Warehouse Manager

Job Objective

Strategically manage the warehouse in compliance with GEPD company polices & vision. The Warehouse Manager oversees daily operations in plasma derivatives manufacturing facilities and raw material warehouses, semi-finished product warehouses and finished product warehouses. This critical role involves managing inventory, ensuring safety, and optimizing warehouse efficiency. The Warehouse Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams (packaging, quality, procurement, planning) to facilitate timely order fulfillment and maintain regulatory compliance.

Environment

Internal: Supply chain director, senior management, maintenance, manufacturing, IT, and quality.

External: Vendors and suppliers, logistics, clients, and regulatory agents.

Key Responsibility

  • Inventory Management: Safely store and track goods to prevent damage or loss.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise warehouse staff handling receiving, shipping, and storage.
  • Logistics Coordination: Collaborate with production teams to ensure timely material delivery.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, shipments, and receipts.
  • Safety Enforcement: Develop and enforce safety policies to comply with regulations.
  • Space Optimization: Maximize warehouse efficiency by organizing storage layouts.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance warehouse processes.
  • Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations.
  • Set process flow to ensure efficient space utilization.
  • Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.
  • Audit and report inventory stock and perform proper reconciliation upon necessary.
  • Ensure adherence to all warehousing, handline and shipping legislation requirements.
  • Maintain standards of health and safety hygiene and security.
  • Prepare annual budget and monitor it, liaise with clients, suppliers, and transport companies.
  • Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate warehouse staff.
  • Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN / OUT) status report, dead stock report etc.)
  • Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided.


Academic Experience Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
  • Post-graduate degree is preferred .
  • Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.
  • Certification in warehouse management or logistics (e.g., Certified Supply Chain Professional, CSCP) is a plus.


Professional Experience Required

  • 10 + years of experience in warehouse management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
  • Experience with automated warehouse systems and technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of warehousing KPIs
  • SAP experience


Computing Skills

  • Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control software.


Personal Skills

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Familiarity with GMP, safety regulations, and other relevant compliance standards.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Decision making
  • Results orientation.
  • Communication.


Languages

  • Fluency in English and Arabic, other language is a plus.
Post date: 29 August 2024
Publisher: LinkedIn
Post date: 29 August 2024
Publisher: LinkedIn