Raw Material Store Manager

As the Raw Material Store Manager, your role will involve overseeing the receipt, storage, handling, and issuance of all raw materials used in production. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with inventory management standards, traceability requirements, and regulatory guidelines to support manufacturing needs effectively. **Key Responsibilities:** - Oversee the daily operations of the raw material store, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and handling practices are followed. - Maintain accurate inventory records of all raw materials, including batch numbers, expiry dates, and storage conditions. - Supervise the receipt of incoming raw materials, ensuring quality checks, GRN generation, and documentation are completed. - Ensure materials are stored as per predefined environmental and safety standards (e.g., temperature, humidity, segregation). - Coordinate with the Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) departments for material clearance and release for production. - Implement FIFO/FEFO principles and monitor stock movement to prevent material expiry or obsolescence. - Conduct regular cycle counts and support full physical stock audits. - Maintain documentation in compliance with ISO 13485, GMP, and company SOPs. - Ensure timely issuance of materials to production based on requisitions and maintain issue records. - Train and supervise store personnel, ensuring adherence to company procedures and safety protocols. - Coordinate with procurement and planning teams for material availability and shortage alerts. - Manage store cleanliness, pest control activities, and overall hygiene as per QMS requirements. **Qualifications and Skills:** - Bachelors degree in Science, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred). - 10+ years of experience in inventory/store management in a manufacturing or medical device company. - Strong knowledge of material handling, warehousing systems, and ERP software. - Familiarity with ISO 13485, GMP, and regulatory requirements related to raw material handling. - Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. - Attention to detail and commitment to documentation accuracy. Note: No additional details of the company were provided in the job description.,