Assistant Manager Stores

Cadila Pharmaceuticals; Ankleshwar; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadila Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Assistant Manager Stores (API) at its Ankleshwar API Manufacturing Plant. You will oversee API warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, inventory control, documentation, dispatch, and logistics activities in line with GMP, GDP and regulatory standards.

Hands-on SAP SD experience and cross-functional coordination are essential. You will lead day-to-day store activities, supervise staff, and drive accurate documentation, cycle counts, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Science, Pharmacy, or related discipline.
• MBA/PG Diploma in Supply Chain or Logistics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse and store operations for API manufacturing.
• Handle dispatch planning and logistics coordination for domestic and export shipments.
• Ensure accurate preparation and verification of dispatch documents including invoices, e-way bills, delivery challans, packing lists, and transport documentation.
• Process sales orders, deliveries, billing, and shipment transactions using SAP SD Module.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, QA Release, Purchase, and Transporters for timely dispatches.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting and stock reconciliation.
• Monitor FG, RM, PM, and consumable inventory.
• Ensure proper storage conditions in compliance with GMP, GDP, and EHS requirements.
• Track transporter performance and optimize dispatch timelines.
• Maintain warehouse documentation and ensure audit readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory inspections.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Lead warehouse housekeeping, safety practices, and 5S implementation.
• Supervise warehouse staff and contract manpower to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Dispatch & Logistics

Warehouse Operations

Inventory Management

Documentation & Compliance

E-Way Bill

GST Documentation

GMP

GDP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Science/Pharmacy/Supply Chain

MBA/PG Diploma in Supply Chain or Logistics

Tools

SAP SD Module

Job description

Job Description Assistant Manager Stores

Position: Assistant Manager Store (API)

Department: Stores & Warehouse

Location: API Manufacturing Plant Ankleshwar

Reports To: Assistant General Manager – Stores

Job Purpose

To manage API warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, inventory control, documentation, dispatch, and logistics activities while maintaining GMP, GDP, and regulatory compliance. The role requires hands‑on experience in SAP SD (Sales & Distribution) and coordination with Production, QA, Purchase, and Logistics teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse and store operations for API manufacturing.
• Handle dispatch planning and logistics coordination for domestic and export shipments.
• Ensure accurate preparation and verification of dispatch documents including invoices, e‑way bills, delivery challans, packing lists, and transport documentation.
• Process sales orders, deliveries, billing, and shipment transactions using SAP SD Module.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, QA Release, Purchase, and Transporters for timely dispatches.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting and stock reconciliation.
• Monitor FG, RM, PM, and consumable inventory.
• Ensure proper storage conditions in compliance with GMP, GDP, and EHS requirements.
• Track transporter performance and optimize dispatch timelines.
• Maintain warehouse documentation and ensure audit readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory inspections.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Lead warehouse housekeeping, safety practices, and 5S implementation.
• Supervise warehouse staff and contract manpower to ensure efficient operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Science, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• MBA/PG Diploma in Supply Chain or Logistics is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in API/Pharmaceutical warehouse operations having hands‑on experience with SAP SD Module.
• Experience in dispatch planning, logistics coordination, warehouse documentation, and inventory management.

Required Skills

• SAP SD Module
• Dispatch & Logistics Management
• Warehouse Operations
• Inventory Management
• Documentation & Compliance
• E-Way Bill & GST Documentation
• GMP, GDP & Good Documentation Practices (GDP)