Warehouse &Sore Manager for Well Known Lubricant Co. in UAE

Sperton Global AS; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Dubai is seeking a Warehouse and Store Manager to oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficient inventory management and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in warehouse/store management, including 5 years in a managerial role, preferably in the manufacturing sector. This role involves managing teams and ensuring productivity, safety, and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in warehouse/store management, including 5 years as Manager.
• Experience preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise receiving, storing and dispatching of goods.
• Maintain accurate stock records through ERP or manual systems.
• Oversee issuing of raw materials and consumables to production.
• Manage, train, and evaluate warehouse and store personnel.
• Ensure adherence to company safety policies and UAE legal requirements.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly stock and movement reports.

Skills

Strong knowledge of inventory systems (ERP, WMS)

Leadership and team management skills

Good understanding of health & safety standards

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Effective communication and documentation skills

Education

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

Job description

Job Summary

The Warehouse and Store Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the warehouse and stores including the receipt storage inventory control and dispatch of raw materials finished goods and consumables. The role ensures efficient inventory management compliance with safety standards and effective team supervision to support the overall supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Supervise receiving, storing and dispatching of goods.
• Ensure timely loading and unloading of materials.
• Maintain FIFO and/or FEFO systems for inventory rotation.
• Optimize space utilization and warehouse layout for operational efficiency.
• Able to manage 4-5 warehouses.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate stock records through ERP or manual systems.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical stock audits.
• Identify and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Minimize stock damage obsolescence and pilferage.

Store Management

• Oversee issuing of raw materials and consumables to production.
• Maintain proper documentation (issue slips GRNs returns etc.).
• Ensure traceability of materials and finished goods.

Team Management

• Manage train and evaluate warehouse and store personnel.
• Schedule staff shifts and assign duties.
• Enforce discipline and ensure productivity.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to company safety policies and UAE legal requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the warehouse and stores.
• Conduct regular safety drills and training sessions.

Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare daily weekly and monthly stock and movement reports.
• Coordinate with procurement production quality control and logistics teams.
• Escalate shortages excesses or quality issues promptly.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management Business Administration or related field.

Experience

Minimum 8 years in warehouse/store management including 5 years as Manager Role preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of inventory systems (ERP WMS).
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Good understanding of health & safety standards.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.