Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager to oversee Upington operations, including procurement, inventory, logistics, and distribution of pharmaceutical products, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics or related field, a Master’s preferred, and a minimum of 6 years in pharmaceutical supply chains, with strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills to optimize end-to-end processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain management, with a significant portion within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
• Proven experience in inventory management, procurement, and logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements impacting pharmaceutical supply chains (e.g., GDP - Good Distribution Practices).
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the end-to-end pharmaceutical supply chain, from sourcing to delivery.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing holding costs and waste.
• Oversee logistics and transportation, ensuring timely and secure delivery of pharmaceutical products, often under specific temperature controls.
• Negotiate with suppliers and logistics providers to secure favorable terms and ensure reliability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant pharmaceutical regulations , including those related to storage, transportation, and distribution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant entity in the pharmaceutical supply chain , is seeking a strategic and experienced Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager to manage operations in Upington . This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the supply chain, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution of pharmaceutical products, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. You will work to optimize the flow of goods from raw materials to finished products, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining the integrity of sensitive pharmaceutical materials. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of supply chain principles within the regulated pharmaceutical industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the end-to-end pharmaceutical supply chain, from sourcing to delivery.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing holding costs and waste.
• Oversee logistics and transportation, ensuring timely and secure delivery of pharmaceutical products, often under specific temperature controls.
• Negotiate with suppliers and logistics providers to secure favorable terms and ensure reliability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant pharmaceutical regulations , including those related to storage, transportation, and distribution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain management, with a significant portion within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector .
• Proven experience in inventory management, procurement, and logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements impacting pharmaceutical supply chains (e.g., GDP - Good Distribution Practices).
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in supply chain management.
• A pivotal role in ensuring the availability of essential medicines.
• Supportive work culture with a focus on operational excellence.