Assistant Warehouse Manager ( Saudi )

Purpose of the Job:

Responsible for supporting the end-to-end management of pharmaceutical warehouse operations, stock integrity, and personnel leadership, and will serve as the officially licensed representative of the facility before the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA).

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Total Operational Oversight: Support the management of warehouse activities, including inbound logistics, storage optimization, and outbound distribution.
• Inventory & Stock Management: Ensure accuracy of stock records through cycle counts and support the prevention of losses and expiries.
• SFDA Representation: Act as the licensed representative and key liaison for the facility during SFDA inspections and audits, as required.
• GSDP Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) to maintain pharmaceutical integrity at all times.
• Platform Management: Manage and monitor transactions on RSD (Track & Trace) and GHAD systems to ensure accurate regulatory reporting.
• Cold Chain Excellence: Manage specialized cold chain logistics, including the rigorous monitoring of temperature/humidity logs and the immediate handling of any excursions.
• Facility Maintenance: Oversee the calibration schedules for all sensors/equipment and manage external vendors for pest control and facility maintenance.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and support store personnel (supervisors, pickers, and drivers) to ensure operational efficiency.
• Training & Development: Implement training programs to ensure adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor team KPIs and support periodic performance evaluations to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Regularly review the validity of government licenses and ensure adherence to SOPs.

Education:

Diploma in Pharmacy

Certifications:

Licensing: Valid registration and classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) as a pharmacist or qualified pharmacy technician and logistics certificates & courses are preferred.

Experience:

5-8 years’ experience

Job-related Skills:

• SAP
• Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Good Command of the English & Arabic Languages
• GMP guidelines (Good Storage & Distribution Practices, Drug Track & Trace Systems)
• Aggregation system
• RSD
• GHAD