Warehouse Operations & Distribution​/Logistics Manager

Role: Manager, Warehouse & Shipping Operations

Location: Vista, CA 92084

We are seeking an experienced Manager to oversee warehouse, distribution, and shipping activities in a GMP‑regulated environment. This leadership role is responsible for managing finished goods distribution, ERP serialization processes, inventory transactions, and shipping operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and state drug wholesale licensing requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with ERP systems, warehouse operations, and GMP distribution practices.

• Manage ERP Finished Goods Serialization operations, including master data maintenance, transaction processing, and issue resolution to support daily shipping schedules.
• Supervise employees responsible for ERP transactions, including order summaries, post goods issuance, and shipment documentation.
• Oversee finished product distribution holds, returns, withdrawals, quarantine activities, and serialized inventory management.
• Manage finished goods sample removal processes and coordinate quality‑related inventory transactions.
• Coordinate stock transport orders and plant‑to‑plant shipments while maintaining proper product allocation using the Batch Allocation System.
• Monitor ERP Inventory Management (IM) and Warehouse Management (WM) transactions, ensuring inventory accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and job aids related to warehouse and shipping operations.
• Analyze operational data and prepare key performance indicators (KPIs), warehouse utilization reports, and regulatory reports.
• Maintain warehouse layout, material flow processes, storage locations, and coordinate warehouse equipment maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations, company policies, and applicable state and federal distribution requirements.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits while implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse personnel to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in warehouse, shipping, logistics, or distribution operations within a GMP‑regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience using ERP systems to manage raw materials, finished goods, inventory, and shipping operations.
• Experience supervising warehouse and distribution teams.
• Knowledge of serialization processes and inventory management systems.
• Experience supporting customer, quality, and regulatory audits.
• Ability to qualify as a management‑level Designated Drug Representative (DDR) in accordance with applicable state drug wholesale licensing requirements.

• Strong knowledge of warehouse, distribution, and logistics operations.
• Thorough understanding of GMP regulations and quality systems.
• Advanced ERP system experience (SAP or similar preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other cross‑functional teams.

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences manufacturing.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and serialization technologies.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, GDP, and pharmaceutical distribution compliance.

This opportunity offers the chance to lead critical warehouse and shipping operations within a highly regulated manufacturing environment while driving operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the timely distribution of life‑changing products.