Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Role purpose:Primary purpose of this role is to effectively manage own warehouse and distribution facility & / or manage service levels of contracted 3rd Party Logistic service provider. Aim is to effectively store, manage, inventory of finished goods or components, recording and accurate reporting of stock levels, performing cycle counts & wall to wall counts, reconciliation of inventory with WMS & SAP & manage cost efficient inbound & outbound logistical activityResponsibilities:Act / Liaison in capacity of Import manager with Customs, GOIEC & GAFI.Be responsible for accurate recording and reporting of inbound / outbound goods movement.Have a plan for weekly & monthly inventory cycle count as well as periodic wall to wall countsReconcile inventory at agreed intervals, externally (customs records) as well as internally with WMS / ERP systems.Ensure bin health and location accuracy of inventory in ERP as well as WMS.Ensure application of FIFO during outbound process.Monitoring and reporting of SMOS inventory along with proposed action plan.Ensure the Material Master and Storage Bin master data in SAP are accurately maintained for optimal stock placement and removal.Ensure ease of handling / efficient pick pack process by identifying inventory into ABC classification and storing it in bin location accordingly.Monitor and control pick pack ship process within agreed time frame and trouble shoot procedural / performance gap to ensure lean and continuous improvement mindset.Track 3PL metrics including order picking accuracy, on-time delivery rates, and receiving turnaround times.Review 3PL invoices against contracted rates for storage, handling, and shipping, processing approvals within SAP MM.Ensure released products imported are compliant with local regulations.Coordinating with transport companies for distribution of goods, after importation, to customers warehouse of Grome Trading warehouse.Be responsible to monitor transportation cost as well as exbibit mindset of continuous improvement by critically reviewing as is situation to offer cost effective solutions.Maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job result.Comply with laws, rules & regulations & meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.Always ensure Supply Chain Security and Safety of warehouse and its staff.Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Logistics or Supply Chain.Fluent - Excellent communication skills (Arabic & English)Proven working experience 8 years as a Warehouse/Logistics manager.Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices.Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives.Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases (SAP ).Leadership skills and ability manage staff.Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.