Adnoc
Senior Specialist, Warehouse Operations Excellence
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 24/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
10/10/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
24/11/2026
Job description
Cost reduction, efficiency and consistent safety and quality standards are the targets that define warehouse operations excellence at ADNOC HQ. Sitting in Abu Dhabi and aligned with the SVP Group Commercial Operations & Execution, this position looks at how the warehouses actually run and finds ways to make them run better. Process analysis comes first, using performance metrics to pinpoint weaknesses in inventory management, order fulfilment, and shipping and receiving. Improvements then become action plans, new tools and techniques, and updated procedures that supervisors and staff are trained on. Transportation and logistics teams are close partners, since warehouse changes affect their work directly. Budget ownership brings a focus on cost reduction strategies and on investigating significant variances. Vendors and suppliers are held to service standards, with contracts negotiated where required, and government officials are occasionally consulted on regulations. Compliance with HSE requirements and ADNOC Codes of Practice is reviewed regularly, with corrective actions recommended wherever gaps appear. Ten years in warehouse operations, including at least 8 in leadership, is required, and a master's degree is preferred.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Formulate warehouse operations strategies and procedures aligned with company goals
- Train warehouse supervisors and staff on safety and operating procedures through structured programmes
- Benchmark warehouse performance metrics and carry out action plans to close gaps
- Standardise best practice across inventory management, order fulfilment, and shipping and receiving
- Partner with transportation, logistics and other departments so warehouse operations integrate smoothly with the wider business
- Recommend corrective actions after reviewing compliance with regulatory and safety requirements
- Own the warehouse operations budget and produce cost reduction strategies
- Investigate significant budget variances to support cost control
- Oversee the maintenance and safety compliance of warehouse facilities and equipment
- Hold key vendors and suppliers to agreed service standards and negotiate contracts as needed
- Adopt new technologies and processes in line with industry developments
- Design new tools and techniques that raise the quality and efficiency of operational processes
- Coach assigned staff to build the skills needed to meet business objectives
- Liaise occasionally with government officials on regulations affecting warehouse operations
- Supply inputs to MIS and progress reports for company management
Experience & skills
- Hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics or a related field, with a master's degree preferred
- Bring at least 10 years of experience in warehouse operations
- Demonstrate at least 8 years in a leadership role
- Possess relevant certifications in warehouse management, supply chain management or logistics, which are preferred
- Apply continuous improvement methods to warehouse processes and costs
- Manage operational budgets, vendor relationships and service standards
- Maintain HSE compliance in line with international standards and ADNOC Codes of Practice
- Collaborate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams