Warehouse Senior Specialist

Why Ansell?

At Ansell, by staying two steps ahead of workplace risk we aim to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear, to keep workers safe and productive in industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Ansell is looking for a Warehouse Senior Specialist EMEA to join our Supply Chain Planning team in the Dubai, UAE.

in this role, you will support regional planning activities by optimizing supply and inventory management processes within the Sales, Operations and Execution (S&OE) horizon. Acting as a key link between commercial teams, customer service, logistics, supply planning, procurement, quality, and finance, you will help ensure product availability, inventory optimization, service excellence, and effective communication across the region.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer?

• Competitive compensation, including a performance-based annual incentive
• Flexible working environment
• A culture of belonging and inclusion where collaboration thrives
• Learning and development opportunities through Ansell University
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Warehouse Senior Specialist EMEA is responsible for the operational governance and performance management of warehousing and transportation activities, ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective, and customer-focused logistics execution.

The role covers both 3PL warehouse operations and inbound/outbound transportation, with responsibility for service performance, inventory integrity, freight execution, compliance, and continuous improvement.

As a logistics subject-matter expert, the position focuses on operational performance, risk management, structured problem-solving, and effective management of logistics service providers. The role works closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Customer Service, Quality, Finance, Sales, and external logistics partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee warehouse operations delivered by 3PL providers.
• Ensure effective execution of inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse activities in accordance with SOPs and agreed service requirements.
• Manage escalations relating to operational issues, service failures, and inventory risks.
• Ensure warehouse operations remain aligned with broader supply chain priorities.

Transportation & Freight

• Oversee inbound and outbound transportation execution and carrier performance.
• Monitor OTIF, lead-time adherence, claims, damages, and overall transportation service levels.
• Manage operational relationships with carriers and freight forwarders.
• Support freight optimization, route improvements, and carrier efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant trade, customs, and regulatory requirements.

Inventory Management

• Maintain inventory accuracy and stock integrity and ensure effective resolution of discrepancies.
• Oversee cycle counts, reconciliation, and physical inventory activities.
• Manage investigation and resolution of inventory adjustments, damages, expiries, and losses.
• Identify inventory risks and implement appropriate preventive controls.

3PL Performance

• Manage operational performance of warehouse and transportation service providers.
• Monitor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and agreed contractual requirements.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions addressing service deviations and recurring operational issues.
• Support performance reviews, audits, and continuous improvement activities.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure logistics operations comply with applicable company policies, quality requirements, safety standards, and local regulations.
• Support internal, external, and regulatory audits.
• Drive timely resolution of audit findings and non-conformities.
• Promote high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and lead improvement initiatives across warehouse and transportation operations.
• Support process standardization, Kaizen activities, and productivity improvements.
• Contribute to logistics cost optimization and loss prevention.
• Support logistics network, operational footprint, and system improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with Planning, Customer Service, Quality, Finance, Regional Supply Chain, and Sales teams.
• Provide visibility of logistics performance, operational risks, and constraints.
• Support business decisions through accurate operational data and insights.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external logistics partners.

KPI & Reporting

• Manage warehouse and transportation KPI tracking, analysis, and reporting.
• Maintain high standards of data quality across ERP, WMS, and TMS platforms.
• Use operational data to identify trends, root causes, risks, and improvement opportunities.

KEY POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in logistics operations, including warehousing and/or transportation.
• Experience managing outsourced 3PL warehouse and carrier operations.
• Strong experience in inventory control, transportation execution, and service-level management.
• Experience in regulated, multi-SKU, or complex product environments is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of end-to-end warehouse and transportation operations.
• Working knowledge of ERP, WMS, and TMS solutions, such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Strong attention to data accuracy and operational discipline.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English and relevant local-language capability.

Competencies

• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Sound operational judgement and execution focus.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional and international environments.

Additional Requirements: Occasional travel as required.

Strong alignment with Ansell Values\: Whatever you do, take PRIDE:

• Passion
• Reliable
• Integrity
• Deliver
• Empowerment
  
   

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Ansell commits to securing an equal opportunity recruitment and selection process. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other factors that could be deemed discriminatory.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Ansell's vision is about creating safe spaces where diverse perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. It is our view that togetherness prevails over individuality.

When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work, it's not just words. Rather, it's what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, it's what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it's also what differentiates Ansell. We believe everyone, no matter how that person self-identifies, deserves an opportunity to achieve success.

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Ansell is a leading global provider of protection solutions. Our company designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of protection solutions that meet the ever-changing needs and demands of our markets and industries. Protection is our primary concern as millions of people around the world depend on Ansell in their professional and personal lives.

Our vision is to create a world where people can enjoy optimal protection against the risk they are exposed to. Whether at work or during their leisure time, people require the right protection for the right application. After all, what better guarantee is there than increased safety, security and productivity than through adequate protection.