Supply Chain & Costing Specialist - Pharma

Emporium Human Capital; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain & Costing Specialist to lead financial coordination within the Supply Chain Department. This role is pivotal in ensuring profitability and cost maintenance through effective budgeting and reporting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the Pharmaceutical or Healthcare sectors, showcasing a strong grasp of Supply Chain processes and financial systems like Oracle. You will be instrumental in demand planning, inventory management, and compliance, making a significant impact on the company's operational success. If you're passionate about optimizing supply chain functions and driving financial accuracy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Cost Management.
• Industry experience in Pharmaceuticals, Medical, or Healthcare sectors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in demand planning and inventory flow analysis.
• Set up and manage the Oracle costing system.
• Prepare month-end reports and compile department budgets.

Skills

Demand Planning

Cost Management

Financial Reporting

Inventory Analysis

Oracle Systems

Education

Relevant Degree in Supply Chain

Relevant Degree in Cost Management

Tools

Oracle

Bill of Materials (BOMs)

Job description

Supply Chain & Costing Specialist - Pharma / Healthcare (POS)

Location: Midrand

Salary: R 1 million per annum

Job Purpose

Plan and coordinate all financial matters within the Supply Chain Department to meet company objectives related to profitability, cost maintenance, product costing (new and existing products), financial budgeting, reporting, and projects. Ensure accuracy and effectiveness of data to enable optimal functional performance and achieve desired benefits.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in demand planning, including estimating future product demand, analyzing inventory flow, and developing forecast models.
2. Set up and manage the annual/monthly Oracle costing system.
3. Maintain Oracle costings for OTC Third Party suppliers.
4. Participate in the annual COGS budgeting process.
5. Handle ad hoc customer projects, including manual costings, tender submissions, reports, and analyses.
6. Ensure costing and inventory valuation compliance with external and internal auditors.
7. Prepare month-end reports, including exchange rate effects, sales vs. forecast analysis, and other financial metrics.
8. Compile department budgets.
9. Support management accountants with Oracle system updates and maintenance.
10. Generate inventory reports, including early warning indicators, weekly dashboards, and stock analysis.
11. Assist in monthly sales and operational planning (S&OP) presentations and forecast accuracy assessments.
12. Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and out-of-stock situations.
13. Calculate ERP levies and conduct waste analysis.
14. Collaborate with procurement to improve raw material availability and reduce costs.

Requirements

• Relevant Degree in Supply Chain and/or Cost Management
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain and Cost Management
• Industry experience in Pharmaceuticals, Medical, or Healthcare sectors (IMPORTANT)
• Excellent understanding of Supply Chain processes
• Financial proficiency with Oracle and Bill of Materials (BOMs)
• Experience with Oracle system setup and maintenance

Closing Date

28 February