Head of Supply Chain

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Head of Supply Chain to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain management.
• Relevant business management qualification.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• At least 10 years experience in Supply Chain Management.
• At least 5 years experience at senior management level.
• Operational experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
• Experience in quality and regulatory compliance within a cGMP facility.
• Business and operational planning including experience with an ERP system
• Experience in managing strategic suppliers/partners
• Experience in having faced successfully local and/ or international quality audits.
• Experience in developing a departmental budget and monitoring expenditures for multiple projects & funding sources.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Strategic Supply Chain Leadership:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead S&OP processes to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and financial planning.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless product flow.

Planning & Forecasting:

• Oversee demand forecasting and production planning for 510 sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels across both manufacturing sites and distribution channels.

Procurement & Supplier Management:

• Manage strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for raw materials, packaging, and services.
• Ensure supplier compliance with GMP and quality standards.
• Warehousing & Logistics
• Oversee warehousing operations at both manufacturing sites, ensuring GMP compliance and inventory accuracy.
• Manage distribution logistics across African markets, including cold chain and controlled substances where applicable.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure supply chain operations comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., SAHPRA, WHO, FDA).
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including disruptions, shortages, and regulatory changes.

Technology & Process Improvement:

• Drive digital transformation and automation initiatives across the supply chain.
• Implement continuous improvement programs using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.