Store Manager

Job Title:

Store Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Unit

Location: Nadiad

Department: Materials/Inventory Management

Reports to: Plant Head / Supply Chain Manager / Operations Head

Job Summary:

Store Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Warehouse Management:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the store, including raw materials (APIs, excipients), packaging materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Ensure compliance with

  GMP, GDP, and regulatory guidelines

  in warehousing and material handling.
• Maintain proper

  storage conditions

  (temperature, humidity, segregation) and ensure all materials are stored as per specifications.

• Inventory Control:

• Monitor and maintain minimum and maximum stock levels to avoid stock-outs or overstocking.
• Conduct regular

  cycle counts, stock audits, and reconciliation

  .
• Implement and monitor

  FIFO / FEFO

  principles effectively.

• Material Handling and Documentation:

• Oversee

  receipt, storage, issuance, and dispatch

  of materials.
• Maintain and update all store records – GRNs, stock registers, material requisitions, etc.
• Ensure

  accurate documentation

  as per cGMP and audit requirements.

• Team Management:

• Lead, train, and supervise a team of store assistants, operators, and forklift drivers.
• Coordinate with QA, Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless operations.

• Compliance and Audits:

• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits (USFDA, WHO, MHRA, etc.).
• Ensure readiness for all quality and regulatory inspections.

• ERP & Digital Systems:

• Operate and manage inventory through ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / customized inventory software).
• Generate regular inventory and MIS reports for management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Science, or related field. A diploma in Materials Management or Supply Chain is a plus.

• Experience:

  Minimum

  7 to 10 years

  in pharmaceutical store/warehouse management.

• Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of

  pharma regulations

  , GMP, GDP.
• Familiarity with handling APIs, excipients, cold chain, hazardous materials (if applicable).
• Hands-on experience with

  ERP systems

  .

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management
• Knowledge of warehouse safety and hygiene practices
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Excellent communication and coordination
• Time management and prioritization
• Audit preparedness and documentation control

Preferred Certifications:

• GDP / GMP training
• ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 knowledge
• SAP / Oracle / relevant ERP system training