Warehouse Specialist

Join a Market Leader:
Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

You will be responsible to:
Coordinates inbound and outbound logístical operations being accountable for the imports and exports of goods and also information flows supporting these operations. Manages inventory, warehousing operations, regulate warehouse space, including reception, pathway, sampling, dispensing and arrange shipments, and local transportation to ensure an efficient supply of goods. Administers an effective system that meets the organization’s inventory targets through efficient and transparent flow of information and materials, including raw materials, intermediates, finished products and spare parts.
- Implement the Health, Safety and Environment Policy in the warehouse and the HSE operational program
- Verify that activities and operations performed in the warehouse are aligned with HSE practices, conducting controls over goods and human resources
- Verify cGMP compliance on the areas within his control
- Verify that the quality policy is followed by the warehouse teams
- Maintain the departmental IOPs updated and their execution within the area
- Verify that the shipments are prepared according to the schedule
- Verify that stocks are under proper storage and control, conducting controls over goods
- Verify that required materials quantities for production and internal clients are provided as per schedule
- Implement new warehouse processes and methodologies according to guidelines
- Analyze warehouse and logistics data, producing reports to optimize resources and procedures for continuous improvement.
- Follow customer and authorities audits and inspections and implement needed changes as requested
- Collaborate in the investigation of incidents and propose corrective actions/preventive actions for deviations
- Collaborate in the training of warehouse teams, proposing contents and delivering training sessions when required
- Ensure all assigned tasks are properly planned and delivered on time, safely, efficiently, reliably and in a cost-effective manner
- Propose improvements to the area as appropriate and solve problems
- Make quality and timely decisions within the warehouse tasks under her / his responsibility
- Gather relevant data to inform the decision makers regarding complex issues
- Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice.
- Execute professional activities in compliance with GMP, GDP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others).
- University, or equivalent, qualification in Business Administration, Logistics, or similar field (mandatory)
- Typically requires 3-5 years of relevant experience in warehouse management in chemical industry (B2B)
- Significant experience of working in a fine chemicals or pharmaceutical production environment
- A very strong understanding of cGMP and GDP regulations
- Strong understanding and knowledge of logistics operations
- Working knowledge of SAP and/or other inventory management systems
- Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down.
- Fluency in English is a requirement
- Computer literate with good working knowledge of the MS Office package

**Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer**

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.