About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Have you spent the past few years making sure warehouses run like clockwork? If so, this Warehouse Keeper role in Sharjah’s dynamic Free Zone could be your next move. We’re looking for someone who’s seen the ins and outs of UAE logistics, who knows exactly how to optimize massive storage spaces — down to the last square meter. If you love organizing, improving systems, and the idea of keeping supply chains humming, you might just feel right at home here.
About the Company
We’re a fast-growing general trading company, with operations rooted right in the heart of the Sharjah Free Zone. Our team is a blend of seasoned industry professionals and new talent, all brought together by a commitment to efficient service and a touch of friendly competition (yes, we take friendly bets on whose storage methods are the most efficient — and donuts are usually involved). Adaptability is in our DNA; we thrive on finding practical solutions in a fast-paced trading world. Here, your ideas on process improvement will be heard, and seeing your impact on the business happens quicker than you might expect.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Overseeing day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring every pallet and package ends up exactly where it should be
- Dividing large warehouse spaces into smaller, highly efficient sections in line with the CPR (Centralized Parts Room) system
- Maintaining accurate inventory records, and conducting regular stock checks for smooth trading flows
- Coordinating with the logistics team for timely receipt, storage, and shipment of goods
- Ensuring all health, safety, and regulatory guidelines are followed within the workspace
- Handling documentation for all warehouse transactions and deliveries, keeping everything up-to-date and audit-ready
- Contributing ideas to optimize storage, reduce waste, and improve movement of goods—your insights won’t go unnoticed
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- At least 4 years of solid warehouse experience within the UAE — you know this market
- Strong knowledge of dividing and managing large warehouse spaces, especially using the CPR method
- Valid UAE residency permit
- Attention to detail with a knack for increasing efficiency
- Good communicator in English (bonus: Arabic is welcomed, but not required)
Nice-to-Haves:
- Prior experience with trading companies or Free Zone operations
- Familiarity with inventory management software systems
- A solution-oriented mindset—someone who doesn’t just spot problems, but suggests fixes
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary package: AED 3500 – 4000, commensurate with your experience
- Consistent working hours with overtime paid according to UAE law
- Regular team lunches, knowledge sharing sessions, and a supportive peer group
- Opportunities for skill development in warehouse systems and process improvements
- Management that trusts your experience and lets you take ownership
- A culture that believes celebrating efficiency and progress goes hand-in-hand with business growth
- Located in the Sharjah Free Zone, so you’ll be right at the hub of action, but never far from home
If you’re seeking a workplace where your expertise is valued and your impact is tangible, you might’ve just found your fit.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk me through how you have divided a large warehouse space using CPR or a similar system? What factors do you consider most critical in optimizing layout and flow?
- Tell us about a time you discovered an inefficiency in warehouse operations. How did you address it, and what was the outcome?
- What inventory management software have you worked with? How do you leverage such tools to maintain accuracy and streamline stock checks?
- Health and safety compliance is key in our warehouse. How do you ensure guidelines are met on a daily basis, and have you ever had to respond to a safety incident?
- When it comes to coordinating with logistics and trading teams, how do you make sure shipments and deliveries happen smoothly and on time? Any specific practices you rely on?
- Describe your approach to handling warehouse documentation. How do you keep records organized and audit-ready, especially during busy periods?
- In our fast-paced environment, priorities can shift quickly. Can you share an example of how you adapted to an unexpected change during a busy season?
- Have you ever worked in a Free Zone or trading company before? How did that setting affect warehouse operations compared to other environments?
- This role values new ideas. Tell us about a process improvement or storage optimization suggestion you implemented and how it benefited your previous employer.
- Our team mixes experienced staff with new joiners. How do you ensure open communication and knowledge sharing among colleagues?
- The company likes to celebrate efficiency in a friendly, competitive way. How do you feel about working in an environment with a mix of fun competition and serious business goals?
- Sometimes, not every solution works the first time. How do you approach setbacks or failed process changes in your work?
- Since our team is diverse and often shares ideas over lunch or informal gatherings, can you describe how you contribute to positive team culture outside your daily duties?