Assistant Warehouse Manager

H. M. Al Rugaib & Sons Trading Co. - شركة حمد محمد الرقيب و أولاده التجارية; Al Ahsa Governorate; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in trading and distribution seeks an Assistant Warehouse Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites. The role requires strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of warehouse systems and automation. Key responsibilities include improving performance, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating with executive leadership. Candidates should have relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing warehouse or distribution center operations.
• Successful track record in leading large teams.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control and warehouse automation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to regional warehouse sites.
• Manage and monitor warehouse KPIs.
• Evaluate and implement warehouse technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Logistics

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

The Assistant Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading and managing warehouse operations across multiple sites, ensuring efficient workflows, inventory accuracy, safety compliance, and alignment with business goals. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and deep knowledge of warehouse systems and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to regional warehouse sites.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve warehouse performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability.
• Manage and monitor warehouse KPIs such as order accuracy, productivity, labor efficiency, and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align warehouse goals with overall business objectives.
• Evaluate and implement warehouse technologies and automation solutions.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing plans, and capital expenditures related to warehousing.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing warehouse or distribution center operations, preferably with multi-site leadership responsibilities.
• Successful track record in leading large teams and complex warehouse networks.
• Strong knowledge of WMS systems, inventory control, and warehouse automation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and change management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Certifications such as CSCP, CLTD, or CPIM are a plus.
• Willingness to travel between warehouse sites as needed.