Warehouse Manager - Saudis only

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage all warehousing, inventory control, and distribution activities while ensuring inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and seamless product availability across boutiques, retailers, and corporate functions. The Warehouse Manager is responsible for optimizing warehouse operations, maintaining inventory integrity, managing third-party logistics providers, and supporting business growth through effective operational execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

1. Warehouse Operations Management

Lead and manage all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatching, and inventory control.
Ensure efficient material flow and warehouse utilization.
Maintain operational readiness and compliance with company standards.
Monitor warehouse capacity and implement improvement initiatives in accordance to SG best practices.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of warehouse transactions.

2. Inventory Management & Control

Maintain inventory accuracy across all warehouse locations.
Ensure timely and accurate posting of inventory transactions in SAP 4HANA.
Monitor stock movements, transfers, adjustments, and reconciliations in accordance to local finance and SG standards.
Conduct cycle counts and annual physical inventory audits in accordance with local controlling and SG standards.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Safeguard company inventory and assets.

3. Distribution & Retail Replenishment

Ensure timely fulfilment on time according to the local sales orders managed by local brands.
Monitor sales order fulfilment performance and service levels.
Coordinate product distribution activities with internal stakeholders upon sales orders.
Support new boutique openings and expansion projects with appropriate delivery services and expected delivery time upon local brands requests.

4. SAP Governance

Act as the key warehouse owner for SAP 4HANA processes.
Ensure system data accuracy and process compliance.
Support system enhancements, upgrades, and process improvements.
Train warehouse teams on SAP 4HANA procedures and best practices.
Monitor system utilization and identify efficiency opportunities.

5. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Management

Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers.
Monitor transportation performance and service agreements.
Ensure timely deliveries and compliance with agreed service levels.
Evaluate logistics performance and recommend improvements.
Support cost optimization initiatives.

6. Team Leadership & Development

Lead, coach, and develop warehouse team members and supervisors.
Establish performance expectations and accountability standards.
Conduct performance reviews and development discussions.
Promote a culture of safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Support workforce planning and resource allocation.

7. Compliance, Risk & Safety

Ensure compliance with company policies and operational procedures.
Maintain warehouse safety standards and regulatory compliance.
Monitor operational risks and implement mitigation measures.
Ensure secure storage and handling of inventory.
Support internal and external audits.

8. Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Prepare and present warehouse performance reports.
Analyze operational KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
Lead warehouse efficiency and productivity initiatives.
Support strategic supply chain projects.
Recommend process improvements to enhance operational performance.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Inventory Management with local controlling KPIs & processes

Inventory Accuracy (%)
Stock Variance Rate
Inventory Reconciliation Accuracy
Cycle Count Completion Rate

Warehouse Operations

Warehouse Utilization (%)
Order Fulfilment Rate
On-Time Dispatch Rate
Picking Accuracy
Goods Receipt Accuracy

Warehouse Performance

Delivery Lead Time performance monitoring

Team Performance

Productivity for the warehouse
Training Completion Rate
Safety Compliance

Financial & Risk

Cost Optimization Achievement for local warehouse material (such as packing material, etc..)
Audit Compliance Score together with local controlling and according to SG best practices.
Zero Critical Compliance Violations

Authority & Decision Making:

Manage daily warehouse operations and resource allocation.
Approve warehouse operational priorities upon sales demand (sales orders).
Recommend inventory adjustments and corrective actions in collaboration with local controlling and SG standards.
Lead operational improvement initiatives.
Escalate strategic warehouse matters to management.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Operational Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in warehouse management, warehouse SOPs and logistics leadership.
Experience within B2B & B2C valuable product accessories distribution.
Strong SAP 4Hana system knowledge.
Advanced Microsoft environment knowledge (especially excel).
Fluent in English and Arabic.

Competencies:

Leadership Competencies

Team Leadership
Decision Making
Accountability
Performance Management
Coaching & Development

Warehousing Competencies

Inventory operational Management
Warehouse Operations flows & processes
Operational resources planning

Operational Competencies

Process Improvement
Risk Management together with local controlling
Compliance & Controls together with local controlling
Problem Solving

Working Relationships:

Internal

Logistics Manager
Warehouse operation team
Sales Team
Local Brand Managers
Finance & controlling Team
Local IT Team

External

Health and & safety suppliers & partners
Warehouse material suppliers
Transportation Partners
Service Providers

Key Challenges:

Maintaining inventory accuracy across multiple locations.
Supporting retail expansion through due time deliveries to the point of sales.
Balancing service levels with operational costs.
Managing inventory integrity in a fast-moving retail environment together with local controlling.
Ensuring SAP 4HANA as business flows and processes remain compliant and adapted to the B2B & B2C local distribution by brand and related customers expectations.