+ Growth from humble beginnings to an industry pioneer
+ Leading importer and exporter of fruits and vegetables.
+ A dynamic group of 3000 associates and growing!!
+ Modern storage facilities compliant with ISO standards.
+ Fleet of 300+ vehicles.
JOB TITLE: Inventory & Warehouse Manager
Department:
Operations / Supply Chain
Reports To:
Commercial Director
Location:
UAE
JOB PURPOSE
To manage the end-to-end operations of the warehouse and inventory control function for the company's fresh-produce business. The role ensures optimal stock accuracy, cold-chain integrity, efficient material flow, and compliance with food safety standards -- supporting daily sales, HORECA dispatches, and retail replenishment while minimizing wastage and losses.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Inventory Management
Maintain accurate real-time stock levels for all produce categories across main warehouse and satellite stores.
Oversee daily stock reconciliation between ERP records, physical counts, and purchase/sales transactions.
Ensure strict implementation of FIFO/FEFO (First-In-First-Out / First-Expired-First-Out).
Monitor expiry, shrinkage, wastage, and report daily spoilage % by category.
Coordinate with procurement and sales teams on reorder levels, slow-moving and over-stocked SKUs.
Approve and verify all stock adjustments, returns, and transfers.
B. Warehouse Operations Management
Lead and supervise warehouse team across receiving, grading, storage, and dispatch zones.
Plan and execute daily loading/unloading schedules aligned with inbound (import/local purchase) and outbound (sales & HORECA orders).
Ensure temperature segregation (ambient/chiller/freezer) as per produce type.
Optimize warehouse layout for maximum space utilization and picking efficiency.
Monitor handling standards to minimize product damage and maintain quality.
Oversee housekeeping, hygiene, pest control, and waste segregation.
Conduct daily toolbox meetings and safety briefings.
C. Cold Chain and Food Safety Compliance
Ensure continuous temperature monitoring and record keeping.
Coordinate with QA/HSE for compliance with Dubai Municipality and MOCCAE standards.
Maintain calibration and maintenance schedule for chillers, scales, and thermometers.
Ensure warehouse operations follow HACCP and ISO 22000 requirements.
D. Team and Resource Management
Supervise and train warehouse supervisors, forklift operators, pickers, and inventory controllers.
Manage manpower allocation for peak/off-peak hours.
Monitor overtime, productivity, and labor cost control.
Evaluate staff performance and skill levels; initiate continuous improvement and training.
E. Systems and Reporting
Ensure full utilization of ERP/WMS (Inventory module, barcode scanners, GRN, GDN).
Submit daily/weekly reports: stock summary, variance report, wastage %, productivity, and order-fulfilment accuracy.
Support monthly stock audits and external auditor verifications.
Continuously improve data accuracy and process efficiency through system automation.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum 8-10 years' experience in warehouse/inventory operations;
at least 3 years in fresh produce, FMCG,, cold chain facilities.
Previous Experience in 3PL Operations preferred.
Knowledge of ERP/WMS (e.g., Focus, Oracle, SAP).
Strong understanding of
UAE food safety and cold-storage regulations
.
Leadership experience managing multicultural teams in fast-paced environments.
What do we offer:
+ Competitive salary.
+ Medical Insurance.
+ Opportunities for career growth.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to AED20,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
What is your monthly expected salary in AED?
Are you available to join immediatly?
Do you have experience in managing 3PL logistics in UAE?
Experience:
UAE Warehousing and Inventory: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* UAE Drivers License (Preferred)
Beware of fraud agents! do not pay money to get a job
MNCJobsGulf.com will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.