About this role
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)
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