Stores Operations Partner

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Role: Stores Operations Partner

Job Location: Bangalore

Department: Strategic Sourcing

About Syngene

Syngene (www.syngeneintl.com) is an innovation-led contract research, development and manufacturing organization offering integrated scientific services from early discovery to commercial supply.

At Syngene, safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally. Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability, including following safety guidelines, procedures and SOPs, in letter and spirit.

Mandatory expectation for all roles as per Syngene safety guidelines:

• Overall adherence to safe practices and procedures of oneself and the teams aligned
• Contributing to development of procedures, practices and systems that ensures safe operations and compliance to company’s integrity & quality standards
• Driving a corporate culture that promotes environment, health, and safety (EHS) mindset and operational discipline at the workplace at all times.
• Ensuring safety of self, teams, and lab/plant by adhering to safety protocols and following environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace.
• Ensure all assigned mandatory trainings related to data integrity, health, and safety measures are completed on time by all members of the team including self
• Compliance to Syngene’ s quality standards at all times
• Hold self and their teams accountable for the achievement of safety goals
• Govern and Review safety metrics from time to time

Job Purpose

Responsible for achieving business objectives by ensuring the timely receipt, safe storage, accurate accounting (GRN), and issuance of raw materials, packing materials, hazardous, flammable, toxic, and pyrophoric substances, consumables, stationery, capital goods, etc. Also accountable for maintaining a safe workplace, meeting the needs of internal customers, and ensuring compliance with external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities and statutory bodies, as required from time to time.

Key Responsibilities:

Material Handling & Storage:

• Receipt of all kinds of materials including room temperature, cold storage, hazardous, toxic, pyrophoric, flammable, explosive, reducing agents, peroxide-forming chemicals, restricted, licensed, controlled substances, reagents, general consumables, lab items, and packing materials.
• Store chemicals at the appropriate temperature as recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do thorough verification, segregation, barcoding, and storage as per chemical compatibility zones and temperature requirements.
• Ensure that material weight does not exceed the allowed capacity of storage racks.
• Maintain good housekeeping—store containers on racks with secondary trays, ensure adequate holding capacity, and avoid carton boxes, fire load materials, leaks, or corroded containers.
• Ensure only authorized store personnel enter temperature-controlled storage areas.

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to safety practices and attend all mandatory safety and SOP trainings.
• Ensure adequate and suitable spill kits are available and coordinate with EHSS for any requirements.
• Be adequately trained and confident in handling emergencies, including chemical spills.
• Do not leave the store open or allow contract staff to handle activities alone.
• Ensure contract staff are trained in safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE.
• Ensure proper illumination, air circulation, and a suffocation-free environment in storage areas.
• Monitor emergency equipment functionality—smoke detectors, sensors, alarms, fire extinguishers, and engineering items.
• Observe and report abnormalities to your manager and relevant departments (ERT, EHSS, E&M).
• If taking sedative medication, inform your manager and avoid handling sensitive chemicals.

Documentation & Reporting

• Post all transaction entries in SAP and maintain real-time records for audit readiness.
• Strictly follow SOPs, protocols, and checklists applicable to all activities.
• Responsible for safety, sustainability, audit compliance, and real-time documentation.
• Ensure training on data integrity and ethics is completed on time.
• Share any additional training needs with your reporting manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Handle compressed gas cylinders.
• Manage solvent stock uploads in SAP, coordinate loading/weighing of metal, paper, and other scrap.
• Support CAPEX unloading and handover to respective plant users.
• Handle LN2 and LCO2 tank operations.

Educational Qualification:

1. Bachelor's degree / BSc with relevant experience (preferably with Chemistry/Biology as one of the subjects)

Technical/Functional Skills:

1. Warehouse / Logistics / SEZ compliance
2. SAP MM module expertise
3. Chemical safety and compatibility knowledge
4. Hazardous risk identification and prevention
5. Cold and ambient storage management
6. SDS and documentation handling
7. Emergency response (spills, leaks, firefighting)
8. Effective communication
9. Proficient in MS Word and Excel
10. Good knowledge on Pharmaceuticals / CRO / CDMO

Syngene Values:

All employees will consistently demonstrate alignment with our core values

•      Excellence

•      Integrity

•      Professionalism

Experience:

1. Minimum 0–2 years of hands-on experience in warehouse operations, preferably within the pharmaceuticals or life sciences industry (Freshers with relevant academic background / internship experience).
2. Material Receipt & Verification – Receive and inspect materials including hazardous, flammable, and temperature-sensitive items as per SOPs.
3. Inventory Management – Maintain accurate stock records in SAP MM; perform regular stock audits and reconciliations.
4. Storage Compliance – Store materials based on chemical compatibility and temperature requirements (cold/ambient).
5. Safety & Emergency Handling – Follow safety protocols; trained in handling chemical spills, leaks, and emergency situations.
6. Documentation & Traceability – Ensure real-time SAP entries and maintain audit-ready documentation.
7. Coordination with Cross-Functional Teams – Work closely with QA/QC, Purchase, and EHSS for material clearance and issue resolution.
8. Housekeeping & 5S Practices – Maintain clean, organized, and compliant storage areas; implement lean practices.
9. Scrap & CAPEX Handling – Manage scrap documentation and disposal; support unloading and handover of capital goods.

Behavioral Skills:

1. Partners with Customer
2. Understands customer needs
3. Drives Accountability
4. Stakeholder management skills

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.