Warehouse Team Leader

Ecolab; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies seeks a Logistics Operations Leader to manage logistics activities within a manufacturing plant in Dhahran Compound, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities include overseeing inventory management, coordinating material flow, and optimizing storage solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in logistics. Fluency in Arabic and English is required. The position demands regular presence on-site, ensuring operational excellence and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in logistics supervision, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in leading and motivating a team.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of logistics operations within the plant.
• Optimize storage solutions for raw materials and finished goods.
• Oversee inventory management processes and ensure stock accuracy.
• Coordinate shuttle operations to ensure timely material flow.
• Collaborate with procurement and production teams.
• Monitor KPIs related to logistics operations.
• Implement and maintain operating procedures.
• Identify and resolve logistics issues.

Skills

Logistics supervision

Inventory management principles

Warehouse operations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team leadership

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration

Tools

Logistics software

Inventory management systems

Job description

Responsibility

• The team leader daily logistics operations within the plant, focusing on raw materials receipt and finished goods dispatch.
• Manage and optimize storage solutions for raw materials and finished goods to ensure space utilization and inventory integrity.
• Oversee inventory management processes including stock tracking, cycle counts, and reconciliation to maintain high levels of stock accuracy.
• Coordinate shuttle operations between the warehouse and the plant to ensure timely and efficient material flow.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and warehouse teams to align logistics activities with production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to logistics operations, inventory accuracy, and transportation efficiency.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for logistics activities to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Identify and resolve logistics issues, delays, or discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements in all logistics operations.
• Maintaining all system transactions on timely manner targeting 100% of stock accuracy
  

Working Conditions

• This position requires regular presence on the plant floor and warehouse – 50% of times
• This position requires to be present in plant with no working from home privilege

Qualification

• Preferably a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience in logistics supervision, preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment – at least 5 years working experience
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and warehouse operations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in logistics software and inventory management systems.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Arabic & English language Fluency

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.