DSV, a global leader in transport and logistics, is hiring a Warehouse Operator Specialist (Officer) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role supervises and coordinates warehouse floor operations with a focus on minimal handling errors and damages, 100% pick/pack accuracy, and compliance with company procedures, so that productivity stays high and customers stay satisfied. A diploma or degree in any discipline and 3–4 years of warehousing and distribution experience (including 1 year in a similar position) are needed, along with knowledge of a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
About the Role — Warehouse Operator Specialist Abu Dhabi
Employer: DSV, with close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries
Core Purpose: Supervise and coordinate warehouse floor operations, protecting accuracy and customer satisfaction
Key Targets: Minimum handling errors and damages, and 100% pick/pack accuracy
Client Responsiveness: Respond to client queries within 24 hours
Note for DSV Staff: Current DSV employees interested in a position in another country should speak to their HR representative about the process
Why Consider This Role at DSV
Global Employer: Join the world’s leading transport and logistics provider
Ownership: DSV says people are trusted to take ownership, act on ideas, and make decisions with real impact
Career Movement: The company’s promise is “Start here. Go anywhere”
Team Culture: Transparency, mutual support, and shared results are core to how DSV describes its teams
Position Overview
The Warehouse Operator Specialist supervises and coordinates all warehouse floor operations. You will organize manpower and equipment to expedite orders by priority, plan warehouse space to fit business needs, supervise picking, packing, and put-away, assign bin locations so storage is quick to retrieve from, and recheck manual put-away and picking lists for correct quantities, dimensions, and products. You will also supervise outbound packing for compliance with country and customer specifications, handle documentation of damages and short or over shipments, run stock checks and cycle counts, and apply QHSE and security policies throughout the distribution centre.
Why This Role Matters: In a distribution centre, accuracy is the product. One wrong pick, a missing sticker, or an uncounted variance becomes a late delivery or an unhappy customer. This specialist keeps the floor organized, the stock honest, and the team safe, which is what lets the warehouse hit its service targets.
Key Responsibilities
Floor Operations & Planning
- Organize and allocate manpower and equipment so orders are expedited in priority order
- Plan warehouse space to match business requirements and allocate resources for best use
- Supervise picking, packing, and put-away operations, and suggest and implement ways to make the warehouse more effective
- Assign bin locations well and check storage is done as instructed, so retrieval for outbound shipments is quick
- Arrange suitable material handling equipment (MHE) from the MHE team for safe loading and offloading
Accuracy, Packing & Documentation
- Recheck manual put-away and picking lists for the right quantities, dimensions, and products
- Supervise packing of outbound shipments for compliance with country and customer specifications, with the right certifications and stickers attached
- Supervise documentation of damages, short and over shipments, and MDN preparation, and report them to the Client Services Representative
- Keep track of manually issued materials and follow up on MRs and STOs
Stock Integrity & Reporting
- Carry out regular stock checks, cycle counts, and location checks, and report variances
- Complete timely, accurate reconciliations to resolve stock discrepancies
- Prepare KPI reports and any other reports required per project, ALS, or client requirements
- Respond to client queries within 24 hours
QHSE, Staff Discipline & Escalation
- Apply QHSE and security policies and procedures in the distribution centre and keep housekeeping standards high, acting quickly on corrections
- Manage staff discipline on absenteeism and wearing of uniforms, safety shoes, and other required gear
- Escalate potential problems and improvement opportunities to the Supervisor
- Carry out other related duties or projects assigned by the Supervisor or manager as business needs arise
Qualifications & Characteristics
- Diploma or graduate degree in any discipline
- 3 to 4 years of experience in warehousing and distribution operations, including 1 year in a similar position
- Knowledge of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and MS Office skills
- Ability to work independently
Skills Listed
Skills for This Role
Financial AcumenMS OfficeWMS KnowledgeWorks IndependentlyCommunicationResults OrientedPlanning & Organizing
About DSV — Global Transport & Logistics
DSV describes itself as the global leader in transport and logistics, with close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries. From frontline operations to business functions, every role is presented as part of keeping supply chains flowing and societies running. DSV says it values transparency in how people communicate and collaborate, and that teams win together by supporting and challenging each other and delivering results.
Career Path: With experience, this role can lead toward Warehouse Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, and Warehouse Manager positions in the UAE and beyond.
Who Should Apply?
- Warehouse Officers & Team Leads: With 3–4 years in warehousing and distribution, including at least a year in a similar role
- WMS Users: Comfortable with picking, put-away, cycle counts, and reconciliations in a warehouse system
- Accuracy-Driven Professionals: Focused on pick/pack accuracy and low damage rates
- Safety-Conscious Supervisors: Who enforce QHSE rules, housekeeping, and uniform and safety-gear standards
- Abu Dhabi-Based Candidates: Ready for an on-site role in a global logistics company
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