Skills

Strong leadership and team management abilities

Proficiency in ERP/WMS systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE preferred)

Knowledge of material handling equipment, rigging, and safety protocols

Excellent problem-solving and process optimization mindset

Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/WMS systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE)

Job description

Job Overview

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations at Weatherford's manufacturing facility, ensuring efficient storage, material handling, inventory accuracy, and timely dispatch. This role ensures compliance with HSE standards, optimizes space utilization, and maintains operational excellence across all inbound and outbound logistics activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching materials and equipment.
• Implement and maintain inventory control systems ensuring >98% stock accuracy.
• Lead cycle counts and full inventory audits in coordination with Supply Chain and Finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, lifting/rigging standards, and safe material handling procedures.
• Coordinate material readiness for production and service operations to avoid delays.
• Oversee warehouse layout optimization and storage planning.
• Manage warehouse staff scheduling, training, and performance.
• Monitor key logistics KPIs (turnaround time, accuracy, utilization) and drive improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with freight providers, procurement, and customs teams when applicable.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Proficiency in ERP/WMS systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE preferred)
• Knowledge of material handling equipment, rigging, and safety protocols
• Excellent problem-solving and process optimization mindset
• Strong communication and cross‑functional coordination skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of warehouse or logistics management in manufacturing or oilfield services
• Experience with inventory control methodologies such as FIFO/FEFO, cycle counting, lean warehousing