Warehouse Manager

Anzaa Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Dubai is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee operations at their facility. The role involves ensuring compliance with GMP and GDP standards, managing inventory and materials, and supervising warehouse staff. The ideal candidate will have at least 7-10 years of experience in warehouse management within the pharmaceutical industry and a relevant degree. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of warehouse experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of GMP/GDP requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the receipt, storage, issuance, and dispatch of materials.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and regulatory standards.
• Supervise and train warehouse staff on compliance and safety protocols.
• Manage ERP/SAP for inventory control and reporting.

Skills

ERP/SAP management

Personnel supervision

Warehouse control

Material handling

Regulatory compliance

GMP compliance

Inventory control

Quality assurance

Cold chain storage

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Our client is a leading pharmaceutical company globally, looking to hire a Warehouse Manager based in Dubai at their plant location. The role will report into the Supply Chain Lead

ROLE CONTEXT & PURPOSE

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

• Warehouse Operations Management:
  
  

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.
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation:
• 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.
• Inventory & Material Control:
• 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.
• Team Management:
• Supervise and train warehouse staff on GMP practices, safety procedures, and SOPs.
• Assign duties, monitor performance, and ensure efficient workforce utilization.
• Safety & Quality Assurance:
• Enforce warehouse safety standards and hygiene protocols.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Production departments to resolve quality issues.
• Technology & Systems:
• Manage ERP/SAP or eWMS (Warehouse Management System) for real-time inventory control.
• Generate and analyze reports on warehouse KPIs.
  
  

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE + EXPOSURE + EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 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
  
  

Skills: erp/sap management,personnel supervision,warehouse control,manufacturing,material handling,regulatory compliance,gdp compliance,safety standards,inventory control,gmp compliance,storage,warehouse operations management,gmp,quality assurance,gdp,supply chain