Senior Pharma Supply Chain Leader (On-site Soweto)

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations in Soweto, Gauteng. This role requires deep pharma logistics expertise, strong leadership, and a proven track record of driving cost efficiencies while ensuring regulatory compliance, GDP and cold chain requirements.

You will manage procurement, inventory, forecasting, distribution, and vendor relationships; mentor a team; collaborate with manufacturing, QA, and sales; and implement

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• 7-9 years of progressive experience in supply chain management in pharma/healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage end-to-end pharmaceutical supply chain strategies.
• Oversee inventory management, forecasting, and demand planning to optimize stock levels and minimize costs.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and logistics providers for timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations, including GDP and cold chain requirements.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and improve performance.
• Develop and implement robust risk management strategies to mitigate disruptions.
• Mentor a team of supply chain professionals and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Utilize supply chain technologies and analytics to monitor performance and guide decisions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, and sales to align supply chain with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations in Soweto, Gauteng. This role requires deep pharma logistics expertise, strong leadership, and a proven track record of driving cost efficiencies while ensuring regulatory compliance, GDP and cold chain requirements.

You will manage procurement, inventory, forecasting, distribution, and vendor relationships; mentor a team; collaborate with manufacturing, QA, and sales; and implement