Manager - Warehouse and Distribution

Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Build organizational efficiencies and processes to cover multiple areas of the warehousing and distribution cycle (capacity planning, capital spending, gap analysis, etc.)
• Drive inventory management, productivity, accuracy, and loss prevention programs
• Work closely with the Senior Manager to set-up warehouse's KPIs and track performance against KPIs
• Continuous review of all Value Added Services for profitability, customer retention and growth in all activities
• Participate in the tendering process and the development of Service Level Agreements (SLA) in line with customers' requirements
• Manage effectively and efficiently all project activities and resources (human, financial, physical / material assets, etc.) in order to meet expected results

Efficiencies and System

• Prepare and develop budgets and annual activity and procurement work plans based on expected year-end outputs and prepare monthly reporting of performance vs. budget
• Develop basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and make decisions accordingly
• Prepare qualitative substantive and periodic financial progress reports as may be required by the project(s)
• Ensure the full utilization of the Warehouse Management System, visual management systems and customs systems
• Establish SOPs for warehouse operations and ensure that all warehouse personnel adhere to them

Leadership and Training

• Provide recommendations on new subordinate hires and ensure the availability of all resources required to perform assigned tasks and activities
• Supervise subordinate staff, assign work activities, monitor performance and review results
• Act as a coach to subordinates, identify their training and career development, recommend training courses and follow-up on their personnel records such as timesheets, discipline, vacations, leaves and absenteeism

Other

• Perform other job-related duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent

Professional Experience:

• 8 years of experience in a similar role in the Logistics/ Warehousing & Distribution
• Experience in managing large number of personnel
• Previous experience in Customer Service and Operations is preferred

Geographic Experience:

• Middle East/GCC experience
• International experience is preferred

Computer Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Office and web applications
• Experience in using modern WMS systems

Language Skills:

• Fluent in English - both written and spoken
• Other languages are preferred

Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:

• Knowledge of 3PL, Oil & Gas, Warehousing at principal companies
• Broad knowledge of material handling, warehouse operations and transportation systems
• Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health practices;

About Us

Why Join Milaha? By continuously challenging the status quo, Milaha today is a large, diversified holding company with core interests in maritime transport, logistics, port management, and offshore marine services. Milaha is a genuinely diverse company in respect of its offering portfolio and, most importantly, our dedicated colleagues. Although we come from different backgrounds and cultures, our values are what we have in common and keep us connected.

About the Team

Why Join Milaha? By continuously challenging the status quo, Milaha today is a large, diversified holding company with core interests in maritime transport, logistics, port management, and offshore marine services. Milaha is a genuinely diverse company in respect of its offering portfolio and, most importantly, our dedicated colleagues. Although we come from different backgrounds and cultures, our values are what we have in common and keep us connected.