Warehouse Manager

REF 1660305
01.11.2024 | Umm Al Qaiwain | full time
General
Location: Umm Al Qaiwain
Occupancy: full time
Description
Responsibilities and Duties

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.
Requirements
5+ years of warehouse management experience is required.
Excellent understanding of warehouse management procedures.
Proficient knowledge of inventory software and, inventory controls.
Valid drivers license.
Proficient computer skills.
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
Outstanding leadership, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong people skills.
Available to work extended hours if necessary.
Provisions
Salary: to be discussed
Housing allowance provided
Publisher
direct employer
50 - 200 employees