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)
