Warehouse Operations Manager

Company DescriptionColors Company for Paints is committed to being a trusted and reliable partner in the automotive refinishing industry. We operate with a "one-stop-shop" philosophy, providing integrated, customized, best-in-class products and quality customer service. Our focus is on long-term business success through the distribution of premium products and services We prioritize our customers' needs, differentiate ourselves through excellent customer service, and strive to develop long-term partnerships with our customers and suppliers. We also prioritize employee motivation, environmental sustainability, and continuousJob Purpose : Leads warehouse operations across the company's main warehouses nationwide (Kingdom-wide) to standardize processes, safeguard inventory accuracy, control operating cost, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient storage that supports business continuity. Principal Accountabilities : Develops and standardizes warehouse operating policies and procedures across all main warehouses to ensure consistent, controlled operations.Establishes an operational governance framework for the multi-warehouse network to strengthen control and accountability.Defines and monitors warehouse KPIs aligned with company objectives to drive performance and visibility.Leads process-improvement and re-engineering initiatives to raise operational efficiency. Maintains inventory accuracy and reduces discrepancies and operational waste to protect company assets.Applies FIFO and FEFO methodologies and clear movement authorizations to ensure proper stock rotation.Manages periodic and annual inventory counts to professional standards to ensure reliable stock records.Optimizes warehouse layout and space utilization and integrates inventory-visibility systems with the ERP.Sets and monitors operational cost KPIs (handling, storage, and variance ratios) to control warehouse spend.Leads cost-reduction initiatives and minimizes operational waste to improve efficiency.Reviews and evaluates logistics-service and supplier contracts to secure value and compliance.Analyzes operational gaps and implements corrective actions, improving productivity through automation and digitalization.Ensures compliance with storage regulations for sensitive and flammable materials to meet safety requirements.Implements safety standards and fire-risk management procedures to protect people, stock, and facilities.Maintains proper documentation and operational quality standards to ensure audit readiness.Leads and develops the main-warehouse managers and their teams to build operational capability.Delivers training programs to standardize procedures across warehouses.Coordinates with Finance, Internal Audit, and Operations to ensure cross-functional alignment.Required Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience : Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum 8–10 years of experience in multi-branch warehouse / operations environmentsProven track record in improving operational efficiency and reducing costStrong command of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Odoo) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Knowledge of inventory-tracking technologies, material-movement control, and data-analysis / reporting toolsStrong analytical, policy-writing, and problem-solving skills with high governance commitmentProfessional certifications such as CSCP, CLTD, or Six Sigma are an advantage