Remote Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Specialist

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Home office allowance and technology

Professional development and training

Flexible remote working arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Specialist to optimize logistics and distribution for operations connected to George, Western Cape, South Africa. This fully remote role focuses on end-to-end supply chain management, ensuring compliant and timely delivery of pharmaceutical products while maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in pharma supply chain, strong GDP knowledge, and proficiency with planning software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on pharmaceutical/healthcare.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical logistics, warehousing, and distribution processes.
• Knowledge of GDP and other regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning and inventory management software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Proven ability to manage projects and drive continuous improvement.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the pharmaceutical supply chain, including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and transportation.
• Ensure compliance with GDP and other relevant pharmaceutical regulations.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize lead times.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage relationships with 3PLs and ensure SLAs are met.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for supply chain operations.
• Implement and utilize supply chain management software and technologies.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Project management

Remote teamwork

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

ERP software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Remote Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Specialist to optimize their logistics and distribution networks. While supporting operations connected to the **George, Western Cape** region, this role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa. The specialist will be instrumental in managing the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical products while maintaining quality and compliance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a supply chain professional who thrives in a remote setting and possesses a strong understanding of pharmaceutical logistics and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the pharmaceutical supply chain, including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and transportation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant pharmaceutical regulations (e.g., GDP - Good Distribution Practice).
• Develop and implement strategies to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize lead times.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., manufacturing, quality assurance, sales) and external partners (e.g., logistics providers, suppliers).
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for supply chain operations.
• Implement and utilize supply chain management software and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical logistics, warehousing, and distribution processes.
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in supply chain planning and inventory management software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Proven ability to manage projects and drive continuous improvement.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa.

Benefits

• Annual salary of ZAR, commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based incentives and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Home office allowance and technology support.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible remote working arrangement.