Manager, Warehouse & Distribution

As a Material Management Specialist, your role involves planning and controlling inventories of raw materials and packaging materials according to production requirements. You will coordinate with the Purchase and Quality Control teams to ensure timely availability and release of materials. It is essential to oversee the receipt, storage, and dispensing of materials following SOPs, MSDS, and safety requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing return, rejection, and destruction of non-conforming materials in compliance with procedures. Your key responsibilities include: - Plan and control inventories of raw materials and packaging materials - Coordinate with Purchase and Quality Control teams - Ensure receipt, storage, and dispensing of materials are conducted as per SOPs - Oversee return, rejection, and destruction of non-conforming materials in compliance with procedures In terms of compliance and documentation, you will be required to prepare, review, implement, and update departmental SOPs. Training and developing warehouse team members on SOPs and cGMP compliance is crucial. You will also ensure the integrity and accuracy of cGMP and statutory records. Leading and coordinating change controls, deviations, and CAPA for timely closure is part of your responsibilities. Representing the department during regulatory/customer audits and driving compliance to observations is also expected. Your qualifications should include: - B.Sc. / B. Pharma (Preferred) - B.Com or equivalent (Acceptable) With 15-20 years of experience in warehouse & distribution, preferably in a pharmaceutical or other regulated industry, you are well-equipped to manage audits and regulatory inspections effectively. Your skills should encompass strong knowledge of cGMP, SOPs, and warehouse compliance systems, along with expertise in documentation, record integrity, and data review. Additionally, your ability to interpret data, conduct statistical analysis, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills will be valuable in this role.,