Warehouse Supervisor

Lk Finora Global; Capital Governorate; On-site; BHD 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Lk Finora Global is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations in Bahrain, ensuring accurate receipt, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of goods. You will supervise staff and coordinate with Logistics, Inventory, Procurement, and Sales to meet quality, safety, and service targets.

You will drive inventory accuracy, organize the warehouse layout, monitor KPIs, and lead continuous improvement while maintaining safety and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising warehouse staff.
• Strong knowledge of receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch processes.
• Experience using WMS, ERP, barcode, and inventory systems.
• Knowledge of FIFO/FEFO as applicable.
• Influence safety and compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse activities including receiving, unloading, inspection, put-away, storage, picking, packing, loading, dispatch and returns.
• Assign daily tasks, organize manpower, prepare shift schedules, monitor attendance, and ensure adequate staffing.
• Lead, train, coach, and monitor warehouse staff to ensure productivity, accuracy, safety, and compliance.
• Coordinate deliveries and verify quantities, packaging, and documentation before acceptance.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, location, and handling according to procedures.
• Monitor picking/packing to ensure accuracy and on-time dispatch.
• Maintain inventory records and conduct cycle counts, physical verification, and discrepancy reconciliation.
• Operate and maintain WMS, ERP, barcode scanners, and other warehouse tech.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Inventory control

WMS/ERP usage

Safety compliance

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Diploma or degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Barcode scanners

Job description

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring the accurate, safe, and efficient receipt, storage, picking, packing, inventory control, and dispatch of goods. This role supervises warehouse staff, coordinates with Logistics, Procurement, Inventory, Sales, and other departments, and ensures warehouse activities meet operational, quality, safety, and service requirements. The position also supports inventory accuracy, warehouse organisation, productivity, cost control, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Position Overview

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring the accurate, safe, and efficient receipt, storage, picking, packing, inventory control, and dispatch of goods. This role supervises warehouse staff, coordinates with Logistics, Procurement, Inventory, Sales, and other departments, and ensures warehouse activities meet operational, quality, safety, and service requirements. The position also supports inventory accuracy, warehouse organisation, productivity, cost control, and continuous improvement.

• Supervise daily warehouse activities, including receiving, unloading, inspection, put-away, storage, picking, packing, loading, dispatch, and returns.
• Assign daily tasks, organise manpower, prepare shift schedules, monitor attendance, and ensure adequate staffing for operational requirements.
• Lead, train, coach, and monitor warehouse staff to ensure productivity, accuracy, safety, and compliance with company procedures.
• Coordinate incoming deliveries and verify quantities, product specifications, packaging condition, documentation, and purchase orders before acceptance.
• Ensure goods are properly labelled, stored, located, and handled according to product requirements and warehouse procedures.
• Monitor picking and packing activities to ensure orders are accurate, complete, properly packaged, and dispatched on schedule.
• Coordinate with Logistics and transport teams regarding delivery schedules, loading priorities, shipment documentation, and dispatch requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct cycle counts, stock takes, physical verification, and reconciliation of inventory discrepancies.
• Investigate shortages, overages, damaged goods, missing stock, incorrect locations, and other inventory discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Operate and maintain warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, barcode scanners, inventory systems, and other warehouse technology.
• Ensure proper use of FIFO/FEFO procedures where applicable, particularly for food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or other time-sensitive products.
• Monitor stock levels, storage capacity, product movement, slow-moving inventory, damaged goods, and obsolete stock, and report issues to management.
• Maintain an organised warehouse layout that supports efficient movement, accessibility, picking accuracy, space utilisation, and workplace safety.
• Ensure all warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, shelving, loading equipment, scanners, and handling tools, is used safely and maintained properly.
• Enforce warehouse safety procedures, PPE requirements, housekeeping standards, fire safety, emergency procedures, and company health and safety policies.
• Conduct regular warehouse inspections and identify potential operational, safety, security, or compliance risks.
• Monitor warehouse security and ensure appropriate controls are followed for high-value, sensitive, restricted, or confidential goods.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Inventory, Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve stock, order, delivery, and documentation issues.
• Work with suppliers, transport providers, couriers, and third-party logistics providers to resolve receiving and dispatch-related issues.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs such as inventory accuracy, order accuracy, picking productivity, receiving turnaround time, on-time dispatch, warehouse utilisation, damages, shrinkage, and operating costs.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports covering inventory movements, warehouse performance, stock discrepancies, manpower, damages, and operational issues.
• Monitor warehouse operating costs, overtime, consumables, packaging materials, equipment usage, and other operational expenses.
• Support warehouse audits, inventory audits, quality inspections, and internal control activities.
• Ensure all warehouse documentation, including receiving records, delivery notes, picking lists, transfer documents, stock adjustment records, and dispatch records, is completed accurately.
• Investigate operational problems, identify root causes, and implement practical improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors, delays, damage, and unnecessary costs.
• Support warehouse projects such as layout changes, system implementation, stock migration, process improvement, automation, and new facility setup.
• Ensure proper handling and segregation of returned, damaged, quarantined, rejected, or non-conforming products.
• Maintain professional communication with internal departments, customers, suppliers, drivers, and warehouse service providers.
• Ensure confidentiality and appropriate handling of company, inventory, customer, supplier, and operational information.
• Support emergency response, business continuity, and contingency procedures during equipment failures, shipment delays, manpower shortages, or other operational disruptions.
• Promote a disciplined, productive, safety-focused, and teamwork-oriented warehouse environment.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in warehouse operations, logistics, inventory control, distribution, or supply chain environments.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a warehouse or distribution environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch, inventory control, and warehouse procedures.
• Experience using WMS, ERP, barcode, inventory management, or warehouse scanning systems.
• Good understanding of inventory counting, reconciliation, stock movement, FIFO/FEFO, and warehouse documentation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to supervise, motivate, train, and develop warehouse employees effectively.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for inventory tracking, reporting, and operational analysis.
• Strong communication and coordination skills when working with internal departments, suppliers, transport providers, and customers.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety, workplace health and safety, equipment handling, and security procedures.
• Experience monitoring warehouse KPIs, productivity, inventory accuracy, and operational costs.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, or extended hours when operational requirements demand.
• Forklift, warehouse safety, logistics, or supply chain certifications are an advantage.
• Professional, reliable, hands-on, and able to work effectively under pressure while maintaining operational standards.