Inventory Manager

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A vacancy exists for an Inventory Manager based at Life Eugene Marais Hospital, reporting to the Pharmacy Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the supply chain and inventory throughout the hospital, ensuring that stock-related standards, objectives, and targets are met.Critical OutputsEffective product managementDrive purchasing in line with standardized procurement agreements to reduce cost of care.Active management of cost of sales of surgical stock in line with budget.Build effective working relationships with nursing staff and doctors as key stakeholders.Effective asset managementDrive surgical stock management in the hospital actively to achieve targets and ensure security of stock.Ensure optimal management of consignment and loan stock and related controls and processes.Drive optimal system utilization.Effective financial managementEnsure the procedure to the pay process relating to surgical stock is aligned to company best practice.Participate in achieving hospital budgeted financial measures relating to stock.Effective QMS and stock safety managementReport 100% of inventory incidents and develop and implement remedial actions as appropriate.Complete trends analysis with relevant actions quarterly together with Pharmacy Manager.Report 100% of pharmacy stock alerts and develop and implement remedial action and complete a trends analysis quarterly.Participate in the LHC Quality Management Systems process to ensure continuous improvement. Identify and implement customer satisfaction and quality initiatives to enhance service levels.Effective people managementRecruit, retain, motivate and develop staff according to LHC people policies and practices.Provide direction and inspire positive work behaviour in the team.RequirementsGr 12 National CertificateRelevant Degree or diploma. A working knowledge of the SAP Materials Management system is advantageous.Knowledge of inventory control processes, procedures and practices.Experience in a management role within an inventory management/logistics environment.People management experience is essential. Excellent interpersonal skills as effective working relationships with patients, doctors, hospital staff and suppliers are critical.Sound financial and numeric skills and business acumen.Computer proficiencyDrivers license and ability to travelCompetenciesProblem-solving, analysis and judgementAttention to detailResilienceMotivating and developing peopleEngaging diversityVerbal & written communication skillsInfluencing skillsBuilding relationshipsCustomer responsivenessOrganisational awarenessExcellence orientationEthical behaviourAction orientationEmail: ****** date: Friday, October 11, 2024Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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