Warehouse Manager

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee comprehensive pharmaceutical warehousing operations, including Raw Materials (RM), Packaging Materials (PM), domestic distribution, and export activities. This role demands ensuring efficient warehouse processes, maintaining inventory accuracy, and complying with regulatory standards and company SOPs. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, effective stakeholder management, and the ability to execute strategies that drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage daily warehouse activities such as receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, stock reconciliation, and robust inventory control measures.
- Ensure compliance with FEFO (First Expired, First Out) and FIFO (First In, First Out) principles to guarantee inventory traceability.
- Lead initiatives focused on warehouse automation, digitalization, and continuous process improvements.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize warehouse capacity, storage utilization, and layout efficiency.
- Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GDP (Good Distribution Practices), and GSP (Good Storage Practices).
- Oversee management of quarantine stock, returned goods, damaged items, and expired inventory.
- Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance, Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams to facilitate seamless operations.
- Lead, train, and develop warehouse personnel, managing team performance and shift schedules effectively.
- Maintain high standards of warehouse safety, security, housekeeping, and equipment maintenance.
- Ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment for both domestic and export shipments.

Required Qualifications

- MBA or an equivalent advanced qualification.
- 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical warehousing and logistics management.
- In-depth knowledge of GMP, GDP, GSP, pharmaceutical inventory management, and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), warehouse operations, and data analysis.
- Understanding of cold chain management and product traceability requirements.
- Strong leadership skills combined with excellent planning, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proven track record of leading teams, enhancing processes, and ensuring operational efficiency within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the pharmaceutical supply chain by ensuring compliance, efficiency, and quality in warehousing operations. Candidates with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and a commitment to regulatory standards will thrive in this position.