Warehouse Manager

Sesco Steel Solutions; Dammam, Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Sesco Steel Solutions is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee daily warehouse, store and yard activities across steel plates, sections, beams, pipes and fittings, ensuring safe, efficient material flow and accountability.

You will implement and optimize the Warehouse Management System (WMS), integrate it with ERP, improve traceability, layout, and inventory control while building a skilled cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in large-scale warehouse or materials operations.
• Experience implementing WMS/ERP integrations and traceability systems.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across warehouses, stores and yards for steel products and fittings.
• Build and develop a cross-skilled team including supervisors, storekeepers, material controllers and operators.
• Establish KPI-driven performance management to optimize labor, equipment and space utilization.
• Implement and optimize WMS; integrate with ERP; ensure traceability of items from receipt to project.
• Manage annual warehouse budget; reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, QA/QC, Logistics and Finance to align material flow with project schedules.
• Promote safety, compliance and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Produce monthly KPI reports and support Saudization targets by developing Saudi nationals in key roles.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

WMS

ERP

ISO standards (9001/45001)

Job description

Operational Leadership

Oversee daily operations across all warehouses stores and yards covering steel plates structural sections beams columns angles channels pipes fittings fasteners welding consumables gases paint and coatings and finished or semi-finished fabricated items Lead motivate and develop supervisors storekeepers material controllers crane and forklift operators and riggers building a culture of accountability discipline and continuous improvement Build a cross-skilled team that can move flexibly between warehouses and areas receiving cutting-stock yard consumables store dispatch Establish KPI-driven performance management to use labor equipment and space effectively

Systems and Process Optimization

Implement and optimize the Warehouse Management System WMS and integrate it with ERP production planning and project systems Introduce heat plate number and mill certificate MTC traceability barcode or RFID tagging and location control so every item can be traced from receipt to issue to project Optimize storage layout for long and heavy materials including racking cantilever storage plate stacking and crane coverage to maximize capacity and reduce handling and double-handling Manage remnant and offcut tracking and support nesting and cutting-list planning with Production to improve material yield and reduce scrap Benchmark against industry best practices and drive initiatives that cut cost eliminate waste and improve productivity

Cost and Inventory Management

Manage the annual warehouse budget Continuously scrutinize and reduce operating expenses inventory holding costs labor productivity losses equipment hire and external storage and haulage costs Develop and enforce SOPs for receiving inspection material segregation issue control inventory control working capital efficiency and obsolete or surplus stock management including project-specific and client-owned free-issue materials Ensure inventory accuracy through rigorous cycle counts and periodic stock audits Control material preservation and storage conditions corrosion protection for steel humidity and temperature control for consumables e g baked or sealed electrodes and segregation of carbon steel stainless steel and alloy materials to prevent cross-contamination

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with Production Project Management Engineering Procurement QA QC Sales Logistics and Finance to align material flow with the project schedule and fabrication sequence Manage material readiness for projects including kitting staging and timely release to workshops against work orders Coordinate outbound loading and dispatch of heavy and oversized items including lifting plans transport permits and escort requirements Support broader business transformation and operational excellence initiatives such as lean 5S and plant expansion Handle escalated customer client and vendor issues effectively

Compliance and Safety

Promote a safety-first culture and work toward zero lost-time injuries Ensure safe lifting operations certified cranes slings and lifting gear inspection and tagging competent riggers and signalmen and safe load-handling procedures Ensure compliance with company policy client requirements and regulations covering customs ZATCA Civil Defense fire safety hazardous material storage gases paints solvents and safe stacking and traffic management in yards Support heat stress management and compliance with the summer midday work ban at outdoor yards Support audit readiness for ISO 9001 ISO 45001 and client audits e g Aramco or other major clients including material traceability and quality records

Reporting and People Development

Produce monthly KPI reports covering inventory accuracy OTIF material availability to production issue accuracy material damage and loss stock ageing space utilization labor and equipment utilization and cost against budget Regularly review operational and financial performance and give data-driven recommendations to senior management Develop training programs covering WMS use material identification and traceability safe lifting and rigging forklift and crane operation and housekeeping Support Saudization targets by developing Saudi nationals in storekeeping material control and supervisory roles

RequiredBachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.10+ years of warehouse or materials management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.5+ years of hands-on experience managing physical warehouse, stores, or inventory operations, including WMS or ERP-based inventory control.Proven expertise in WMS implementation and optimization.Strong leadership of large, multicultural teams in complex industrial environments.Demonstrated success in inventory accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement.Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.Ability to challenge the status quo and drive sustainable change.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.Track record of delivering measurable cost savings and productivity gains.Fluent English; Arabic is a plus.