Team lead, warehouse

Modern Mills Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Mills Company is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead the general materials warehouse for spare parts, consumables, lubricants, chemicals and PPE in a flour milling environment.

The role ensures accurate SAP MM/WM records, effective inventory control, and adherence to HACCP, ISO 22000, and HSE standards while coordinating with procurement, maintenance and production to prevent stock-outs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3 years in warehouse or inventory management in manufacturing; 2+ years in supervision; FMCG preferred.
• Hands-on SAP MM/WM proficiency.
• Food/FMCG industry knowledge and HSE awareness.
• CPIM/CSCP certification a plus.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations for general materials and spare parts.
• Oversee receiving, storage, and issuing against requests with FIFO/FEFO.
• Optimize layout and space to improve material flow.
• Record material movements in SAP MM/WM accurately.
• Plan cycle counts and annual stock-takes; investigate variances.
• Monitor stock levels and flag slow-moving or obsolete items.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Maintenance, Production to prevent stock-outs.
• Follow up on open POs and delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, HSE; safety handling.
• Lead and develop warehouse staff; report on KPIs; drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Inventory management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP MM/WM

Job description

Leads the general materials warehouse at the mill managing the receipt storage and issue of spare parts consumables lubricants chemicals and PPE. The role ensures the right materials are available when the plant needs them inventory is accurate in SAP and the warehouse meets the food safety hygiene and HSE standards required in a flour milling environment.

Key Accountabilities

Warehouse Operations

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations for general materials spare parts and consumables supporting production and maintenance
• Oversee receiving inspection storage and issuing of materials against approved requests applying FIFO FEFO where relevant
• Optimize warehouse layout bin locations and space utilization to improve accessibility and material flow

Inventory Control & Systems

• Ensure all material movements are recorded accurately and on time in SAP MM WM
• Plan and lead periodic cycle counts and annual stock-takes investigating and resolving variances
• Monitor stock levels set and review min max parameters and flag slow-moving obsolete and critical items

Planning & Coordination

• Work closely with Procurement Maintenance and Production to anticipate material requirements and prevent stock-outs of critical spares
• Follow up on open purchase orders and delivery timelines with Procurement and suppliers

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure warehouse practices comply with food safety HACCP ISO 22000 FSSC 22000 GMP pest control and HSE requirements
• Enforce safe storage and handling of chemicals hazardous materials and heavy items
• Support internal and external audits and close out related findings

People & Performance

• Lead schedule and develop warehouse staff including training on material handling safety and SAP transactions
• Prepare regular reports on inventory accuracy stock value utilization and warehouse KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in materials management and warehouse efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of warehouse or inventory management experience in manufacturing, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role; experience in flour milling, food, or FMCG is highly preferred.
• Hands-on proficiency in SAP (MM/WM modules).
• Solid knowledge of spare parts, MRO, and consumables management.
• Working knowledge of food safety and HSE standards in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent) are an advantage.