Manager-Warehousing

Role summary

Manager-Warehousing is a full-time role at Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises in Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia (on-site). Posted 2026-10-11. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

Manager-Warehousing

Company

Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises

Location

Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Logistics & Warehousing

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-10-11

Job description

Job Purpose:

Lead warehouse operations to deliver safe, accurate, efficient, and customer-focused receiving, storage, inventory control, value-added services, and dispatch activities in line with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key Activities

Plan, manage, and oversee daily warehouse operations, including inbound receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, value-added services, and outbound distribution activities.

Develop and implement warehouse operational plans to optimize storage capacity, resource utilization, productivity, cost efficiency, and customer service performance.

Ensure inventory accuracy and stock integrity through effective inventory control procedures, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and loss prevention measures.

Manage warehouse space, labor allocation, equipment utilization, shift scheduling, and operational capacity to ensure efficient and uninterrupted warehouse operations.

Oversee warehouse operating expenses, including labor costs, equipment maintenance, subcontracted services, inventory losses, and other operational expenditures.

Monitor warehousing revenue, operating margins, cost per unit, budget performance, and overall profitability to achieve approved financial and operational targets.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and account management teams to support demand forecasting, service-level commitments, and timely issue resolution.

Coordinate closely with transportation and freight forwarding teams to ensure seamless inbound and outbound logistics activities, shipment scheduling, and delivery execution.

Manage external service providers and vendors responsible for equipment, maintenance, manpower, security, and facility-related services.

Monitor vendor performance, contractual obligations, service quality, and operational costs to ensure reliable and cost-effective service delivery.

Ensure compliance with applicable warehouse safety, security, quality, occupational health, product handling, and regulatory requirements.

Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, quality control measures, and risk management practices across warehouse operations.

Monitor customer service-level agreements (SLAs), order fulfillment accuracy, inventory discrepancies, claims, damages, and operational exceptions.

Investigate warehouse incidents, inventory losses, service failures, and quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions to minimize recurrence.

Optimize warehouse layouts, storage configurations, inventory slotting, material handling methods, and operational workflows to enhance productivity and space utilization.

Establish and monitor workforce productivity standards, operational performance indicators, and capacity utilization to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Lead, supervise, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors and operational teams through effective workforce planning, performance management, training, and employee development.

Maintain workforce discipline, operational readiness, and business continuity by ensuring appropriate staffing levels, effective shift coverage, and adherence to operational standards.

Prepare and present accurate operational and management reports covering warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy, capacity utilization, operating costs, safety performance, and operational risks.

Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to reduce operating costs, minimize inventory losses, improve fulfillment performance, and support sustainable business growth.

Job-Related Skills

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in warehousing or distribution operations, including at least 3 years in a management role.

Advanced knowledge of warehouse operations management, including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, order fulfillment, and outbound distribution.

Strong expertise in inventory management, stock reconciliation, cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and loss prevention.

Proven experience in warehouse capacity planning, storage optimization, labor allocation, shift management, and resource utilization.

Advanced operational planning and execution capabilities, with the ability to manage complex warehouse activities and maintain service continuity.

Strong understanding of warehouse safety, occupational health, security, quality assurance, and applicable regulatory compliance requirements.

Experience in managing warehouse equipment, material handling operations, facility services, and third-party service providers.

Strong financial and commercial awareness, including warehouse budgeting, operating cost management, cost-per-unit analysis, and profitability monitoring.

Proven ability to manage customer service-level agreements (SLAs), order fulfillment performance, operational claims, and service exceptions.

Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory control systems, operational reporting tools, and warehouse process optimization technologies.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational data, identify performance gaps, and implement effective corrective actions.

Experience in warehouse layout optimization, inventory slotting, workflow improvement, labor productivity standards, and material handling efficiency.

Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills, including service provider coordination, contract performance monitoring, and operational issue resolution.

Proven leadership and team management capabilities, including supervising warehouse teams, workforce planning, employee coaching, and performance development.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, transportation teams, freight forwarding teams, vendors