Band
Level 3
Job Description Summary
In this role you will ensure that storage and distribution activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Distribution Practice standards while supporting the demand plan to meet customer requirements. This role is critical for maintaining regulatory compliance and enabling reliable product availability.
Job Description
Location: Kurtköy, Istanbul, Turkey
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accesible for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure warehouse operations comply with Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Distribution Practice regulations
Oversee and manage performance of outsourced warehouse partners
Prevent production delays by aligning warehouse activities with production plans
Monitor compliance of outsourced warehouse operations with production schedules
Identify and present cost-saving and development opportunities in warehouse operations
Essential Requirements:
Education: University degree in logistics, supply chain, or a related technical field
Experience: Prior experience in warehouse operations, preferably within a GMP/GDP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment
Compliance: Proven ability to operate in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP) standards
Process Control: Ability to prevent production delays through proactive warehouse coordination and compliance tracking
Language: Business-level proficiency in Turkish and English
System Familiarity: Knowledge of tools like SAP is preferred
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.
Skills Desired
Bom (Bill Of Materials), Business Networking, Business Scenario Planning , Efficiency, Erp Systems, Flexibility, General Hse Knowledge, Change Control, Including Gdp, Inventory Management, Knowledge Of Gmp, Master Data, Material Requirements Planning (Mrp), Order Management, Product Distribution, Risk Management, Scheduler, Supply Chain, Supply-Chain Management, Supply Management, Supply Planning, Transportation, Warehouse Management