DC Manager at Shoprite

•  Ensure that all wholesaler actions are aligned with the Pharmacy and Medicines Acts and GWP guidelines (also in line with PIC/S and WHO)
•  Ensure that all suppliers and clients are verified annually
•  Ensure that all SLA agreements with external suppliers/contractors are in place and available for inspections
•  Ensure that all goods received are captured and stored in a timely manner
•  Ensure that all credits (goods returned) are processed timeously & followed up
•  Ensure that all invoices processed within cut-off times
•  Ensure correct and effective record keeping of the purchase, sale, possession, storage, safekeeping and return of pharmaceutical products
•  Ensure a service orientated Distribution operation where procedures, strategies and policies are aligned with all relevant stakeholders
•  Ensure that quality manual & quality management system (QMS) are in place
•  Maintain a good relationship with the sales department to cooperatively implement service offerings that satisfy the customer
•  Utilize sufficient staff to perform the work 

 Resolve escalated operational issues in a timely manner

Qualifications

• BPharm Degree / Equivalent Pharmaceutical qualification or
• Bcom Degree / Financial Management qualification
• Supply Chain qualification would be advantageous

Experience

•  At least 4-8 years’ experience in a wholesale and distribution center environment of which 4 years in a managerial role.

Knowledge and Skills

•  Warehousing 
•  Supply chain 
•  Regulatory frameworks
•  Computer literate
•  Communication skills
•  Management skills
•  Financial management skills
•  Conflict management skills