Receiving Operations

Ninja ?? نينجا; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Ninja is seeking an experienced Inbound Supervisor to lead the receiving operation of a fast-growing grocery distribution center in Jeddah. You will manage a team of Team Leaders and Receiving Officers, ensuring timely, safe, and accurate receipt processing.

You will oversee inbound planning, oversee WMS activities, enforce cold chain and FEFO, and drive continuous improvements while maintaining strong floor presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field (Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business).
• 3–5 years in warehouse operations, including 2+ years supervising inbound/receiving teams.
• Experience in Grocery, FMCG, Retail, or Food Distribution, preferably multi-temperature handling.
• Hands-on experience with WMS, including receiving, PO/ASN, and putaway.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Food Safety, Cold Chain, and Expiry Control.
• Proven people management and strong floor presence.
• English and Arabic written and spoken.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Plan the daily inbound schedule and allocate manpower based on truck arrivals and inbound volume.
• Supervise unloading, counting, PO receiving in the WMS, and putaway handover.
• Ensure all open receipts are closed on the same day with no end-of-shift backlog.
• Enforce cold chain, FEFO, expiry, and quality control across ambient, chilled, frozen, and fresh products.
• Lead, train, and develop the receiving team while monitoring productivity and performance.
• Coordinate with Planning, Commercial, and Suppliers to ensure smooth inbound operations.
• Monitor inbound volumes, productivity, and open receipts.
• Identify recurring operational issues and support process and system improvements.
• Maintain strong floor presence and ensure compliance with warehouse procedures.

Skills

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Food Safety

Cold Chain

Expiry Control

People management

English

Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Industrial Engineering / Business

Tools

WMS

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Inbound Supervisor to lead and oversee the receiving operation of a fast-growing grocery distribution center.

In this role, you will lead a team of Team Leaders and Receiving Officers, manage the flow of goods from supplier arrival through receiving and putaway handover, and ensure that every receipt is processed accurately, safely, and within the required timeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan the daily inbound schedule and allocate manpower based on truck arrivals and inbound volume.
• Supervise unloading, counting, PO receiving in the WMS, and putaway handover.
• Ensure all open receipts are closed on the same day with no end-of-shift backlog.
• Enforce cold chain, FEFO, expiry, and quality control requirements across ambient, chilled, frozen, and fresh products.
• Lead, train, and develop the receiving team while monitoring individual productivity and performance.
• Coordinate with Planning, Commercial, and Suppliers to ensure smooth inbound operations.
• Monitor inbound volumes, productivity, and open receipts.
• Identify recurring operational issues and support process and system improvements.
• Maintain strong floor presence and ensure compliance with warehouse procedures and standards

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience.

3-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, including 2+ years supervising a receiving/inbound team.

Experience in Grocery, FMCG, Retail, or Food Distribution, preferably with multi-temperature handling.

Hands-on experience with WMS, including receiving, PO/ASN, and putaway.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Solid knowledge of Food Safety, Cold Chain, and Expiry Control.

Proven people management and strong warehouse floor presence.

English and Arabic, written and spoken.

Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and peak seasons.