An aviation and complex manufacturing operation in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Warehouse & Logistics Manager to run warehouse operations, inventory control, material handling, and logistics. This is a senior role at the center of supply flow, sitting between procurement, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and logistics teams, and it suits someone who takes ownership of inventory accuracy and keeps critical materials moving. As Warehouse & Logistics Manager, you’ll manage the receipt, storage, issue, and dispatch of materials, equipment, and products; keep inventory records accurate across ERP and warehouse systems; support prototype builds and production orders with the right materials at the right time; coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, freight forwarding, and customs clearance; monitor logistics providers and supplier delivery performance; maintain full material traceability and configuration control; plan for shortages and logistics disruptions; and lead, develop, and coach the warehouse team. The role calls for a degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, or business, along with at least six years of progressive experience, including aviation or aircraft-related inventory where possible.
About the Operation — Complex Materials in Abu Dhabi
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Sector: Aviation, aircraft manufacturing, MRO, and industrial operations
Materials: Critical, high-value, serialized, and lot-controlled items
Systems: ERP, warehouse management systems, and traceability controls
Standards: HSE, ISO, export control, and regulatory compliance
Warehouse & Logistics Manager Role — Inventory, Logistics & Team Leadership
Department: Supply Chain, Warehouse & Logistics
Primary Focus: Inventory accuracy, warehouse operations, logistics coordination
Scope: Materials for operations, maintenance, and programme requirements
Mission: Keeping critical materials available, traceable, and moving on time
Warehouse & Logistics Manager Position Overview
The Warehouse & Logistics Manager role is responsible for keeping the right materials available at the right time across an aviation and complex manufacturing operation in Abu Dhabi. The position sits at the junction of supply chain, procurement, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and logistics, so communication and coordination are as important as technical knowledge. At the core of the job is inventory accuracy. You’ll oversee the receipt, inspection, storage, issue, and dispatch of critical and high-value items, making sure each one is identified, preserved, and traced from arrival through to production use. Materials that need special handling, shelf-life control, or environmental conditions receive particular attention. Production support is equally important. You’ll work with production, planning, and procurement teams to make sure materials are on hand for prototype builds, testing, and production orders, and you’ll flag shortages and lead-time risks before they threaten the schedule. Logistics ties it together. You’ll coordinate inbound and outbound movements, manage freight forwarding, shipping, and customs clearance including import and export documentation, and monitor the performance of logistics providers against agreed service levels. Behind the scenes, you’ll keep inventory records accurate in the ERP and warehouse systems, investigate discrepancies, run cycle counts and stock audits, and watch for ageing and obsolete stock. Compliance is built into every step, from health and safety and hazardous material handling to audit readiness and configuration control of part numbers, serial numbers, and engineering changes. You’ll also lead the people in the warehouse, planning workforce needs, coaching the team, managing performance, and building the skills and succession plans that keep the operation resilient.
As Warehouse & Logistics Manager, you’ll deepen your expertise in aviation and aircraft materials, serialized and lot-controlled inventory, and the traceability standards that regulated industries demand, while growing as a leader of multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, industrial or manufacturing engineering, business administration, or a related discipline, and a recognized professional certification in warehousing, logistics, inventory management, supply chain, or operations management is valued. At least six years of progressive experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or material management within manufacturing, aviation, MRO, or other complex environments is expected, along with strong working knowledge of ERP, WMS, inventory controls, and logistics processes. Experience with aviation materials and aircraft components is highly relevant, and a minimum of three years in people management is required. For experienced warehouse and logistics leaders in Abu Dhabi, this role offers a senior position in a demanding, high-value supply environment.
Why This Role Matters: As Warehouse & Logistics Manager in Abu Dhabi, you keep critical aviation and manufacturing materials available for operations and maintenance, protect inventory accuracy and traceability for high-value items, coordinate complex international shipments and customs documentation, lead and develop a warehouse team, reduce risk through contingency planning, and advance a senior career in aviation and industrial logistics.
Key Responsibilities & Operational Duties
Warehouse Operations & Material Management
- Manage receipt, inspection, storage, and issue of materials
- Oversee dispatch of equipment, tooling, and products
- Control materials requiring special handling or preservation
- Monitor warehouse utilization and storage capacity
- Coordinate material movements between locations and end users
- Maintain housekeeping and material flow standards
Production Support & Material Planning
- Coordinate with production, MRP planners, and procurement
- Secure materials for prototype builds, testing, and production orders
- Monitor shortages, lead times, and production demand signals
- Escalate schedule risks to manufacturing early
- Support MRP recommendations and planning parameters
- Help maintain optimal stock levels
Inventory Control & Accuracy
- Monitor stock levels, movements, and replenishment needs
- Run cycle counts, stock audits, and reconciliations
- Record inventory transactions accurately in ERP and WMS
- Investigate discrepancies, variances, and transaction errors
- Manage critical spare parts and operational continuity stock
- Track ageing, excess, dormant, and obsolete inventory
Traceability & Configuration Control
- Maintain full material traceability from receipt to consumption
- Keep part, serial, and lot numbers aligned with engineering records
- Support revision-controlled BOM accuracy
- Support engineering change notices and configuration requirements
- Ensure segregation and identification of controlled materials
- Support audit readiness through complete traceability records
Logistics, Freight & Customs
- Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activity
- Manage transportation, freight forwarding, and shipping
- Oversee import and export logistics and customs clearance
- Manage duty requirements and free-zone processes
- Monitor logistics service provider performance
- Prioritize urgent and critical shipments to protect schedules
Stakeholder & Supplier Coordination
- Align warehouse activity with procurement, engineering, and quality
- Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, and contractors
- Monitor supplier delivery and receipt performance
- Resolve material shortages and transport challenges quickly
- Communicate inventory status and shipment progress clearly
- Support decisions with accurate, timely information
Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
- Enforce material handling and hazardous material requirements
- Promote HSE standards across warehouse and logistics work
- Maintain accurate records for audits and regulatory compliance
- Monitor the safe operation of warehouse equipment
- Develop contingency plans for critical materials and disruptions
- Track and close audit findings within agreed timelines
People Leadership & Reporting
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary warehouse team
- Plan workforce needs and succession for critical roles
- Coach staff and manage performance
- Build clear KPIs for inventory, logistics, and service levels
- Report warehouse performance to management
- Drive continuous improvement in warehouse operations
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related discipline
Professional Certification
- Recognized certification in warehousing, logistics, or inventory management
- Certification in supply chain or operations management (advantage)
Experience
- 6 years of progressive experience in warehouse, logistics, or material management
- Experience within manufacturing, aviation, MRO, or complex operational environments
- Experience managing receiving, storage, dispatch, and stock replenishment
- Experience with aviation materials, aircraft components, or serialized inventory (highly relevant)
- Minimum 3 years of people-management experience
Systems & Technical Skills
- Strong experience with ERP systems
- Strong experience with warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Knowledge of inventory controls and material traceability
- Understanding of logistics and customs processes
Leadership Competencies
- Leadership of multidisciplinary teams
- Coaching, performance management, and workforce planning
- Stakeholder coordination across functions and suppliers
- Clear communication and decisive problem-solving
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Professional Advancement
- Pathway toward Director of Supply Chain or Operations roles
- Opportunity to lead larger inventory and logistics programmes
- Influence on departmental plans and continuous improvement
- Growth within a high-value aviation and manufacturing environment
Learning & Development
- Advanced expertise in traceability and configuration control
- Leadership development through multidisciplinary team management
- Experience in international freight and customs coordination
- Exposure to compliance and audit management
About the Operation — Precision Materials in Abu Dhabi
This Abu Dhabi operation supports aviation, aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and complex industrial programmes. Its warehouse and logistics teams manage critical and serialized materials, coordinate international shipments, and work closely with engineering, production, and quality to keep operations supplied and compliant. Accuracy, traceability, and safety guide the way the team works, and leaders are expected to build capable, accountable teams that can meet demanding service levels.
Career Excellence in Aviation Logistics: Lead warehouse and logistics operations in Abu Dhabi, manage aviation materials with full traceability, coordinate freight and customs for high-value shipments, build and develop a warehouse team, and grow a senior career in aviation and industrial supply chain management.
Who Should Apply?
- Warehouse Supervisors: Ready for a management role
- Inventory and Materials Managers: With aviation or industrial experience
- Logistics and Freight Managers: Seeking a senior operations role
- Supply Chain Professionals: Focused on inventory and traceability
- MRO Materials Specialists: Moving into leadership
- Engineering Graduates: With materials and logistics experience
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