Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Manager coordinates, organizes, and oversees all activities involved in the identification, acquisition, production, and distribution of the company’s goods.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Hires and trains departmental supervisors.
• Oversees the daily workflow and schedules of the department.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
• Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials/ medications and supplies located in the company, at Hospital, and in the Pharmacy.
• Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize the procurement of needs.
• Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and optimization for the company.
• Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
• Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution.
• Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials/ medications.
• Negotiates prices for raw material and delivery with suppliers, vendors, and/or shipping companies.
• Participates as an advisory member of the product development team, providing information and guidance on availability and cost of supplies and materials.
• Acts as part of the team coordinating the company needs, new branches and extensions, to ensure timely and orderly material flow transitions.
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
• The Medical network contracting is part of the supply chain management process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
• Post Graduate study is a must (Supply Chain Management Diploma).
• MBA in Supply Chain Management is an added value.
• 8-10 years of experience as a Purchasing manager, or similar relevant position is required.
• Must have an experience in pharmaceutical field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of company products and logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.