Dynamic and results-driven Warehouse Manager with extensive experience in handling all aspects of warehouse operations, including inventory control, inbound and outbound logistics, route planning, staff management, packing units, and space optimization. Currently overseeing a team of 149 employees, managing 8500 pallet positions, and handling a fleet of 45 vehicles to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Skilled in streamlining processes to enhance productivity and reduce costs while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
· Overall Operation: Managing the entire warehouse and logistics operations, including transport.
· Pallet Management: Overseeing 8500 Pallet positions, including Chiller /Frozen /Dry /Nonfood storage.
· Vehicle Management:Handling the purchasing, selling, and maintenance of vehicles based on their condition and operational requirements. Also responsible for managing the transport division.
· Route Planning: Managing overall route plans and handling approximately 1,500 LPOs daily, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries all over the UAE & Coordinating cruise ship loading and export loading as per requirements.
· Team Management: Leading and motivating a team of 160+ staff, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to safety protocols.
· Coordination: Collaborating with the IT team on ERP development and the purchasing team on upcoming consignment.
· Inventory Controls: Monitoring stock levels and overseeing quarterly stock counts to maintain accurate records.
· Training: Providing necessary training to warehouse and outbound staff on procedures and safety measures.
· Performance Metrics: Maintaining and analyzing metrics to assess performance and implement improvements.
· Cost Management: Negotiated with suppliers and logistics partners to achieve cost savings of 10% annually.
· Technology Integration: - Spearheaded the integration of advanced technologies such as RFID and barcode scanning.
· Project Management: Managed multiple projects, including warehouse expansion and technology upgrades, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
Key Achievements
· Successful reduced transport cost by 15% through optimized route
· Lead 28 team members into achieving the warehouse objectives.
· Prepared weekly and monthly reports on warehouse activities and stock adjustments.
· Conduct skills gap analysis and ensure the right person for the job.
· Improve the warehouse space utilization by defining proper storage location for each item.
· Make sure all safety procedures are followed, and that any potential safety Hazards are eliminated.
· Conduct regular inventory counts (PI) to verify any stock discrepancies.
· Analyze/investigate stock discrepancies, if any, and put action plans to eliminate the root cause.
· Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene standards
· Remove unnecessary stocks from the warehouse after proper authorization.
· Reviewed and updated warehouse the layout to improve use of space and optimize flow of processes, leading to 25% increase in inventory efficiencies.
· Performed full inventory counts every Monthly, Quarterly, Semi and End year maintaining 98% accuracy.
· Effectively and accurately allocated BIN locations, increasing order picking efficiencies by 95% within daily……
Logistics management
inventory Management
Transport Management
Supervising employees
Budget management
Capacity planning
Distribution and warehousing
Safety and compliance
Customer service
Cost reduction
Skilled in MS office
Labor cost control
Warehouse management systems
Staff management