Senior Specialist - Warehouse Operations Excellence

Role:
Senior Specialist - Warehouse Operations Excellence

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Warehousing

Function:
Warehouse / Inventory

Experience:

10 years in warehouse operations, including 8 years in leadership

Job Type: Full-time

Country:
United Arab Emirates

City:
Abu Dhabi

Industry: Warehousing

Function:
Warehouse / Inventory

Salary:
Not disclosed

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality:
Any

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement:
On-site

Strengthen warehouse performance by evaluating existing procedures, introducing practical operational improvements and maintaining safe, compliant facilities. The Senior Specialist works across warehouse, transportation and logistics functions to improve service delivery and control operating costs.

• Develop warehouse operating strategies and procedures that reflect organizational priorities.
• Review warehouse performance measures, identify process weaknesses and implement corrective improvement plans.
• Improve inventory management, order processing, dispatch, receiving and shipping practices.
• Coordinate with transportation, logistics and other departments to resolve handoff problems and improve workflow continuity.
• Develop training programs for warehouse supervisors and employees covering safe work and operating procedures.
• Assess regulatory and safety compliance, recommend corrective actions and follow through on implementation.
• Review warehouse facilities and equipment maintenance requirements to support safe, reliable operations.
• Prepare warehouse budgets, monitor costs and identify feasible expenditure reductions.
• Evaluate supplier and vendor relationships and participate in contract negotiations when required.
• Monitor developments in warehouse technologies and operational methods, introducing suitable improvements.

Supervise assigned activities, allocate responsibilities and support the development of warehouse personnel. Implement approved company policies, systems and operating standards while contributing to departmental performance objectives. Identify ways to improve internal processes using relevant industry practices and maintain accurate management information and progress reporting.

Work with the SVP Group Commercial Operations and Execution, division heads and colleagues across directorates to align warehouse operations with business needs. Engage suppliers and service providers on operating requirements and contract matters. Liaise with government representatives when clarification of warehouse-related regulations is needed.

Follow applicable health, safety, environmental and sustainability requirements, including ADNOC Codes of Practice. Support warehouse practices that protect personnel, equipment and operational continuity.

Candidates should demonstrate practical experience leading warehouse improvement initiatives, interpreting performance metrics, controlling budgets and coordinating inventory and fulfillment activities. The role requires the ability to work across departments, assess supplier performance and translate operational findings into workable changes.

Bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field. A master 's degree is preferred.

At least 10 years of warehouse operations experience, including a minimum of 8 years in a leadership role.

Relevant professional certifications in warehouse management, supply chain management or logistics.

• Warehouse process improvement
• inventory control
• order fulfillment
• shipping and receiving
• warehouse performance measurement
• operational budgeting
• vendor management
• contract negotiation
• workforce training
• regulatory compliance
• warehouse technology assessment
• cross-functional coordination

This position contributes to the performance of warehouse operations that support a major energy business. Its focus on operational efficiency, safety and process modernization offers scope to apply extensive warehouse leadership experience to complex supply chain activities.

ADNOC Group operates across the energy value chain in Abu Dhabi. Its commercial and logistics functions coordinate materials, suppliers and operational services that support the Group 's activities.