Manager, Warehouse

Alcami Corporation; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcami Corporation is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead the Materials Control team, ensuring receipt, storage, and distribution of materials with accurate inventory control and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, on-site setting.

Expect 1st shift, 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with 100% on-site requirements. The position involves managing hazardous materials, cycle counts, and client-facing logistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of management experience.
• Pharmaceutical/CDMO experience preferred.
• Experience shipping dangerous goods required.
• Hazardous materials management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, storage, inventory, and distribution of materials.
• Review documentation, coordinate logistics, and manage real-time inventory.
• Ensure accurate records and control of warehouse materials.
• Conduct cycle counts and year-end inventories per standards.
• Coordinate logistics and shipping per client specs.
• Develop and manage department schedules.
• Oversee workflow and productivity of staff.
• Lead investigations related to warehouse and supply chain.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and communicate with clients.
• Ensure timely completion of cGMP and company trainings.
• Recruit, train, and retain staff; provide coaching and development.
• Represent department in meetings; pursue cross-functional improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Quality investigations

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Alcami, we deliver reliable solutions that unlock the potential of transformative medicines from discovery to commercialization, through trusted partnership with our clients, recognized industry expertise and proven regulatory track record.

Are you interested in joining our team?

Job Summary

The Warehouse Manager provides leadership to the Materials Control team and is accountable for the receipt, storage, inventory control, and distribution of raw materials, components, intermediates, finished drug substances, and drug products, including hazardous materials. This role reviews shipping documentation, coordinates logistics, maintains accurate real-time inventory records in the electronic inventory system, assigns work, and communicates expected deliverables and timelines. The Manager, Warehouse also leads investigations, supports troubleshooting, and develops staff to meet current and evolving business needs.

On-Site Expectations

• 100% on-site position.
• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the receipt, storage, inventory, and distribution of materials.
• Reviews documentation, coordinates logistics, and manages real-time inventory in the electronic inventory system.
• Ensures accurate inventory records and effective control of warehouse materials.
• Conducts periodic cycle counts and year-end physical inventories in accordance with established standards.
• Coordinates logistics and shipping or courier services in accordance with client specifications and company standards.
• Develops and manages department schedules based on business needs.
• Oversees workflow and productivity of staff.
• Leads internal investigations related to warehouse and supply chain activities.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to resolve open investigation items and maintain effective client communication.
• Communicates effectively with vendors to ensure timely and adequate supply of materials.
• Troubleshoots technical issues within the department.
• Ensures the timely completion of all required cGMP and company training.
• Attracts, develops, and retains a high-performing team through effective selection, training, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Represents the department in meetings, collaborates, and cooperates to achieve cross-functional improvements and business goals.
• Creates departmental systems and fosters a culture of continuous improvement focused on value to the customer.
• Manages the day-to-day operations for assigned area.
• Ensures all staff members are fully trained.
• Participates in and supports client visits, audits, and inquiries to ensure complete fulfillment of requests and interests.
• Recruits, trains, develops, and retains staff for the effective process of departmental operations.
• Provides technical guidance for troubleshooting and investigating simple to complex issues in area of expertise.
• Effectively resolves quality issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Creates strong and effective relationships with clients.

Qualifications

• Requires a related Bachelor’s degree with 6+years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of management experience is required.
• Prior pharmaceutical or CDMO experience preferred.
• Experience shipping dangerous goods is required.
• Prior hazardous materials management experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of cGMP, finished goods inspection, hazardous materials, inventory management, and manufacturing required.
• Knowledge of reviewing batch records, CAPA, pharmaceuticals, and investigations/event reporting preferred.
• Awareness of Lean Manufacturing and 5S preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to train and develop others are required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills are required.
• Strong documentation skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and use time effectively.
• Working knowledge of SAP is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general computer systems is required.

Travel Expectations

• Up to 5% travel expected.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee may be required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee may be required to gain access to lab, manufacturing or clinical areas for inspections or work discussions. The employee is required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment to perform the job duties. Such personal protective equipment may include but is not limited to safety eyewear, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus, lab coats, gloves, etc.