Warehouse Manager

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical consultancy firm in Dubai is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee operations in compliance with GMP standards. The role includes managing inventory, supervising warehouse staff, and coordinating with production and quality assurance teams. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and significant experience in warehouse management within the pharmaceutical industry. This position offers competitive remuneration and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of warehouse experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Certification in Supply Chain (e.g., APICS, CPIM) or GMP training.
• Experience with cold chain and controlled substance storage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, storage, issuance, and dispatch of materials.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and GDP standards.
• Supervise and train warehouse staff.

Skills

Strong knowledge of GMP / GDP requirements

Excellent organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

eWMS

Job description

In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and compliant operation of warehouse activities in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This includes inventory control, material handling, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance, personnel supervision, and coordination with production, QA, and supply chain, Safety teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee receipt, storage, issuance, and dispatch of raw materials, packaging materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Ensure proper segregation, labeling, and handling of pharmaceutical materials in line with GMP and GDP (Good Distribution Practices) standards.
• Maintain warehouse layout for optimal storage and retrieval.
• Ensure all operations comply with GMP, GDP, WHO, FDA, MHRA, or local regulatory authority standards.
• Maintain up-to-date SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and ensure team compliance.
• Oversee documentation of all transactions, inventory movements, deviations, and audits.
• Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and full physical stock takes.
• Coordinate with procurement and production teams to manage stock levels and avoid shortages or overstock.
• Implement FEFO / FIFO methods for inventory management.
• Supervise and train warehouse staff on GMP practices, safety procedures, and SOPs.
• Assign duties, monitor performance, and ensure efficient workforce utilization.
• Enforce warehouse safety standards and hygiene protocols.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Production departments to resolve quality issues.
• Manage ERP / SAP or eWMS (Warehouse Management System) for real-time inventory control.
• Generate and analyze reports on warehouse KPIs.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

• Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 710 years of warehouse experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP / GDP requirements.
• Experience with ERP / eWMS systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Knowledge, Key Skills & Competencies

• Certification in Supply Chain (e.g., APICS, CPIM) or GMP training.
• Experience with cold chain and controlled substance storage
• Experience in Pharmaceutical industry