Join a Leading Name in the API Industry
Hikal Limited, a long-term partner and a preferred supplier to leading global life sciences companies, is looking for a seasoned and dynamic professional to lead our Stores and Warehouse department. This is a key leadership role based at our API manufacturing unit in Jigani, Bangalore. If you have extensive experience in the API industry and a proven track record in warehouse management, we invite you to apply.
Role: Manager – Stores/Warehouse (API Industry)
Job Location: Hikal Limited, Unit 1, 82/A, KIADB Industrial Area, Anekal Taluk, Jigani, Bangalore
Key Responsibilities:
As the Stores/Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our warehouse operations. Your duties will include:
- Inter-Departmental Coordination: Liaise effectively with Quality Control (QC), Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance (QA) departments to ensure timely material testing, issuance, and release as per production plans.
- Workforce and Operations Management: Plan and review workforce availability for all warehouse activities, including material receipts, movements, sampling, labeling, relocation, and dispensing.
- Documentation and Compliance: Review and ensure the accuracy of online documentation from all areas, maintaining strict adherence to company and regulatory standards.
- Inventory Management: Initiate and manage the write-off process for rejected, non-moving, slow-moving, and expired materials, obtaining proper management and customs approvals for disposal according to SOPs.
- Quality Management Systems: Review and approve critical quality documents such as Change Controls, Deviations, Investigations, and CAPAs.
- Audit and Regulatory Compliance: Prepare for and respond to regulatory audits from agencies like USFDA, PMDA, ANVISA, as well as ISO/FSSC and internal compliance audits.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
We are seeking a candidate who meets the following criteria:
- Education: MSc or MBA.
- Experience: 15 to 20 years of relevant experience in a stores and warehouse management role, exclusively within the API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) industry.
- Skills: Strong leadership capabilities, in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, and expertise in managing complex warehouse logistics in a pharmaceutical environment.
How to Apply:
If you are a suitable candidate who meets the above requirements, please share your updated CV with us.
- Email: Send your resume to ramya_n@hikal.com
- Subject Line: Please use the subject line “Application for Stores/Warehouse Manager” in your email.

Join Hikal and contribute to our mission of delivering value to our customers through innovation and excellence. We look forward to receiving your application.