Warehouse Operation Specialist

About DHL Global Forwarding

DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the air, ocean, and road freight specialist within DHL Group, operating in over 220 countries. The company provides standardized transport and specialized end-to-end solutions to customers across various industries globally. DHL Group is recognized as a TOP EMPLOYER, committed to fostering a positive work environment and supporting employee development.

The Role: Warehouse Operation Specialist

DHL Global Forwarding is seeking a Warehouse Operation Specialist to join its team in Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves supporting warehouse administration, managing material handling, and ensuring efficient cargo movement and inventory accuracy within distribution facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration of warehouse and manual handling plans and processes.
• Receive, sort, and process incoming and outgoing materials, cargo, parts, products, supplies, and equipment according to defined schedules and procedures.
• Verify and endorse the accurate receipt and issue of cargo against relevant documentation.
• Load and unload materials onto or off pallets, trays, racks, and shelves, ensuring proper storage.
• Load materials and cargo into vehicles, trucks, or containers, using hand tools for strapping, bracing, and padding.
• Undertake cargo movement in compliance with regulations and internal procedures, updating shipment status accordingly.
• Assist in stock counts, reconciliation of discrepancies, and monitoring of cycle and turnaround times for order processing.
• Update inventory records, including customer stock, maintain defined maximum/minimum levels, and perform stock audits.
• Update information in computerized systems such as logs, packing lists, pick tickets, invoices, and generate delivery/shipping documents.
• Ensure the supply of raw materials to production areas, record finished product entry, and prepare required reports.
• Guide and perform physical handling of cargo, ensuring accurate implementation of receiving, order processing, picking, and bulking operations.
• Identify and resolve recurring issues, suggesting modifications to warehouse and manual handling methods to promote efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage and execute warehouse/distribution center activities related to movement, tools, and packaging.
• Pack items for shipment according to specifications.
• Receive or inspect goods, scan, and verify items against shipment records.
• Manage transshipment and sorting activities.
• Operate gas or electric powered forklift trucks for moving, stacking, loading, or unloading materials.
• Consolidate shipments and perform Unit Load Devices operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree.
• More than 2 years of relevant experience in warehouse operations.

Career Development

This role offers opportunities within a global company to contribute to shared goals and provides potential avenues for further career development. DHL Global Forwarding is committed to the development of talented individuals within the organization.