Inventory & Logistics Team Leader/Manager

Zain; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Zain Kuwait is seeking an Inventory and Logistics Team Leader to drive end-to-end inventory control and distribution. You will lead planning, warehousing, and supplier coordination to ensure stock availability and timely shipments across all channels.

The role requires strong leadership, ERP experience, and a track record of optimizing supply chains in a fast-paced environment. This position is based in Kuwait City and emphasizes compliance, ISMS, and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
• MBA preferred
• 7+ years of experience in inventory/logistics
• Strong leadership and people management
• Experience with ERP and inventory systems

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory and logistics to ensure timely delivery and fulfilment of business requirements
• Oversee shipment clearance, customs processes and supplier deliveries until inventory is received and distributed
• Manage inventory planning, stock replenishment and buffer stock levels to maintain product availability
• Oversee SIM cards, recharge cards, devices, and commercial/non-commercial inventory lifecycle management
• Ensure effective warehouse operations, stock classification, item coding and inventory accuracy
• Manage RTV activities, logistics coordination and supplier returns
• Monitor inventory KPIs and implement actions to improve operational efficiency and inventory performance
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, Sales, Warehouse, IT and Logistics teams
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead inventory and logistics optimization initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies, governance standards, ISMS requirements and health & safety regulations

Skills

Inventory management

Logistics

Leadership

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

ZAIN2433 - Inventory amp Logistics Team Leader Manager Operation Zain Kuwait Division Finance Location Kuwait - Kuwait City Closing Date 03-Sep-2026

About the Role

The Inventory amp Logistics Manager is responsible for leading inventory and logistics operations to ensure efficient stock management timely shipment clearance product availability and seamless distribution across all sales channels The role oversees inventory planning logistics processes warehouse operations and supplier coordination while ensuring operational excellence compliance and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory and logistics operations to ensure timely delivery and fulfilment of business requirements
• Oversee shipment clearance customs processes and supplier deliveries until inventory is received and distributed
• Manage inventory planning stock replenishment and buffer stock levels to maintain product availability
• Oversee SIM cards recharge cards devices and commercial non-commercial inventory lifecycle management
• Ensure effective warehouse operations stock classification item coding and inventory accuracy
• Manage return-to-vendor RTV activities logistics coordination and supplier returns
• Monitor inventory KPIs and implement actions to improve operational efficiency and inventory performance
• Collaborate with Procurement Finance Sales Warehouse IT and Logistics teams to support business objectives
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead inventory and logistics optimization initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies governance standards ISMS requirements and health amp safety regulations

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Solid knowledge of inventory management, logistics, warehouse operationsand supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in inventory planning, forecasting, and stock optimization.
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain best practices.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with ERP and inventory management systems.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor s Degree required Business or a related field; Master s in business/MBA preferred+7 Years Of Experience