Warehouse Manager ID:1244 Date of Posting:Jan 3, 2025 Business Area:Supply Chain & Logistics Job Type:Direct Employee On site / Remote / Hybrid:On Site Location:Ariana, TN Territory: Full-Time or Part-Time:Full Time Seniority:Entry level - With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn._ - _ - We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries._ - _ - At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest - we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves._ - _ - This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow - with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases._ - _ - Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life._ Key Responsibilities 1. Inventory Management Stock Replenishment: Forecast demand and reorder supplies proactively to avoid stockouts or overstocking. Inventory Control Techniques: Employ techniques like First-In, First-Out (FIFO) or First-Expiry, First-Out (FEFO) to minimize waste, Inventory Documentation: Maintain accurate stock ledgers, batch records, and expiry trackers for all products stored in the warehouse. 2. Regulatory and Quality Compliance Good Storage Practices (GSP): Ensure the warehouse meets pharmaceutical storage conditions such as, Controlled temperature zones (e.g., cold chain) ; Proper segregation of hazardous, expired, or rejected products. Good Distribution Practices (GDP): Oversee transportation logistics to ensure pharmaceutical products are delivered under controlled conditions. Audits and Inspections: Prepare for inspections from regulatory audits, ensuring documentation, systems, and processes comply with industry regulations. 3. Storage and Handling Temperature-Controlled Storage: Monitor cold storage and humidity-controlled areas using advanced sensors and alert systems. Pharmaceutical Segregation: Ensure separate storage of raw materials, intermediates, finished goods, and returns/rejected goods. Risk Mitigation: Establish protocols to prevent contamination, theft, or mishandling of products. 4. Logistics and Supply Chain Dispatch Planning: Coordinate timely order fulfilment based on distribution schedules and customer demands. Vendor and Transport Management: Work closely with logistics providers to ensure timely, secure, and compliant product transportation. Reverse Logistics: Manage returns of expired, damaged, or recalled products with proper documentation. 5. Data and Systems Management Warehouse Management Systems : Use software to monitor and optimize storage space, picking/packing accuracy, and inventory turnover. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): Integrate warehouse activities with broader business operations like procurement, sales, and finance. Documentation and Reporting: Generate detailed reports on stock levels, order statuses, compliance metrics, and operational efficiency. 6. Risk and Safety Management Hazard Management: Create protocols for handling flammable, reactive, or sensitive materials. Emergency Plans: Develop contingency plans for power outages, refrigeration failure, or fire incidents. Workplace Safety: Enforce the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures to protect employees. Required Education Education: A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Pharmaceutical Sciences. Experience: Minimum 5 years in warehouse/logistics roles, in similar roles. Required Skills and Experience Regulatory Expertise: Knowledge of pharmaceutical laws and guidelines such as cGMP, BPF, Knowledge of Automation and AI; Implementation of robotics for picking/packing and AI for demand forecasting. Sustainability; Use of eco-friendly packaging and energy-efficient warehouse designs. Blockchain Technology; Enhanced traceability and security in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Technical Competencies Pharmaceutical Knowledge: Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical supply chain and storage guidelines; Awareness of handling-controlled substances, narcotics, or other restricted items. Software Proficiency: Advanced use of WMS and ERP systems like SAGE, SAP,; Use of digital tools for compliance tracking and reporting. Required Behaviours and Competencies Team Leadership: Ability to supervise warehouse workers, plan shifts, and manage workloads. Collaboration: W