Head of Warehouse / Yard

Responsible for providing overarching leadership, strategy, and direction to the entire warehouse and yard operations, encompassing goods receipt, inspection, stock management, storage, and maintenance. Ensures accurate and prompt system documentation of all goods categories from raw materials to finished products. Leads the Warehouse function's alignment with QNCC's strategic goals under the guidance of the Head of Supply Chain. Prioritizes safety, implements cutting-edge warehousing practices, optimizes space utilization, and drives continuous improvement initiatives throughout the warehouse and yard functions.Detailed Roles and Responsibilities: STRATEGICLead the formulation and execution of comprehensive warehouse and yard strategies that effectively align with QNCC's overarching goals and growth objectives.Analyze and forecast warehousing trends, incorporating innovative solutions to stay ahead in the competitive market, and ensuring QNCC remains at the forefront of warehousing best practices.Drive technological integration within the warehouse and yard operations to enhance efficiency, tracking, and reporting.Identify opportunities for warehouse process improvements, cost reductions, and increased efficiency in coordination with the Head of Supply Chain.OPERATIONALDirect the end-to-end warehousing and yard operations, ensuring robust processes from receipt to storage, and maintaining optimal efficiency.Ensure adherence to QNCC's quality standards across all warehousing and yard activities.Oversee the continuous assessment and adjustment of inventory control systems, emphasizing accuracy and predictive capabilities.Establish and review KPIs for the warehouse and yard functions, ensuring constant benchmarking against industry standards and initiating corrective actions when necessary.Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to anticipate incoming stock and ensure readiness in terms of space and manpower.Implement safety and security measures, ensuring that all warehousing and yard activities follow industry regulations and QNCC's guidelines.Manage the disposal of obsolete, damaged, or expired inventory in compliance with QNCC's policies and regulatory standards.Educational Qualifications: University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field from a recognized university.Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of related experience, of which at least 3-5 years should be in a similar position/responsibility, preferably in a similar industry. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing