Warehouse Process Expert

**Band** Level 3   **Job Description Summary** As Warehouse Process Expert you will lead day-to-day warehouse operations and contractor performance while ensuring safe, compliant, accurate and timely material handling across receiving, put-away, issuance, labelling, packing, shipping, inventory control and audit readiness.   **Job Description** **Major accountabilities:** * Ensure HSE, cGMP and GDP compliance across warehouse operations, including documentation, training, housekeeping, deviation/CAPA closure and risk management. * Lead receiving, verification, labelling and put-away activities, ensuring accurate and timely SAP Goods Receipt transactions and correct material storage. * Execute process orders, transfer orders and material issuance accurately and on schedule, including picking and transferring to Production Units in accordance with approved SOPs. * Coordinate raw material sampling and sample shipments with Quality Control departments and laboratories and external service providers. * Maintain inventory accuracy, traceability and control through cycle counts, stock-taking, discrepancy resolution, financial controls adherence, external warehouse reconciliation and reporting. * Support audit readiness and stakeholder coordination, including pre-audit walk-downs, challenge sessions. * Ensure safe, GMP-compliant drug substance handling and cold-chain shipping across receiving and distribution activities. * Drive continuous improvement and business continuity through continuous improvement and simplification implementation, contractor engagement and hands-on operational support when required. **Essential Requirements:** * Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehousing or a related field. * Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, warehouse management or distribution, preferably in medical device, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical or other cGMP-regulated environments, and managing a sizeable group of warehouse operators or contractors. * Good understanding of SAP or supply chain management systems is an advantage including working knowledge of SAP warehouse management modules such as WM and MM. * Good understanding of quality requirements in the Pharma / Biopharma industry, including cGMP expectations. * Fluent written and spoken English. **Desirable Requirements:** * Action-oriented mindset with strong execution discipline and the ability to coordinate across functions. * High agility and comfort working in a changing environment. * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal partners and external service providers. **Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion** Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.   **Skills Desired** Inventory Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Order Management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management