Our client one of the leading companies in UAE which is into food trading requires an experienced Warehouse Manager for their operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The ideal candidate should have minimum 8 – 10 years of experience in related field.

 JOB DESCRIPTION

• Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analysing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain security of the warehouse, loading dock, and surrounding area to prevent theft.
• Manage the intake of items to be stored in the warehouse.
• Place stored items in safe, appropriate locations, taking into account temperature, light exposure, size, weight, and available space.
• Prepare loads to be shipped out and assist in loading trucks with outgoing items.
• Create a schedule to manage warehouse workers and their time.
• Adhere to safety codes for both workers and equipment.
• Hire and fire necessary personnel.
• Speak with upstream and downstream partners to predict when items will arrive and leave, while managing inventory and space.

SKILLS REQUIRED

 Bachelor’s /Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Logistics or Supply Chain) or equivalent

Minimum 8 – 10 years of Proven working experience in warehouse field

       Record of successful distribution and warehouse management

       Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff

       Proficient in standard warehouse software

       Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills

       Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects