Store/Warehouse Manager (Shipyard experience)

Job Description

** The role will be based in Saudi Arabia **

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager with a strong background in shipyard logistics and operations. The ideal candidate will oversee the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of a wide range of marine and industrial materials, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and complete warehouse operational requirements, warehouse roles & responsibilities and manpower plan.
• Determine facilities and equipment layout through relevant departments.
• Define and develop all tools, equipment, and materials necessary to operate warehousing.

• Seamless interaction with the operation for the on-time delivery of materials.
• Manage staff to maintain close communication with expeditors by updating the materials status.
• Maintain systematic materials management.

• Maintain to optimized inventory by a fully automated traceability by a proper ERP system.
• Prepare an annual budget, plan out expenses, analyze any variances, and make necessary corrections to help the company achieve financial objectives.
• Manage warehouse organization.
• Manage four (4) divisions; Material Handling, Ship Warehouse & Storage, Rigs/MRO Warehouse & Storage, Inventory Planning & Control.
• Manage G/R (Goods Receipt) and G/I (Goods Issue).
• Maintain receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
• Ensure to keep electronic process and data of G/R and G/I.

• Review and prepare workflow, manning and space requirements, equipment layout, and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform all inventory process as required to meet standard operating procedure and codes of conduct.
• Keep stock control systems up to date and plan future capacity requirements.
• Assist internal and external auditors with the physical inventory audits.
• Carry out periodic physical stock checks as per the company approved procedures.

• Lead the warehouse team to create a positive workplace which enables people to exceed the requirements of their role.
• Contribute team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintain warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of warehouse management experience, with at least 2 years in a shipyard or marine industry.
• Strong knowledge of shipyard operations, marine materials, and safety standards.
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.