Warehouse Manager

Description:

Al Barakah Dates Factory is a global leader in premium date products, serving international markets with the highest quality standards. We are seeking a seasoned Warehouse Manager with a strong strategic mindset and hands-on leadership to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced FMCG supply chain environment.

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Strategic Warehouse Management:

• Oversee and optimize end-to-end warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost control.
• Develop and implement best-in-class inventory management strategies (FIFO, FEFO, and JIT) to maximize productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing automation and process enhancements where applicable.

🔹 Leadership & Performance Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing warehouse team, fostering accountability and operational discipline.
• Set clear KPIs and performance metrics, ensuring operational efficiency and workforce productivity.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous learning across warehouse operations.

🔹 Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with procurement, production, logistics, and quality teams to align warehouse operations with business goals.
• Ensure smooth coordination between inbound, storage, and outbound logistics to prevent delays.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, transporters, and regulatory bodies for seamless supply chain operations.

🔹 Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure strict adherence to FMCG warehouse safety, food hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain SOPs, audit controls, and risk mitigation strategies to minimize operational disruptions.
• Leverage SAP/ERP systems for real-time inventory tracking, forecasting, and reporting.

Candidate Profile:

✔ Minimum 8 years of warehouse management experience in the FMCG industry (food sector preferred).

✔ Currently available in the UAE (applications from outside the UAE will not be considered).

✔ Proven track record of leading warehouse teams in high-volume, time-sensitive environments.

✔ Expertise in inventory control, warehouse automation, and process optimization.

✔ Strong knowledge of SAP, WMS, and ERP systems for real-time inventory and logistics management.

✔ Ability to balance high-level strategy with hands-on execution in a dynamic business environment.

✔ Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.