Warehouse Logistics Manager

About the role

The Warehouse & Logistics Manager manages warehouse operations, inventory, procurement, logistics, fleet and associated facilities. The role ensures efficient resource use, accurate stock control and compliance with safety, security and environmental standards, while supervising warehouse staff and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of indoor and outdoor warehouse and storage facilities, including receiving, loading, unloading, storage, handling and dispatch, and keep facilities, equipment and housekeeping in order.
• Control inventory using SAP (procurement and logistics modules), process stock movements and transfers, run periodic stock counts and audits, and report inventory and asset movements monthly.
• Support procurement by obtaining quotations, negotiating terms, raising purchase orders in SAP and managing supplier relationships.
• Plan material transportation and shipments, arrange rental of trucks, MEWPs, forklifts and scaffolding, and coordinate equipment operator training and licensing.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing, maintenance records, fleet POs, and renewals of registrations, insurance and permits; monitor fleet utilization and costs.
• Maintain CCTV, security and fire protection systems, ensure compliance with SIRA and Dubai Civil Defence requirements, and keep security and fire safety records.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies, monitor safe working practices, coordinate forklift and lifting equipment certification, and support HSE audits.
• Coordinate waste segregation, collection, disposal and recycling, and prepare environmental reports.
• Maintain warehouse documentation, prepare operational, procurement, fleet and finance reports, and identify continuous improvement opportunities, including SAP enhancements and SOPs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in warehouse, logistics or supply chain management, including people management.
• Demonstrable experience in stock management and warehouse operations.
• Experience in fleet coordination and/or equipment rental management (preferred).
• Valid driving licence; forklift truck driving licence preferred.

Required skills

• SAP ERP (MM / logistics modules) for purchasing and inventory management (mandatory)
• Stock organization, warehousing and inventory control
• Good knowledge of equipment such as forklifts, MEWPs and scaffolding
• MS Excel and familiarity with AI tools and digital platforms
• IOSH Managing Safely certificate preferred; first aid training preferred