WAREHOUSE MANAGER at Confidential in Jebel Ali Freezone

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Warehouse Manager to manage end-to-end warehouse operations within our cigarette manufacturing facility in Dubai.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overall warehouse operations, including inventory accuracy, material availability, team performance, documentation, safety, storage controls, and the efficient movement of raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage receiving, storage, issuance, internal material movement and dispatch of tobacco and non-tobacco raw materials, filters, cigarette paper, packaging materials, consumables ,finished goods etc.
• Manage and coordinate external/third-party warehouses, ensuring appropriate storage conditions, inventory accuracy, stock reconciliation, documentation and timely movement of materials between locations.
• Conduct and coordinate periodic physical stock verification across internal and external warehouses, investigate variances and ensure timely reconciliation.
• Ensure timely availability and issuance of materials to Production to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure all warehouse transactions and inter-warehouse movements are correctly recorded in the ERP/WMS system.
• Ensure proper material issuance, traceability, stock rotation, labelling, segregation, stacking and storage of materials.
• Monitor stock levels, shortages, slow/non-moving inventory, damages, wastage and shrinkage, and take appropriate corrective action.
• Lead and supervise the warehouse team, including manpower planning, work allocation, performance monitoring and operational discipline.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Procurement, Quality , Logistics etc to ensure smooth material flow and effective inventory control.
• Maintain accurate warehouse documentation and ensure internal and external warehouse records are properly organized and audit ready.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, security and Good Warehousing Practices .
• Ensure timely submission of accurate daily, weekly and monthly warehouse reports to Management, covering inventory, stock movements, variances, material availability, external warehouse stock ,key operational matters etc.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Management or a related field. A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum 8–10 years of warehouse management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in cigarette/tobacco manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, stock reconciliation, warehouse controls, material handling and multi-location/external warehouse management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/WMS systems and good proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Professional proficiency in English (spoken, written, and reading) is required for the operational and reporting requirements of the role.
• Candidates who are available to join within a short notice period will have an advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Logistics Coordinator in UAE: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person