Remote Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Leader

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Bonus program

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced and strategic Remote Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize global supply chain operations. This fully remote role requires driving efficiency, resilience, and compliance with GDP/GMP standards to deliver medicines worldwide.

You will manage end-to-end supply chain activities, lead remote teams, and collaborate with manufacturing, R&D, and sales to ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery in a complex regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Business Admin, Pharmacy or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain management.
• Experience in global logistics, inventory management and demand planning.
• Strong knowledge of GDP/GMP regulations.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience leading remote teams in a virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust supply chain strategies for timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships including selection, qualification, and performance monitoring.
• Oversee inventory management, demand forecasting, and production planning.
• Ensure GDP and GMP compliance throughout the supply chain.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks with contingency plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to optimize the supply chain.

Skills

Global logistics

Inventory management

Demand planning

GDP/GMP regulatory knowledge

Remote team leadership

Negotiation & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Pharmacy, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced and strategic Remote Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize global supply chain operations. This fully remote role requires driving efficiency, resilience, and compliance with GDP/GMP standards to deliver medicines worldwide.

You will manage end-to-end supply chain activities, lead remote teams, and collaborate with manufacturing, R&D, and sales to ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery in a complex regulatory environment.