Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Bonuses

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager to optimise end-to-end flow from manufacturing to patients in the Polokwane region. The role focuses on improving logistics, inventory management, and supplier relations while ensuring GDP compliance and quality standards.

The position is hybrid, offering on-site oversight and strategic planning, with leadership of a growing team and opportunities for professional development in a regulated industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or related field.
• 6+ years' experience in pharmaceutical supply chain or regulated industry.
• Experience optimizing pharma supply chains including cold chain.
• Strong knowledge of GDP and international logistics.
• Proficiency with supply chain planning software and ERP systems.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement, logistics, warehousing and distribution across the supply chain.
• Develop strategies to optimize inventory, lead times, and cost while keeping product availability.
• Manage supplier and logistics provider relationships and contracts.
• Ensure GDP and temperature control compliance across operations.
• Utilize analytics to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and mentor the supply chain team toward continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategy development

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager to optimize their supply chain operations, with a key focus on the Polokwane region. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient, reliable, and cost-effective flow of pharmaceutical products from manufacturing to patients, while maintaining stringent quality and regulatory standards. You will lead initiatives to improve logistics, inventory management, and supplier relationships, contributing directly to the company's operational excellence and market presence. This hybrid role offers a blend of on-site oversight and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the pharmaceutical supply chain, including procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory levels, reduce lead times, and minimize costs while ensuring product availability.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, logistics providers, and distributors, negotiating contracts and service level agreements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant pharmaceutical regulations, such as Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and temperature control requirements.
• Utilize supply chain analytics to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and mentor the supply chain team, fostering a culture of efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and manage supply chain technology solutions to enhance visibility and control.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain management, with significant experience in the pharmaceutical or related regulated industry.
• Proven track record in optimizing pharmaceutical supply chains, including cold chain management.
• Strong knowledge of Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and international logistics.
• Proficiency with supply chain planning software and ERP systems.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Robust medical aid, retirement fund, and life insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, including certifications in supply chain management.
• Generous annual leave allowance and paid public holidays.
• A dynamic role with significant responsibility, impacting the availability of essential medicines.