Warehouse Assistant Manager

Shantha Biologics Pvt. Ltd.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shantha Biologics Private Limited in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Warehouse Asst. Manager (Material Management) to oversee operations, inventory control, and material handling in a GMP environment.

You will ensure proper labeling, storage, and timely issuance of raw materials, packing materials, and consumables. The role requires SAP ERP proficiency, strong coordination with procurement, production, quality and logistics, and leadership of warehouse staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP and cGMP environments.
• Proficiency in SAP/ERP and MS Office.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, storage, issuance/dispensing and inventory control.
• Monitor capacity utilization and optimize storage arrangements.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, quality, and logistics teams daily.
• Lead and supervise warehouse staff and contract labour.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly warehouse performance reports.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Effective communication

Team coordination

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Warehouse Asst. Manager
(Material Management)

Warehouse Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, storage, issuance/dispensing and inventory control of Raw materials, Packing materials, Consumables and Spares.
• Monitor warehouse capacity utilization and optimize storage arrangements.
• Ensure timely support and coordination with all stakeholder departments to achieve departmental targets.

Inventory Management (Materials receipts, storage and issuance)

• Ensure timely receipt, inspection, and storage of incoming materials.
• Ensure proper labelling, storage and segregation.
• Responsible for the issuance and dispensing activities of Raw materials, packing materials and consumables are carried out in accordance with SOPs, GMP guidelines, and inventory control procedure.
• Minimize inventory discrepancies and stock losses while materials handling.
• Identify and report non-moving, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory monthly.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, quality, and logistics teams for daily routine activities.
• Ensure accurate inventory records in appropriate software system.
• Conduct stock verification and annual physical inventory audits.
• To ensure SOP and cGMP compliance in warehouse and experience in facing quality audits.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with warehouse safety standards and company policies.
• Conduct safety inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain housekeeping standards (5S) throughout the warehouse and ensure daily cleaning activities.

Team Supervision

• Lead and supervise warehouse staff, operators, and contract labour.
• Allocate manpower efficiently to achieve operational targets.
• Monitor employee performance and provide training as required.

Reporting & MIS

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly warehouse performance reports as required.
• Monitor KPIs and present operational updates to management.

Key KPIs

• Inventory Accuracy (%)
• Production schedules adherence
• Warehouse Productivity
• Safety Compliance Score

Skills and Competencies

• Preferable Knowledge of Formulations Warehouse operations, USFDA/EU GMP guidelines.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP (SAP) systems and MS Office Suite.
• Effective Communication & Coordination Skills