Educational Qualifications & ExperienceBachelors Degree or 3 year National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
A Masters degree or PMP certification is a plus.Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management within the supply chain, pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.Strong understanding of supply chain principles, practices, and technologies.Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry is highly desirable.The Project Manager in the Supply Chain Division will oversee and coordinate various supply chain projects to ensure timely delivery, cost-efficiency, and adherence to regulatory standards.
This role requires strong project management skills, a deep understanding of supply chain processes, new product launch processes and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.Project Management Lead and manage supply chain projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resources, and risk management strategies.Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., procurement, manufacturing, logistics, quality assurance) to ensure seamless project execution.Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.Communicate project status, updates, and key milestones to stakeholders and senior management.Analyze supply chain processes to identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practices.Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and quality standards.Prepare and present project reports, performance metrics, and post-project evaluationsManage relationships with external partners, suppliers, and vendors to optimize supply chain operations.Foster a collaborative and proactive project management culture within the team.Stakeholder EngagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, partners, and regulatory agencies.Collaborate with commercial teams to align supply chain strategies with business goals and market demands.Act as a point of contact for supply chain-related inquiries and issues.Compliance and Quality Assurance:Ensure all supply chain activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and quality standards.Implement and monitor compliance programs to uphold the highest standards of quality and safety.Skills And AttributesExcellent problem solving capabilityStrong understanding of project managementStrong leadership skill to guide business decision making considering service, cost and cash.Ability implement and streamline process to support the supply chain.Ability to implement performance monitoring, tracking and improvementPerformance driven and solution orientatedStrong analytical and numerical skills a mustStrong technical skill in MS Office, especially excelHighly collaborative, flexible and attention to detailExcellent communication skills with the ability to liaise across all levels, excellent cross function and collaboration skills requiredThe motivation and ability to create, implement and drive new processes is essential.
Ability to influence and drive cross functional deliveriesProven accountability and success with multiple tight deadline deliverablesEnd to end understanding of Supply Chain operations in Plan, Source, Make and Deliver.Deep understanding of S&OP and particularly supply planning contribution, key KPI and parameters.Strong understanding of new product launch process within Supply ChainEffective oral and written skills to communicate technical and non-technical issues to various levels of management.Flexibility to adapt to a fast moving and international environmentExcellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of customer focusProactive approach, action oriented with the ability to solve problems and set priorities
