Remote Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager

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

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Remote Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize their global supply chain operations. This pivotal role, operating entirely remotely, involves managing the end-to-end flow of materials, from sourcing raw ingredients to delivering finished pharmaceutical products to markets worldwide. You will be responsible for ensuring supply chain efficiency, resilience, and compliance with all relevant pharmaceutical regulations and quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of supply chain logistics, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration in the complex pharmaceutical industry, driving operational excellence from any location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust supply chain strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of pharmaceutical products.
• Manage supplier relationships, including selection, qualification, and performance monitoring.
• Oversee inventory management, demand forecasting, and production planning to meet market needs.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations (e.g., GDP, GMP) throughout the supply chain.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, developing contingency plans for disruptions.
• Collaborate with internal teams (manufacturing, R&D, sales) and external partners to optimize the supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Pharmacy, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical supply chain management.
• Proven expertise in global logistics, inventory management, and demand planning.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulations (e.g., Good Distribution Practices - GDP).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead remote teams and drive operational efficiency in a virtual environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus program.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Direct impact on ensuring access to essential medicines globally.