Sabu Sainul Abdeen
Senior Warehouse Operations Manager
Riyadh,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Summary
Driven professional with talent for streamlining logistics and improving warehouse processes. Demonstrates strong leadership and problem-solving skills, combined with deep understanding of inventory management and team coordination. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Warehouse Operations Manager
Tanmiah Food Company
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabi
01.2025 - Current
- Develop and implement operational policies to enhance efficiency, compliance, and safety.
- Monitor KPIs to identify improvement areas and optimize performance.
- Oversee recruitment, training, and team development to maintain a high-performing workforce.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies and technology adoption.
- Manage budget allocation, ensuring 100 % cost-effective operations without compromising quality.
- Planned logistics across international boundaries to reliably meet delivery requirements.
- Overhauled existing systems to increase accuracy, reducing costs and waste.
- Improved warehouse layout to maximise storage space.
- Managed resources to yield high Return On Investment (ROI), raising cost-effectiveness.
- Devised strategies to improve picking and packing processes.
Warehouse Manager
Tanmiah Food Company
Riyadh
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Responsible for ensuring that goods reach their destination on time and for being the main point of contact for all logistics related matters
- Responsible for 17 branches inside KSA and 1 Branch each in Dubai and Bahrain
- Ensuring that the logistics department complies with all legal and company requirements
- Inspired and motivated warehouse teams in operational improvement, increasing team efficiency
- Monitored and ensured team compliance with company regulations and procedures
- Trained, guided and evaluated warehouse workers, increasing performance and productivity rates
- Resolved employee conflicts in most efficient manner while following company protocols
- Managed warehouse team recruitment, conducting interviews and hiring high-performing staff
- Dispatched and assessed product quality, achieving outstanding customer satisfaction
- Scheduled routine maintenance of warehouse equipment, minimizing downtime and ensuring a safe working environment
- Orchestrated the layout redesign of the warehouse to maximize space utilization and streamline material handling processes
- Updated customers and interdepartmental employees on critical shipments upon request
- Coached the warehouse team on FIFO monitoring
- Monitored key performance indicators KPIs closely to assess operational effectiveness and identify areas for improvement
- Adapted warehouse operations swiftly to changing market conditions, ensuring business continuity and customer satisfaction in challenging times
- Adhered to company audit rules during inventory counts with 100% accuracy
- Managed supplier relations for seamless procurement processes.
- Introduced operational and administrative procedures to uphold integrity of current processes.
- Enhanced team morale with open communication and positive leadership.
- Minimised accidents and near misses with rigorous health and safety training.
- Delegated tasks and coordinated warehouse workflow to support continuous productivity.
Assistant Logistics Manager
Tanmiah Food Company
Riyadh
06.2006 - 12.2018
- Conducted regular audits on warehousing activities ensuring company standards were met consistently.
- Advised on transport types, routes and schedules to improve operational efficiency.
- Reviewed purchasing, storage and distribution practices in line of industry advancements.
- Educated teams on best practices to improve logistics operations and performance.
- Monitored market trends to identify potential challenges or opportunities within the industry.
- Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
- Trained new staff members to ensure seamless integration into the team.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management Purchase Management
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)
India 11.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Kerala University
04.2000 - 09.2002
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Decision-Making
- ERP Software
- Warehouse organisation
- Technical troubleshooting
- Logistics coordination
- Team leadership and motivation
- Loading and unloading expertise
- Critical decision making
- Self-motivation
- Strategic leadership
- Time efficiency
- Strategic thinking
- Negotiation and communication
- sap software knowledge
- Warehouse processes
Certification
- International Logistics
- Understanding Logistics
- Certified International Supply Chain Professional / Manager (CISCP/CISCM)
- Managing Logistics
- 5th Supply Chain Conference
- ISO 22000:2005 Awareness
- HACCP & ISO 22000
- Basic Food Safety
- Vansales Automation and Integration
- Time and Stress Management
- Middle Management - Managerial and Supervisory Skill
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Upper intermediate
Tamil
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Senior Warehouse Operations Manager
Tanmiah Food Company
01.2025 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Tanmiah Food Company
01.2018 - 12.2024
Master of Business Administration - Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management Purchase Management
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)
11.2014 - 12.2016
Assistant Logistics Manager
Tanmiah Food Company
06.2006 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Kerala University
04.2000 - 09.2002
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