Senior Pharma Supply Chain Strategist (Remote)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident Fund

Professional development

Annual leave

Flexible remote work

Wellness resources

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Analyst for Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on optimizing the pharmaceutical supply chain from procurement to distribution, with remote work flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have robust analytical capabilities, pharma supply chain knowledge, and experience with planning software to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The position requires 5+ years in supply chain analysis, a relevant degree, and certifications such

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, logistics, industrial engineering, business administration, or related field.
• Master's degree or APICS CSCP certification is a plus.
• At least 5 years of supply chain analysis/management experience, preferably in pharma/healthcare.
• Experience with demand forecasting, inventory management, and logistics optimization.
• Proficiency in SAP APO, Oracle SCM, Kinaxis, and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex supply chain data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for materials and finished products.
• Optimize inventory to balance costs and availability.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales teams.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain.
• Monitor KPIs and provide regular performance reports.
• Evaluate and improve supply chain processes, systems, and technologies.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks; develop contingency plans.
• Support selection and management of third-party logistics providers.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Quantitative analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Industrial Engineering or related field

Master's degree or APICS CSCP certification (advantage)

Tools

SAP APO

Oracle SCM

Kinaxis

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Analyst for Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on optimizing the pharmaceutical supply chain from procurement to distribution, with remote work flexibility.

The ideal candidate will have robust analytical capabilities, pharma supply chain knowledge, and experience with planning software to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The position requires 5+ years in supply chain analysis, a relevant degree, and certifications such