Head of Warehouse and Distribution

Job Description : HEAD OF WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION KSA To ensure that all operational aspects of the warehouse as well as delivery & installation are managed in accordance with Business Unit Service Level Agreement expectations; respecting internal Health & Safety requirements and managing the team through direct personal objectives at optimal cost. In this position, the Head of Warehouse & Distribution will be responsible for the following: Warehouse Management: · Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision · Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations · Setup/Review layout and ensure efficient space utilization · Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures · Adhere to all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation requirements · Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security · Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system · Prepare annual budget · Liaise with clients, suppliers, and transport companies · Plan work schedules, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results · Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate warehouse team · Produce reports and statistics regularly · Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided Delivery & Installation: · Set distribution goals and plan and manage distribution operations to achieve the set goals · To ensure all the processes, procedures and criteria’s are being observed in Operations, like on time Deliveries, Shipment creation, optimum route planning, and maximum fleet space utilization · Develop distribution budgets and manage expenses within the budgets · Perform cost negotiations with vendors and provide appropriate solutions for bulk distributions · Ensure that company transport vehicles are maintained in good working conditions · Develop cost reduction initiatives while maintaining productivity and quality · Develop, implement, and evaluate Delivery policies and procedures. · Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action Critical Factors for Success ? · University degree required · Advanced degree (Equivalent to a Master’s or MBA degree) preferred · Extensive experience of managing high volume warehouse & distribution operations preferable in retail industry · Thorough knowledge of warehouse management systems · Deep understanding of financial reporting and control procedures · Able to manage a large multicultural workforce, demonstrating a high degree of cultural sensitivity · A confident leader with the ability to motivate staff and foster teamwork · Negotiation and analytical skills · Communication, presentation, and training

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