Supply Chain Specialist at Biovac

• BIOVAC 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 Supply Chain Specialist to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in a Pharmaceutical manufacturing plant

CORE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in supply chain functions associated with vaccine and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Broad knowledge of basic supply chain principles and metrics
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes, inputs and outputs.
• Experience in supply chain management tools e.g. SAP and ERP systems or planning tools
• Experience with tech transfer/ launch requirements for new products into market

Preferred:

• Experienced in material planning and warehousing functions
• Experience with end-to-end onboarding of new materials
• Recognition is given to Prior Learning and practical experience.
• Good working knowledge of aseptic (sterile) manufacturing processes

CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core Technical Delivery

Planning & Coordination:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies across site (tech transfers and routine commercial operations)
• Collaborate with all managers to align supply chain activities with project/ commercial timelines and milestones.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for potential supply chain disruptions.
• Maintain and support planning tools and frameworks

Onboarding & Integration:

• Improve material and vendor onboarding processes.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies/ materials into manufacturing operations.
• Provide training and support for stakeholders on new materials and supply chain procedures.

Inventory Management & Logistics:

• Optimize inventory levels to ensure sufficient supply without excessive stockholding.
• Oversee warehousing and distribution strategies to meet operational and project requirements.
• Implement tracking systems for real-time inventory visibility and management.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with, production, QC, and quality teams to ensure material specifications meet operational and project requirements.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders (commercial, finance, production, QC) on supply chain progress and challenges.
• Support sustainability initiatives within warehouse and operational planning
• Support S&OP forum with metrics and dashboards for reporting

Technical Competencies required to perform this aspect of the role:

• Strong knowledge of inventory management and end-to-end material onboarding processes
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and inventory management software.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently, within own department and across other departments
• Detailed knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and guidelines in GMP, Quality and good warehousing practices
• Documentation Management
• Inventory Management
• Metric Development & Report Writing

Application Deadline: 31 January 2026