Warehouse Management Section Manager

JOB PURPOSE: The job holder is responsible for managing the Warehouse Management function including planning, organizational and technical warehouses’ management, stock administration and reporting to ensure optimal warehouse utilization, availability of stock at all times, and proper movement of items and seized goods in/out of related warehouses. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Contribute to the development of Procurement business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy Develop the operational plan for Warehouse Management in line with Procurement business plan and Finance and Administration strategic plan Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Warehouse Management goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans Discuss Warehouse Management budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process Ensure effective utilization of Warehouse Management budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Warehouse Management and mitigates financial and operational risks Manage the definition/ update of criteria for general assessment and classification of items and training and technical materials Manage the development of cost-effective material management plan to ensure availability of needed stock in warehouses Manage the development of guiding principles for items and materials’ reception and storage to properly manage stock-in and optimize space utilization Manage the development of indexing and classification standards, codes, methodologies and systems to ensure proper material tracking Manage the development of strategy to deal with unwanted obsolete, scrap and damaged organizational equipment/ materials Manage the development of policies related to organizational and technical warehouses’ management including but not limited to safety and security management, cleaning guidelines, quality control, etc. Identify optimal stock levels based on assessment of current and historical stock demand and trends Manage organizational and training and technical materials' flow from/to ZATCA warehouses and storage ensuring all items are available to avoid shortages Approve purchase orders/ requests in case requested organizational items or required materials are not available in stock Manage logistics of organizational items and training and technical materials ensuring timely delivery to related warehouses Resolve issues related to delay in delivery or incorrect quantities received or outdated/damaged organizational items Manage security, maintenance and cleaning within ZATCA warehouses Manage periodical physical counts and resolve discrepancies Approve new item code for items/ training and technical materials that do not have a predefined code Optimize warehouse space in line with best practices and guidelines Ensure the continuous update of stock database with items received/released/moved Review periodic reports highlighting discrepancies, logistical challenges, storage issues and overstocked /understocked items and enforce corrective/ improvement actions JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: An optimal of 7 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 2 years of experience in managerial level Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent is required Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent is preferred