Warehouse Supervisor

Salehiya Healthcare; Dammam; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Salehiya Healthcare seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, supervise Material Handling Officers, Laborers, and Equipment Operators, and ensure safe, accurate, and timely distribution activities.

You will support inventory control, cycle counts, and improve warehouse performance while adhering to SOPs, GDP, and safety standards. English proficiency and strong teamwork are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in Pharmacy or Biomedical field.
• 5–8 years in Supply Chain and related activities.
• 2+ years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging and dispatch.
• Allocate and monitor daily tasks for staff to ensure productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure activities comply with SOPs, QMS, GDP and safety standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments and transportation teams for efficient order fulfillment.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions to improve service levels and warehouse performance.

Skills

Inventory control

SOPs and GDP

WMS/ERP/SAP

Shift supervision

Analytical skills

Team coordination

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Pharmacy or Biomedical

Tools

WMS

ERP

SAP

Job description

Salehiya started commercial activities in 1964 as a specialized healthcare company. It is one of the leading Saudi Arabian companies in distributing pharmaceuticals, medical and laboratory equipment, diagnostics, medical disposables, and hospital and consumer supplies. The company kept pace with the rapid development of the health sector in Saudi Arabia and gradually evolved to meet the needs and demands of a constantly growing market.

Salehiya is based in three major cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. It also has branches around the kingdom to cover the whole market and provide prompt and efficient client services, with over 1000 workforce.

For more information, you can visit our website: www.salehiya.com

Why Work with Us:

Salehiya Healthcare is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We believe in fostering a culture that encourages creativity and innovation, particularly in technology. We utilize the latest tools in our field and stay ahead of industry trends. Our comprehensive training programs and mentorship opportunities are designed to support professional growth and development. We prioritize maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

The core values that guide our people derive from our purpose to elevate the healthcare experience in the kingdom.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for supervising daily warehouse operations and overseeing warehouse staff including Material Handling Officers, Laborers, and Equipment Operators to ensure safe, efficient, accurate, and timely warehousing and distribution activities. The role is responsible for supporting inventory handling, storage, dispatch, material movement, and compliance with SOPs, QMS, GDP, and safety standards to maintain operational excellence and service quality.

Key Accountabilities:

• Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, unloading, storage, picking, packing, staging, and dispatch activities to ensure smooth and timely operations.
• Allocate and monitor daily tasks for Material Handling Officers, Laborers, and Equipment Operators to ensure productivity and operational efficiency.
• Ensure all warehouse activities are carried out in compliance with approved SOPs, QMS requirements, GDP practices, and company safety regulations.
• Monitor loading and unloading activities to ensure accuracy, proper material handling, and timely completion of deliveries.
• Oversee inventory movement and storage activities to maintain inventory accuracy, stock integrity, and proper space utilization.
• Support inventory control activities including cycle counts, stock reconciliation, and investigation of inventory discrepancies.
• Monitor warehouse equipment and forklift operations to ensure safe utilization and operational readiness, while reporting maintenance requirements when needed.
• Ensure Equipment Operators follow safety procedures.
• Coordinate with internal departments and transportation teams to support efficient order fulfillment and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor operational KPIs and support corrective actions to improve service levels, productivity, and warehouse performance.
• Supervise workforce attendance, shift allocation, leave scheduling, and manpower utilization to ensure adequate operational coverage.
• Provide on-job coaching and guidance to warehouse staff to improve operational knowledge, compliance, and performance.
• Maintain effective communication with the Warehouse Manager regarding operational updates, issues, manpower concerns, and improvement opportunities.
• Report operational incidents, safety concerns, damaged materials, and equipment issues in a timely manner and support corrective actions.
• Support onboarding and SOP training activities for new warehouse employees to ensure proper understanding of operational and safety requirements.
• Ensure temperature monitoring records, calibration activities, and warehouse documentation are properly maintained when applicable.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications: bachelor's/ diploma degree in Pharmacy or Bio-Medical degree.

Minimum Experience: Experience 5-8 years in Supply Chain and related activities with 2 years of which are in a supervisory role.

Skills:

• Familiarity with inventory control and material handling practices.
• Understanding of SOPs, QMS, GDP, and workplace safety standards.
• Experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, or SAP is preferred.
• Ability to supervise shift-based operations and manage operational priorities effectively.
• Good analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Good interpersonal and team coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.