Services Manager 2 - Warehouse and Logistics Ops_LPB_MB30

Job Title: Services Manager 2 - Warehouse and Logistics Ops_LPB
Location: SAU-Dhahran Rotation / Work Schedule:  9 hours, 5 Days / Week (Additional hours as required to support operational activities and business continuity.) Role base (Office, Onshore, Offshore or Workshop): ?? Office Based with regular Warehouse and Yard visits, 3rd party audit visit. Contract Duration:  Permanent / Long-Term Assignment
Salary can be discussed 

Role Summary:- As a Services Manager - Warehouse & Logistics Operations, you are responsible for overseeing and ensuring the effective execution of standard warehouse, yard, and domestic logistics processes. This includes managing receiving, storage, inventory handling, yard operations, and domestic transportation activities while maintaining compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and quality standards.
The role is responsible for coordinating and monitoring third-party service providers to ensure operational efficiency, service excellence, and full adherence to HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) requirements. Additionally, the position drives continuous improvement initiatives, cost optimization, operational performance, and customer satisfaction across warehouse and logistics operations.
Essential Responsibilities:-

• Manage warehouse receiving, storage, dispatch, and inventory control activities.
• Oversee yard management operations to ensure efficient material flow and space utilization.
• Coordinate and monitor domestic transportation and trucking activities.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Manage and evaluate third-party logistics providers and warehouse contractors.
• Monitor KPIs, service levels, productivity, and operational costs.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure accurate documentation, transaction processing, and reporting.
• Support business continuity and maintain customer service commitments.

 
Essential Requirements of the role (Experience / Skills / Competencies):-

• Years of experience:

• 8 to 12 years in Warehouse, Logistics, Yard Operations, and Supply Chain Management.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or managerial position.

• Field of experience: Warehouse Management, Logistics & Transportation Operations, Supply Chain Management, Inventory & Materials Management, Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Management.
• Technical Skills: ??

• Warehouse and inventory management
• Yard and material handling operations
• Transportation and fleet coordination
• Vendor and contract management
• KPI monitoring and reporting
• Cost control and budget management
• Safety, Quality, and Operational Excellence
• Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis

• Tools or Software (Required / Preferred): ??

• SAP (MM, WM/EWM)
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Microsoft Power BI
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Transportation Management Systems (Preferred)

• Education Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Industry Background or Experience (Required / Preferred): ??

• Required: Manufacturing, Warehousing, Logistics.
• Preferred: Oil & Gas, Industrial Services,

 

• Required Accreditations / Qualifications / Certification / Licenses including Driving License: ??
• Valid Driving License
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
• HSE/Safety Certification
• Preferred:
  • APICS CSCP
  • CPIM
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • PMP
  • NEBOSH

Desirable attributes of the worker (Experience / Skills / Competencies):-

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing large multi-site warehouse and logistics operations.
• Excellent stakeholder and contractor management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with high accountability.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on cost optimization.
• Strong safety culture and commitment to compliance.
•  Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Languages Required & Proficiency Level: 

• English: Very good (Written and Verbal)
• Arabic: Preferred (Written and Verbal)
• Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and communicate with customers and contractors.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.