Warehouse Section Head

Americana Company; Dubai; Presencial; AED 240.000 - 360.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Americana Company in Dubai seeks a Warehouse Section Head to assist the Warehouse Manager in leading and controlling all warehouse and distribution activities, including Finished Goods, Raw Materials, and Packaging Materials storage operations. The role emphasizes safety, inventory accuracy, and efficient service to manufacturing and customers.

You will supervise daily operations, coordinate with Production Planning, Procurement, QA, Sales and Logistics, manage MHE, fleet, and KPI reporting, and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 8–10 years of warehouse experience in FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Distribution, or Cold Chain Operations.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory or leadership position.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily warehouse operations across all storage facilities.
• Manage inventory control and stock accuracy for FG, RM, PM, and dry/cold stores.
• Oversee MHE management and equipment maintenance to ensure availability.
• Coordinate fleet and distribution activities, delivery schedules and KPIs.
• Prepare and analyze warehouse performance reports and KPIs.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Inventory management

ERP/WMS systems

Cycle counting

Safety compliance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

WMS/ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary Warehouse Section Head will assist the Warehouse Manager in leading and controlling all warehouse and distribution activities including Finished Goods FG Raw Materials RM and Packaging Materials PM storage operations The role is responsible for managing the cold stores Dry store inventory control local distribution activities and a fleet of delivery trucks while ensuring safety inventory accuracy operational efficiency customer service excellence and compliance with company policies and food safety requirements

DESCRIPTION

Warehouse Leadership amp Operations Management

Lead daily warehouse operations across all storage facilities Ensure smooth receiving put-away storage picking replenishment and dispatch activities Develop daily workload plans and assign tasks to storekeepers and warehouse operators Ensure all warehouse activities are executed according to SOPs and company policies Coordinate closely with Production Planning Procurement Quality Sales and Logistics departments Monitor warehouse capacity and optimize storage utilization Ensure uninterrupted material flow to support manufacturing and customer requirements Act as the first escalation point for operational issues and inventory discrepancies

Inventory Management amp Stock Control

Take full responsibility for inventory control and stock accuracy across Finished Goods FG Cold Store Raw Materials RM Cold Store and Packaging Materials PM Dry Store ensuring all inventory records accurately always reflect physical stock Ensure all inventory transactions including receiving put-away transfers production issues returns adjustments and dispatches are accurately recorded and processed in the ERP WMS system in a timely manner Monitor and maintain stock accuracy through regular cycle counting location verification stock reconciliation and periodic physical inventory counts ensuring compliance with company inventory control policies and targets Supervise and validate all receiving and issuing activities to ensure quantities batch numbers expiry dates lot traceability and storage locations are correctly recorded and controlled Ensure strict compliance with FIFO First In First Out and FEFO First Expired First Out principles for all applicable materials and finished products to minimize inventory losses and product obsolescence Review inventory reports daily and investigate stock variances transaction errors damaged stocks shortages overages and system discrepancies implementing corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues Monitor slow-moving non-moving aging obsolete rejected and damaged inventories and recommend appropriate actions to optimize storage utilization and inventory value Control inventory movements between warehouses storage locations production areas and external storage facilities while maintaining full traceability and system integrity Coordinate with Production Planning Procurement Quality Assurance and Supply Chain teams to ensure adequate stock availability while minimizing excess inventory and stock shortages Lead monthly cycle count programs and annual physical stock counts ensuring reconciliation of physical inventory with system records and timely closure of discrepancies Ensure proper stock rotation location management pallet control and warehouse housekeeping standards to maximize inventory visibility accessibility and storage efficiency Prepare and analyse inventory performance reports including stock accuracy inventory aging stock variances inventory turnover slow-moving items and inventory loss reports providing recommendations for continuous improvement Ensure compliance with company policies food safety standards traceability requirements audit requirements and internal control procedures related to inventory management and warehouse operations

Material Handling Equipment MHE Management

Manage all warehouse equipment including VNA Trucks Reach Trucks Counterbalance Forklifts Electric Pallet Trucks Hand Pallet JacksEnsure equipment availability to support operations Monitor equipment performance and downtime Coordinate preventive maintenance with service providers Monitor maintenance costs and equipment utilization Recommend equipment upgrades and replacement requirements

Fleet amp Distribution Management

Manage a fleet of 6 delivery trucks supporting customer deliveries Coordinate daily delivery schedules and vehicle utilization Monitor vehicle maintenance licensing insurance and regulatory compliance Track fleet KPIs including Vehicle utilization Delivery performance Fuel consumption Maintenance costs Driver productivityCoordinate with sales and customer service teams to ensure timely deliveries

Reporting amp KPI Management

Prepare and analyse warehouse performance reports including

• Inventory Accuracy
• Order Picking Accuracy
• Warehouse Productivity
• Stock Variance Reports
• Stock Aging Reports
• Temperature Compliance Reports
• Vehicle Loading Efficiency
• Warehouse Capacity Utilization
• Customer Service Levels
• Safety KPI Reports

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Graduated in bachelor s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 8-10 years of warehouse experience in FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Distribution, or Cold Chain Operations
• Minimum 3-5 years in a supervisory or leadership position