Remote Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Strategist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentive program

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

IT equipment provided

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly organized Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Specialist to optimize sourcing, inventory, warehousing, and distribution from a remote home office. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the global supply chain.

The candidate should have 4+ years in pharmaceutical supply chains, strong analytical skills, and experience with GMP and cold chain requirements, plus proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in supply chain management, pharma/healthcare focus.
• Proven experience managing global pharmaceutical supply chains (procurement, inventory, logistics).
• Strong knowledge of GMP, regulations, and cold chain requirements.
• Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the pharmaceutical supply chain (procurement, inventory, warehousing, distribution).
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to cut costs and raise service levels.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to ensure seamless operations.
• Forecast demand and monitor inventory to prevent stockouts and excess stock.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations, GMP, and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; create contingency plans.
• Use SCM software and ERP to track shipments and analyze performance.
• Optimize transport routes for timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the supply chain.
• Prepare regular reports on KPIs and issues.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Negotiation & vendor mgmt

Communication & collaboration

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/Engineering/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly organized Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Specialist to optimize sourcing, inventory, warehousing, and distribution from a remote home office. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the global supply chain.

The candidate should have 4+ years in pharmaceutical supply chains, strong analytical skills, and experience with GMP and cold chain requirements, plus proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.