Warehouse & Logistics Manager – Food Distribution

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Job Description

Job Description

This is a hands-on supply chain operations role – candidates must have UAE experience in food distribution supply chain management.

Our client is a well-established food services organization. We are recruiting a UAE experienced warehouse and logistics manager who has proven experience in re-engineering and capability building to improve operational and cost efficiency.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the role will be accountable for building a world-class supply chain for order fulfillment, logistics distribution and improving forecasting and product availability.

Role Summary

  • Lead the organization transformation through embedding continuous improvement by implementing new processes, systems and capabilities to improve inventory management, order fulfillment, dispatch and distribution.
  • Manage operations last mile delivery, inbound and outbound delivery, inventory management and resource management.
  • Lead the implementation of a WMS system from scratch to fully operational.
  • Improve interface with sales and order processing from quotation through to invoicing.
  • Develop analytical tools and reports to enable effective sales, inventory and operations planning processes.
  • Establish KPIs related to supply chain and identify and resolve bottlenecks in on-time delivery and implement cost savings.
  • Manage the smooth operations of the facility to ensure all equipment (including cold storage chillers) and delivery trucks are fully operational.
  • Promote a safety fist culture – implement statutory HSE guidelines and best practices across all areas of the supply chain including delivery drivers.

Mandatory Skills & Experience

  • 5 years’ strong supply chain transformation and management experience gained in the UAE with well-reputed food distribution organizations.
  • Proven capabilities in building a strong warehouse and logistics operations team – leadership and communication skills with the ability to train, guide, and motivate employees.
  • Proven experience in implementing SCM and inventory management best practice, systems and processes.
  • Confident in challenging the status quo with the ability to establish a strong culture of continuous improvement through lean methodologies and BI dashboard to measure KPIs and performance.
  • Commercial aptitude in statistics, data analysis and forecasting.
  • UAE driving license is mandatory.

Education & Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree is mandatory – preferably in Supply Chain Management
  • CIPS membership is a strong advantage.
  • Lean Six Sigma is an advantage.

Candidate Profile

  • Currently living in the United Arab Emirates – must be able to live and work in Dubai.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Well-presented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.