Warehouse Supervisor

Sgr Sa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) in Riyadh seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee receipt, storage, and dispatch of industrial and chemical inventory. You will ensure continuous production, strict safety compliance, and accurate ERP handling to support refinery operations.

You will manage 24/7 shift rosters, enforce PTW/LOTO, and drive process improvements while coordinating with customs brokers and site stakeholders for smooth inbound/outbound flows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related technical discipline.
• Five or more years of warehouse supervision experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hazardous material handling and storage regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Odoo and Jisr for inventory transactions.
• Understanding of Saudi Customs procedures and import documentation.
• Valid forklift certification and ability to train others on safe equipment operation.
• Fluency in English and Arabic for effective communication.
• Ability to work in an industrial plant environment with associated physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy above 98% through regular cycle counts and discrepancy investigations.
• Supervise shift rosters to ensure 24/7 refinery operations coverage.
• Enforce PTW and LOTO procedures for warehouse and maintenance activities.
• Optimize warehouse layout and bin locations to improve picking efficiency.
• Support audits with accurate documentation and physical verification.
• Oversee third-party logistics staff to ensure safety rules and site access compliance.
• Identify bottlenecks in warehouse workflows and implement time-saving solutions.

Skills

Fluency in English and Arabic

Warehouse supervision experience

Hazardous material handling knowledge

Train others on safety equipment

Saudi Customs procedures knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related discipline

Tools

Odoo

Jisr

Barcode technologies

Forklift certification

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is a Saudi mining and precious-metals company specialized in the refining of gold and precious metals, bullion production, and value-added precious-metal services. Operating within the Kingdom's mining value chain, SGR is aligned to the Vision 2030 mining pillar and to the regulatory framework set by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and applicable Saudi and international standards. We produce responsibly sourced, traceable, and certified bullion, operate to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards, and invest in the people, processes, and controls behind every bar we produce.

About Saudi Gold Refinery

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to oversee the receipt, storage, and dispatch of industrial and chemical inventory. This role supports the downstream refining operations by ensuring critical consumables are available for continuous production. The position requires strict adherence to safety standards for hazardous materials and accurate inventory control within our ERP system.

The Warehouse Supervisor will report directly to the Supply Chain Manager and will play a key role in maintaining operational continuity for the refinery. This position impacts production efficiency by minimizing stockouts and ensuring rapid processing of inbound logistics.

The following responsibilities define the core accountabilities for this position.

Inventory Accuracy Management

The role maintains inventory accuracy above 98% by conducting regular cycle counts and investigating discrepancies immediately.

This position ensures all chemical reagents are stored in compliance with SASO standards and MSDS requirements to prevent safety incidents.

Team Supervision and Rostering

The supervisor manages shift rosters for warehouse operators to ensure adequate coverage for 24/7 refinery operations.

The role verifies incoming shipments against purchase orders and coordinates with customs brokers to clear goods efficiently.

Safety Protocol Enforcement

This position enforces strict adherence to PTW and LOTO procedures during all warehouse and maintenance interactions.

The supervisor processes all goods receipts and issues in the ERP system to ensure real-time visibility of stock levels.

Space Optimization

This role optimizes warehouse layout and bin locations to improve picking efficiency and maximize storage capacity.

Audit Support

The position provides accurate documentation and physical verification support for internal and external audits.

Contractor Management

The supervisor oversees third-party logistics personnel to ensure they comply with SGR site access and safety rules.

Process Improvement

This role identifies bottlenecks in warehouse workflows and implements solutions to reduce handling time and errors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related technical discipline.
• Five or more years of warehouse supervision experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hazardous material handling and storage regulations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as Odoo and Jisr for inventory transactions.
• Understanding of Saudi Customs procedures and import documentation.
• Valid forklift certification and ability to train others on safe equipment operation.
• Fluency in English and Arabic for effective communication with staff and authorities.
• Ability to work in an industrial plant environment with associated physical demands.

Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Experience in the mining, precious metals, or high-security logistics industries.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or proven track record in process improvement.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality and environmental standards.
• Experience with automated warehouse systems and barcode technologies.

Success Metrics

• Inventory accuracy rate remains at or above 98% throughout the fiscal year.
• Zero lost-time injuries or environmental spills occur in the warehouse area.
• Average time to receive and put away inbound shipments decreases by 15%.
• Physical inventory variance is maintained below 0.5% of total stock value.
• All warehouse staff complete mandatory safety and technical training on schedule.
• Saudization targets for warehouse roles are met in compliance with Nitaqat regulations.
• Internal audit findings related to warehouse controls are resolved within 30 days.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Saudi Gold Refinery welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements, skills, experience, and alignment with Saudization and Vision 2030 priorities.