Warehouse Stores and Stock Control Management

Procurement & Supply Chain · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 2,500

Overview

Warehouses and stores are often under-rated operations in Organizations, yet they are essential in providing customer service. This seminar will show you how to implement all of the essential tools for the effective management of warehousing and stores. In this program you will learn how to: Evaluate procedures, change and improve methods Eliminate wasteful activities/costs Avoid all those internal problems that limit performance Obtain added value for money Improve customer service

Learning Objectives

• Learn in a friendly atmosphere
• Use analysis and evaluation techniques
• Apply changes
• Make improvements
• Save money
• Improve service to customers
• Manage more efficient and effective operations
• Understand international best practice
• Share experiences with other delegates from varied industries
• Learn from a former warehouse manager who is also a chartered trainer

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for warehouse and distribution supervisors/managers, owners, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.

• Warehouse and Distribution Supervisors/Managers
• Owners
• Professionals in Inventory & Warehousing

Course Outline

Day 1 — The Role of the Warehouse

• An introduction to why we need a warehouse, what functions do they cover, how do they fit into the supply chain including:
• The balance between sorting and storing
• 12 initial questions to ask about warehousing activity
• Supply /demand variables

Day 2 — Layout options In examining all the operations undertaken, the balance has to be found between maximizing space usage whilst minimizing the

• Receiving options
• Storage options
• Picking/assembly options
• Dispatching options

Day 3 — Health and Safety Warehouses are potentially dangerous areas in which to work, and an overview of the appropriate legalization will be looke

• Duty of care
• Inspections and risk assessments-task analysis
• Equipment maintenance and care
• Recognizing health and safety risks

Day 4 — Productivity and Costs To make operations efficient and effective, then cost control and productivity need to be managed. This session will

• Fixed and variable cots
• Typical costs involved
• A model for understanding the roles of productivity, utilization, and performance
• Setting productivity and cost targets

Day 5 — Stock Coding The method by which stock is coded is important in the overall management process, this session will examine:

• Different methods
• Understanding of all involved
• Checklists to help on deciding the best option
• Separation of powers

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
29 November – 3 December 2026	Istanbul, Turkey	Public	5 days	4,500
30 November – 4 December 2026	Online / Virtual	Virtual	5 days	2,500
21–25 December 2026	Nairobi, Kenya	Public	5 days	4,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain courses cover?

The portfolio covers strategic sourcing and category management, tendering and supplier evaluation, contract and supplier performance management, negotiation, logistics, warehousing and inventory control — alongside preparation for CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualifications, the global benchmark for the profession.

Who should attend a procurement and supply chain course?

These courses suit procurement and purchasing officers, category and sourcing managers, contract administrators, warehouse and inventory supervisors, logistics and materials planners, and finance or engineering staff who raise and evaluate tenders. No prior CIPS study is assumed.

How long are procurement and supply chain courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.

What certificate will I receive?

Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.

Can procurement and supply chain training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa procurement and supply chain course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.

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