Warehouse Setup & Operations Manager

About Arweqah Alreyadah

Arweqah Alreyadah is seeking a Warehouse Setup & Operations Manager to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time role is critical for establishing and launching new warehouse facilities from the ground up, followed by managing their ongoing operations.

Role Overview

The Warehouse Setup & Operations Manager will lead an end-to-end warehouse development project. This includes planning, setup, infrastructure development, ensuring operational readiness, and executing the launch. Following the successful launch, the manager will assume full responsibility for warehouse operations, focusing on maintaining and improving operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the warehouse establishment project from initial planning and requirements assessment through to full operational launch.
• Design the warehouse operating model and define infrastructure, equipment, technology, and system requirements.
• Plan warehouse layouts, storage capacities, and designated areas for receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Establish and manage fulfillment operations, including receiving, storage, order picking, packing, shipping, and returns management.
• Develop short-term and long-term storage solutions based on customer requirements and product characteristics.
• Select, implement, and integrate Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) with relevant business and operational systems.
• Build and lead the warehouse operations team, establish standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage operational budgets, control costs, and optimize space utilization and resource efficiency.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations following launch, ensuring service quality and compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in warehousing and logistics, including direct involvement in the successful establishment and launch of at least one warehouse.
• Proven hands-on experience in fulfillment operations and both short-term and long-term storage solutions.
• Experience managing warehouse setup, commissioning, and go-live projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), warehouse process design, and inventory management.
• Ability to develop warehouse setup plans, operational budgets, and manage suppliers and contractors.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to transition from project establishment to full operational management.
• Previous experience in Third-Party Logistics (3PL) companies and multi-client warehousing environments is highly preferred.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.