Warehouse Manager (FMCG) - Dubai
Industry: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: Up to 25,000 AED per month + Comprehensive Benefits
Job Summary
We are urgently seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Warehouse Manager with an extensive background in the FMCG sector. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with a proven track record of managing large-scale warehouse operations in the UAE. You will be responsible for overseeing all storage, handling, and distribution activities, ensuring maximum efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Operations Management:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a large warehouse team, including supervisors, forklift operators, and pickers/packers.
- Oversee the entire warehouse operation, including receiving, storage, order picking, dispatch, and returns.
- Develop and implement efficient warehouse operational policies and procedures.
- Inventory Control & Accuracy:
- Ensure high levels of inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock audits, and robust inventory management systems.
- Manage stock levels to align with demand forecasts, minimizing stock-outs and overstock situations.
- Implement and maintain a First-In, First-Out (FIFO) and First-Expiry-First-Out (FEFO) system.
- Health, Safety & Compliance:
- Champion a culture of safety, ensuring full compliance with all UAE health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
- Ensure the warehouse is always audit-ready for internal, client, and government standards.
- Performance & Productivity:
- Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as order accuracy, on-time dispatch, picking productivity, and warehouse capacity utilization.
- Continuously analyze processes to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
- Logistics & Distribution Coordination:
- Work closely with the transportation and logistics teams to ensure seamless integration between warehouse and delivery operations.
- Plan and manage the dispatch schedule to meet all customer delivery timelines.
- Systems & Technology:
- Possess strong proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems.
Mandatory Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of proven experience as a Warehouse Manager within the UAE.
- Non-negotiable FMCG industry background. Experience with perishable goods is a significant advantage.
- A demonstrable history of managing large teams and high-volume warehouse operations.
- In-depth knowledge of warehouse Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and inventory management best practices.
- Strong understanding of UAE health, safety, and regulatory standards.
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in using WMS and ERP software.
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, "urgent" environment.
- Financially astute with a focus on cost control and operational efficiency.
Salary & Benefits
- Basic Salary: Up to 25,000 AED per month (commensurate with experience).
- Additional benefits as per UAE labor law and company policy (typically including health insurance, annual air ticket, etc.).
