Warehousing Lead

gsk; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

GSK Karachi is seeking a Warehouse Operations Lead to manage day-to-day activities at Korangi Warehouses, ensuring safe, compliant storage, handling and movement of materials in line with GMP, GxP and EHS requirements.

You will implement warehouse strategies, maintain inventory accuracy, lead a team, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating SAP transactions and warehouse documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in warehouse operations, inventory management or materials management.
• Knowledge of process safety, risk management, deviations, CAPA, change control, and audit systems.
• Practical experience with inventory systems or warehouse management systems.
• Strong planning, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management capabilities.
• Proficient in SAP, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, storage, dispensing, and dispatch of materials in line with SOPs and GQP.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting and variance investigations.
• Ensure proper storage conditions to maintain product quality.
• Ensure timely SAP transactions and compliant warehouse documentation.
• Implement and sustain cGMP, QMS, EHS and regulatory requirements.
• Lead warehouse compliance activities including audits and CAPA management.
• Develop and coach warehouse personnel through training and performance management.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage resources and budgets to achieve efficiency.
• Promote safety and operational excellence through GEMBA and hazard identification.

Skills

Cold Chain

Customer-Focused

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Inventory Management

Lean Management

Logistics Management

Problem Solving

Production Orders

Product Knowledge

Risk Awareness

Supply Chain Operations

Supply Chain Sustainability

Third Party Logistics Management

Warehouse Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Business, or a related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the day-to-day warehouse operations for Korangi Warehouses, ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant storage, handling, and movement of materials in accordance with EHS, QMS, GMP, and GHK requirements. The role is responsible for implementing warehouse strategies and inventory control practices, driving operational excellence initiatives, and providing leadership and administrative support to warehouse staff to achieve business objectives and customer requirements in a cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse and dispensary operations, including receipt, storage, dispensing, issuance and dispatch of materials/products in compliance with SOPs, GQP, GQMP and business requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through effective cycle counting, stock reconciliation, investigation of variances, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure materials are stored, handled and distributed under approved storage conditions to maintain product quality and integrity.
• Ensure timely and accurate SAP transactions and maintenance of compliant warehouse documentation.
• Implement and sustain cGMP, QMS, EHS and regulatory requirements within warehouse operations.
• Lead warehouse compliance activities including self-inspections, Management Monitoring (L1), Independent Business Monitoring (L2), Independent Assurance (L3), Regulatory/DRAP audits (L4), CAPA management, risk assessments, and timely closure of compliance actions.
• Manage, develop and coach warehouse personnel through training, performance management and competency development.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs and operational performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage warehouse resources and budgets to achieve operational efficiency and business objectives.
• Promote a culture of safety and operational excellence through GEMBA activities, hazard identification and continuous improvement.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in warehouse operations, inventory management or materials management.
• Knowledge of process safety, risk management, deviations, CAPA, change control, and audit systems.
• Practical experience with inventory systems or warehouse management systems.
• Strong planning, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management capabilities.
• Proficient in SAP, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Skills

Cold Chain, Customer-Focused, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Inventory Management, Lean Management, Logistics Management, Problem Solving, Production Orders, Product Knowledge, Risk Awareness, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Sustainability, Third Party Logistics Management, Warehouse Management

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