Sachin K Choudhari
Manager Store Pharmaceutical
Chatrapati Sambhajinagar
Summary
Having nearly 22 years of experience in overseeing and managing Warehouse and Distribution operations experience in Pharmaceutical Company. Currently working with Encore Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. as Manager Store since April 2018
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
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Work History
Manager Store
Encore Healthcare Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - Current
- Warehouse Operations: Oversee the receipt, verification, storage, and dispatch of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods, ensuring compliance with cGMP and GDP standards.
- Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records through regular physical stock counts and reconciliation with SAP/ERP systems. Monitor stock levels to identify non-moving, near-expiry, and expired materials, and take appropriate actions to minimize waste.
- Compliance and Documentation: Develop, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with cGMP, GDP, and regulatory requirements. Ensure proper labelling, segregation, and documentation of materials to maintain traceability and prevent cross-contamination.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor warehouse staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance. Conduct regular training sessions on SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements to enhance team competency.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), Procurement, Production Planning and Inventory Control (PPIC), and Finance departments to streamline operations and resolve discrepancies.
- Safety and Housekeeping: Implement and monitor cleaning, sanitization, and pest control measures to maintain a hygienic warehouse environment. Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and promote a culture of safety among warehouse personnel.
- Dispatch and Logistics: Oversee the dispatch of finished goods in coordination with the distribution or P2P departments. Ensure accurate preparation of dispatch-related documents and manage the return or rebooking of rejected materials as per PPIC instructions.
- Liaisoning with Statutory compliance: Solely responsible for liaisoning with State Excise Department, Central Excise & GST, Narcotics & Psychotropic Department for filing monthly, quarterly and annual returns and reconcile of Narcotics & Psychotropic substances.
- Encore Healthcare Pvt Ltd is major Indian pharmaceutical contract manufacturer, known for having India's largest tablet manufacturing capacity, specializing in oral solid dosage forms (tablets, capsules) for domestic and global markets. Established in 2002, it focuses on accessible, affordable healthcare, offering services for APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) and finished products, with a strong emphasis on quality, customization, and client service for companies like Glaxo, J&J, Pfizer, P&G, MSPL and Kevenue.
- Key Result Areas:
- Face the regulatory Customers Audits FDA, MCAZ, Uganda and its audit compliance.
- Leading and supervising Warehouse team, providing strategic direction and overseeing the day-to-day operations of a team.
- Handling Liquid and Solid material.
- Managing the warehouse functions viz., Receipts & Storage of Raw Material, Packaging Material as per storage conditions.
- Ensuring timely Dispensing of Materials as per Production plan.
- Ensuring material FEFO/FIFO.
- Ensuring timely Dispatch of Finished Goods.
- Palletizing of Material for Export dispatches by Air/Sea.
- Container Stuffing.
- Review pre shipment Export documents.
- Proof of Export submission.
- Export obligation Compliance.
- GST Export Audit.
- Coordination with marketing team.
- Export order Review monthly and quarterly basis.
- Coordination with CHA for post Export documents.
- Set the Raw material and Packing material ROL.
- Quality Assurance observation compliance.
- Review of the dispensing and warehouse daily log book.
- Maintain the temperature and Data Logger data.
- Monthly review of short expiry of Raw material.
- Raw Material & Packing material Non-Moving review on quarterly basis.
- Maintained Cold Storage Raw material data.
- Review and maintain the cold storage temperature data.
- Cold spot and Hot spot in approved material area.
- Temperature mapping in approved material area.
- Stores MIS Report preparation.
- Material procurement Forecasting planning of Raw material and packing material on monthly, quarterly and half yearly.
- Raise the indent against Forecasting planning of Raw material and packing material.
- Coordination with purchase department for procurement of Forecasting material.
- Set the materials ROL & MOQ level.
- Work mapping of warehouse subordinate.
Assistant Manager Store
Encore Healthcare Pvt Ltd
04.2012 - 03.2018
- Exposure of working in projects and setup of Warehouse for Intermediate.
- Governed the entire Warehouse and Distribution process, defined the roadmap, budgeting, developed and implemented warehouse procedure, and standards to ensure as efficient functioning of warehouse.
- Preparation and Effective implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Documentation viz., Change control, Training Matrix, etc.
- Provided expertise and support to resolve warehouse issues and challenges, ensuring Ensure timely Dispatch of FG to meet the monthly sales targets.
- Planning and utilization of man, material and machine to get desire result and productivity.
- Ensure Safety across the warehouse.
- Planning, Receipt, Storage, issue / Dispensing, Inventory management.
- Inventory Planning for procurement of material quarterly and half yearly.
- Set the materials ROL & MOQ level.
- Maintain proper segregation of Quarantine, Approved & Rejected materials.
- Ensuring the Re-test of materials, Rejection and Disposal of materials.
- Perpetual stock verification and maintain records.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, provided coaching & mentoring, and fostered a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
- Delivered expertise in managerial activities entailing rendering leadership & guidance to the team members, holding discussions with different functions for reviews and analysis.
Executive Store
Encore Healthcare Pvt Ltd
04.2007 - 03.2012
- SAP implementation in Encore Healthcare Pvt . Ltd., ( SD & MM Module )
- Successful facing of Regulatory Audit i.e. MHRA, USFDA, WHO MANY OTHER ROW GMP AUDITS.
- Hands on experience of Supply Chain , Logistics , Distribution, and Inventory Control.
- Pharma Ware Housing Practices as per GMP, cGMP.
- Regulatory Audits like MHRA, USFDA, WHO
- Hands on Experience of Central Excise , EOU , Service Tax , State Excise , Narcotics , etc
- Accountable for Procurement , Receipting , Warehousing, Dispensing & Distribution of RawMaterial & Packing Material and follow up with Purchase Dept.
- Accountable for Inventory Control Effective Manpower utilization & ensure greater productivity
- Accountable for GMP compliance & awareness in department.
- Liaisoning with Central Excise , State Excise & Narcotics Department.
- Facing Internal & external audits ( GMP , Excise , Finance , Customer , Regulatory etc. )
- Preparation of SCN reply and attending the Personal Hearing.
- Self Assessment of Excise Records, Duty and submission of Monthly Returns.
- Accountable for Dispatch of goods, (RM and FG),to internal and external customers.
- Accountable for preparation & maintenance of statutory records like Cenvat Register, Excise.
- Invoices, AR-E 1, Material Gate Passes, Monthly Returns, Proof of Exports, SCN etc
- Accountable for online documentation, Exports, Rebate claim etc..
- Accountable for proper handling of rejected & returned goods
- Co-ordination with other departments on a continuous basis.
- To maintain the record in prescribed formats.
- To educate and supervise workmen for safe handling of chemicals and equipment so as to Prevent accident.
- Computers: SAP ,ERP , Tally , Internet , M.S.- Dos., Windows -98, M.S. Office , Power Point etc.
- Familiar with Cardex warehousing systems.
Account Assistant
Encore Healthcare Pvt Ltd
04.2003 - 03.2007
- Data Entry & Recording: Inputting daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, expenses) into accounting software.
- Invoicing & Payments: Preparing invoices, processing payments (vendor/employee), and handling petty cash.
- Reconciliation: Performing bank reconciliations and creditor/debtor reconciliations.
- Compliance Support: Assisting with Excise , Sales Tax & TDS and other statutory filings.
- Documentation: Filing financial documents and preparing reports.
- Software: Proficiency in Tally ERP (especially Tally Prime), MS Excel, and MS Word.
Accounts Officer
Kishore Industries
06.2001 - 04.2003
Jr. Account Officer
Kitchen Appliances India Ltd.
06.2000 - 06.2001
Education
Bachelor's degree - Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Dr.B.A.M.University
AurangabadSkills
Receipt & Storage & Dispensing
Timeline
Manager Store
Encore Healthcare Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - Current
Assistant Manager Store
Encore Healthcare Pvt Ltd
04.2012 - 03.2018
Executive Store
Encore Healthcare Pvt Ltd
04.2007 - 03.2012
Account Assistant
Encore Healthcare Pvt Ltd
04.2003 - 03.2007
Accounts Officer
Kishore Industries
06.2001 - 04.2003
Jr. Account Officer
Kitchen Appliances India Ltd.
06.2000 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Dr.B.A.M.University