Warehouse Manager

In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and compliant operation of warehouse activities in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This includes inventory control, material handling, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance, personnel supervision, and coordination with production, QA, and supply chain, Safety teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee receipt, storage, issuance, and dispatch of raw materials, packaging materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Ensure proper segregation, labeling, and handling of pharmaceutical materials in line with GMP and GDP (Good Distribution Practices) standards.
• Maintain warehouse layout for optimal storage and retrieval.
• Ensure all operations comply with GMP, GDP, WHO, FDA, MHRA, or local regulatory authority standards.
• Maintain up-to-date SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and ensure team compliance.
• Oversee documentation of all transactions, inventory movements, deviations, and audits.
• Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and full physical stock takes.
• Coordinate with procurement and production teams to manage stock levels and avoid shortages or overstock.
• Implement FEFO/FIFO methods for inventory management.
• Supervise and train warehouse staff on GMP practices, safety procedures, and SOPs.
• Assign duties, monitor performance, and ensure efficient workforce utilization.
• Enforce warehouse safety standards and hygiene protocols.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Production departments to resolve quality issues.
• Manage ERP/SAP or eWMS (Warehouse Management System) for real-time inventory control.
• Generate and analyze reports on warehouse KPIs.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

• Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 710 years of warehouse experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP/GDP requirements.
• Experience with ERP/eWMS systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Knowledge, Key Skills & Competencies

• Certification in Supply Chain (e.g., APICS, CPIM) or GMP training.
• Experience with cold chain and controlled substance storage
• Experience in Pharmaceutical industry