Inventory & Systems Manager

Cipla; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Great Place to Work vibes

Green office spaces

Job summary

Cipla is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead daily distribution centre operations, optimize stock levels, and drive accuracy in order processing. You will manage teams, implement process improvements, and ensure safety and quality standards across the facility.

The role requires 2+ years in a leadership capacity within supply chain, with preference for pharma/food sector experience and proficiency in WMS and Excel.

Qualifications

• BSC industrial engineering or any similar Supply Chain/IT qualification.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in comprehensive supply chain management environment.
• Minimum working experience of two (2) years pharma or food industry preferred.
• Knowledge of OHS Act, ISO/GDP/cGMP standards and safe work practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (including Excel), WMS and databases.
• Experience supervising multiple supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Daily Operations of the Warehouse
• Financial budgeting/ Planning and Metrics
• Manage the Warehouse teams overseeing infrastructure, systems and analytics for efficiency
• System and Quality Management
• Implement robust inventory processes to optimise stock levels and order accuracy
• Manage 3rd party inventory and process control
• Oversee cold chain requirements

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Warehouse ops

Excel

WMS

Education

BSC industrial engineering or supply chain qualification

Tools

WMS

Database systems

ERP software

Job description

At Cipla, Caring for Life is more than a purpose, it’s a deeply held belief that every life matters, and every action counts. It’s what brings us together and drives us forward, every single day.

Here, your work goes beyond tasks and targets. It touches lives. It helps someone breathe easier, live longer, or access the care they deserve. No matter your role, you become part of something bigger, a shared commitment to making healthcare more accessible and meaningful across the continent.

Growth That Matters

We believe in nurturing not just careers, but people. At Cipla, you’re encouraged to be curious, to challenge, to learn and to grow into the best version of yourself. You’ll be part of a team that supports your journey, celebrates your progress, and inspires you to keep reaching further.

A Place Where You Belong

At our core, we are people who care for our patients and for each other. We create spaces where every voice is heard, every contribution valued, and every individual feels seen. Here, you don’t just join a company, you find a community.

Whether you’re in the lab, in the field, or behind the scenes, your work has meaning here.

Because at Cipla, you don’t just build a career, you help Make Life Thrive.

Manages all distribution centre inventory and establishes inventory process to ensure compliance through: cycle counting, receiving, storing, handling, and shipping, while continually seeking feedback and improving processes to ensure the customers’ expectations are exceeded every day. Manage and implement robust processes for Inventory/stock levels efficiently to ensure full warehouse optimization and accurate processing of orders. Creates, administers, analyses, and communicates key inventory reports, determining impact to the operation. Alerts and educates management regarding issues and performs issue resolution as needed. Completes system updates and quarterly/annual audit work and preparation.

• Daily Operations of the Warehouse
• Financial budgeting/ Planning and Metrics
• Manage the Warehouse teams in respect of infrastructure, systems, reporting and analytics platforms to ensure efficiencies and optimisation for effective service delivery
• System and Quality Management
• Manage and implement robus processes for inventory/stock levels efficiently to ensure full warehouse optimisation and accurate processing of orders
• 3rd party inventory and process management
• Cold chain

Qualification and Relevant Experience

• BSC industrial engineering or any similar Supply Chain/IT qualification
• Good analytical working experience or subjects related to the degree
• 2+ years of leadership experience in comprehensive supply chain management environment
• Minimum working experience of two (2) years pharma or food industry experience preferred
• A sound knowledge of relevant quality working standards & safe working procedures as well as the requirements of the Health and Safety legislation (OHS Act/ ISO standards), also including GWP and / or cGMP, GDP and safe work practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (including excel), warehouse management systems, and database systems
• Proven Experience in a leadership role with oversight of multiple supervisors

Employee Benefits & Perks

We don’t just care for life, we power up your growth while we’re at it

Wellness First: physio, mindfulness, mobility sessions & more

Recognition & Great Place to Work Vibes

Green Office Spaces Built for Well-being