Logistics and warehouse Manager

About the Role

NicheHR Global is seeking a Manager – Logistics & Warehousing to oversee end-to-end warehouse operations, inventory management, and distribution logistics. This full-time position is based in Jeddah, Makkah, and involves managing third-party logistics (3PL) stores across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on ensuring efficient storage, handling, and dispatch of products while maintaining compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Role Purpose and Scope

The Manager – Logistics & Warehousing is responsible for optimizing warehouse utilization, improving supply chain efficiency, and ensuring accurate inventory control. This role supports timely deliveries to customers and regional operations, encompassing both company-owned warehouses and 3PL store locations. The position requires a strategic approach to logistics and warehousing to meet operational and compliance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse and logistics operations, including 3PL stores, to ensure smooth inbound and outbound movement of goods.
• Oversee inventory management, stock accuracy, and cycle counts across company warehouses and 3PL store locations.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and dispatch of products in compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Plan and coordinate transportation and distribution activities for company and 3PL store operations to ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitor and control warehouse operational costs, including manpower, transportation, and storage efficiency.
• Implement and maintain Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ensure proper documentation and reporting for internal and 3PL store operations.
• Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Production, and Finance teams for demand planning, order fulfillment, and stock reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with KSA regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company policies related to logistics, warehousing, and 3PL store management.
• Optimize warehouse and 3PL store space utilization and layouts to improve operational efficiency.
• Lead, train, and supervise warehouse, logistics, and 3PL store teams, ensuring productivity and adherence to SOPs.
• Monitor third-party logistics providers, transport vendors, and 3PL store operations to ensure service level agreements are met.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain performance, reduce operational risks, and improve 3PL store operations.

Key Performance Indicators

• Inventory accuracy and stock reconciliation across warehouses and 3PL stores.
• On-time delivery and order fulfillment rates.
• Warehouse and 3PL store operational efficiency and space utilization.
• Logistics and transportation cost optimization.
• Compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Experience Requirements

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in logistics and warehousing management. The salary for this position will be disclosed during the interview process.

Work Environment

This is a full-time role based in Jeddah, Makkah, within a dynamic environment that requires strong leadership and operational management skills to oversee complex logistics and warehousing functions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.