Warehouse Supervisor

Job summary

The Warehouse Supervisor is accountable for running warehouse activities efficiently, maintaining smooth day-to-day operations, and ensuring materials and products are handled safely. This role also involves overseeing storekeepers and coordinating their work to keep inventory movement, storage, and dispatch processes organized.

Key responsibilities

• Review wage and salary information to help shape a market-competitive compensation approach.
• Track arriving goods and materials and coordinate their acceptance and storage.
• Receive inbound materials, verify that all required paperwork is complete, and coordinate the process with the assigned shipper.
• Oversee loading, unloading, and the handling flow for incoming materials and products.
• Make sure stock is stored in a way that protects it from damage caused by environmental or natural conditions.
• Inspect received items by comparing them with invoices, quantities, and related supporting documents, then send goods receipt records to the accounting team.
• Ensure that all store operations follow safety rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
• Apply security controls that reduce losses from theft or natural hazards.
• Carry out regular spot checks to confirm proper storage and arrangement of materials.
• Confirm that all handling equipment is used safely and remains in good working condition.
• Arrange delivery and transfer of stored materials and products to the customer warehouse in coordination with the assigned shipper.
• Collect DRR (Delivery Request and Receipt) and delivery notes from customers and submit them to the accounting department.
• Prepare periodic warehouse transaction reports and submit them to the supervisor.
• Lead warehouse keeper activities, including performance review and personnel administration.
• Create work schedules and assign staff to specific tasks.
• Resolve day-to-day operational issues faced by warehouse keepers.
• Handle any other duties or assignments as directed.

Performance indicators

• Building and improving inventory systems and warehouse practices.
• Maintaining an effective warehouse security setup to minimize theft and natural-hazard losses.
• Ensuring the warehouse layout and material placement are efficient both inside and outside the facility.
• Managing and supervising the warehouse team effectively.

Qualifications and knowledge

The preferred education level is high school or diploma, with a background in warehouse management. A university graduate with 3 to 4 years of experience may also be considered, depending on the level of qualification. Strong knowledge is needed in planning and scheduling, safety regulations and standards, warehouse layout design, and general warehouse management.

Additional information

This position is based in Al Khobar, Eastern, Saudi Arabia and is a full-time, onsite role. The source listing does not specify salary, benefits, number of openings, start date, or application deadline.