Warehouse Manager JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE

Warehouse Manager Salary Guide

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Warehouse Manager Core Duties and Qualifications

A manager who works in the warehouse (courier and logistics) is one individual who ensures that your warehouses are loaded seamlessly, all of the time, without any delays where each second saved means better delivery times.

Another function of a warehouse manager is controlling the flow of materials, overseeing its correct receiving, storage and ship in time. Warehouse manager operates under unique circumstances so his/her role including the quality of services has a big impact on business operations and customer requirements as well as work success in a fast – paced and time sensitive environment.

Desired Profile For A Warehouse Manager

Roles and Duties

This role is more than managing warehouse, it includes inspiring the coworkers, enhancing processes and ensuring that all safety and compliance regulations are followed. Employers have listed the following duties & responsibilities of a warehouse manager:
  • Oversee daily operations of the warehouse including collecting, storage, and shipping.
  • Control and educate the warehouse workers in order to keep the high performance and safety standards.
  • Conduct frequent audits and stock checks of the inventory to ensure that the inventory is accurate.
  • Improve efficiency by optimizing warehouse layout and processes.
  • Interact with the logistics teams to ensure that they are delivering and picking up on time.
  • Oversee and look after the handling devices in the storage areas for their efficient and uninterrupted run.
  • Implement and maintain safety as well as compliance protocols.
  • Monitor and identify areas of improvement on performance metrics.

Qualifications And Certifications

Below are the educational requirements for warehouse manager sought by the employers:
  • Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in:
    • Logistics
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Business Administration
    • Related field
  • Master’s degree in:
    • Warehouse Management
    • Logistics
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Business Administration
    • Related field
  • Professional certifications such as:
    • Certified Warehouse Manager (CWM)
    • Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
    • Certified Warehouse Logistics Professional (CWLP)
    • OSHA Certification
    • And others are suggested

Skills And Expertise

Here are skills and experience that is required to land an open job vacancy of a warehouse manager in the top logistics companies in the UAE

  • 3-8 years of prior working experience in warehouse management, logistics, supply chain management, or related fields.
  • Understanding of transportation management software (TMS) and WMS (Warehouse Management System).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  • Understanding of standards and regulations of the industry.
  • Ability to communicate and negotiate.
  • Finance acumen.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Leadership and team management.
  • Understanding of safety regulations and best standard practices.
  • Ability to think and act strategically in solving issues.
  • Attention to details.

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