| Position: |
INVENTORY SUPERVISOR (FOR A RETAIL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY WITH CHAIN OF OUTLETS IN MAJOR CITIES IN KENYA) |
| Employer: |
A MEDIUM-SIZED RETAIL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY WITH OUTLETS IN MAJOR CITIES IN KENYA |
| Ref No: |
SGK-IS-10-2025 |
| Industry: |
PHARMACEUTICAL |
| Job Category: |
SUPERVISORY |
| Town: |
NAIROBI |
| Country: |
KENYA |
| Date Posted: |
02/10/25 |
| Deadline: |
16/10/25 |
| Requirements: |
BACHELORS DEGREE IN PROCUREMENT, SUPPLY CHAIN, PHARMACY, OR BUSINESS-RELATED FIELD.
MEMBERSHIP IN A PROFESSIONAL PROCUREMENT BODY (E.G., CIPS, KISM) IS AN ADVANTAGE.
KNOWLEDGE OF KPPB REGULATIONS AND EXPERIENCE HANDLING PHARMACY STOCK IS ESSENTIAL.
DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF PHARMACEUTICAL PROCUREMENT AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.
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| Experience: |
MINIMUM 3 TO 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN PROCUREMENT WITHIN A RETAIL PHARMACY OR HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT. |
| Salary: |
KSHS. 70,000 - 100,000 PLUS COMPANY BENEFITS |
| Additional Attributes: |
INVENTORY SUPERVISOR MAIN ROLE IS ENSURING THE EFFICIENT SOURCING, PURCHASING, AND SUPPLY OF GOODS AND SERVICES IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE COMPANY OPERATIONAL NEEDS AND BUDGETARY GUIDELINES. HE/SHE WILL UPHOLD PROCUREMENT BEST PRACTICES, ENHANCE SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS, AND SUPPORT COST-EFFECTIVE PURCHASING DECISIONS BY PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-
COORDINATE THE PROCUREMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS RETAIL ITEMS BASED ON INVENTORY LEVELS AND BRANCH REQUESTS.
EVALUATE SUPPLIER QUOTATIONS, NEGOTIATE FOR THE BEST PRICING, AND ENSURE SUPPLIER RELIABILITY.
ENSURE SOURCING COMPLIES WITH PHARMACY REGULATIONS, INCLUDING PPB -APPROVED SUPPLIERS.
SUPERVISE GOODS RECEIVED TO ENSURE THEY MEET ORDER SPECIFICATIONS, QUALITY, AND EXPIRY DATE STANDARDS.
OVERSEE THE PREPARATION OF GOODS RECEIVED NOTES (GRNS) AND ENSURE PROPER FILING AND SYSTEM UPDATES.
COORDINATE TIMELY AND ACCURATE DISPATCH OF ITEMS FROM THE WAREHOUSE TO BRANCHES.
OVERSEE PROPER DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL DISPATCHED GOODS (DELIVERY NOTES, INTERNAL TRANSFER FORMS).
TRACK DELIVERIES AND OBTAIN DELIVERY CONFIRMATIONS FROM BRANCHES.
WORK CLOSELY WITH INTERNAL LOGISTICS TO ENSURE COST-EFFECTIVE AND SECURE TRANSPORT.
CONFIRM AND SIGN SUPPLIER INVOICES WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (POS, GRNS, DELIVERY NOTES) BEFORE FORWARDING TO FINANCE.
ENSURE TIMELY PROCESSING OF INVOICES TO AVOID SUPPLY INTERRUPTIONS DUE TO DELAYED PAYMENTS.
RESOLVE INVOICE DISCREPANCIES IN COORDINATION WITH SUPPLIERS AND FINANCE.
MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND AUDITABLE PROCUREMENT RECORDS.
SUPERVISE WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS ENSURING GOOD STORAGE PRACTICES (GSP) FOR PHARMACEUTICAL ITEMS
IMPLEMENT FIFO/FEFO FOR EXPIRY-SENSITIVE STOCK.
MONITOR INVENTORY LEVELS AND INITIATE TIMELY REORDERS TO AVOID STOCKOUTS.
CONDUCT REGULAR STOCK TAKES AND RECONCILIATION TO ENSURE INVENTORY ACCURACY.
ENSURE PROPER ARRANGEMENT, CLEANLINESS, SECURITY, AND PEST CONTROL WITHIN THE WAREHOUSE.
TRAIN TEAM MEMBERS ON SOPS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, AND DOCUMENTATION STANDARDS.
ENSURE ALL PROCUREMENT AND STORAGE ACTIVITIES COMPLY WITH PHARMACY REGULATIONS AND INTERNAL POLICIES.
SUPPORT INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL AUDITS, INCLUDING PPB INSPECTIONS.
MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS WITH SUPPLIERS ENSURING THE SUPPLIER STATEMENTS ARE RECEIVED ON TIME, FOLLOW UP FOR PAYMENT FROM THE ACCOUNTS OFFICE AND FOLLOW UP FOR DELIVERY OF MEDICATION.
PREPARING QUOTES FOR CLIENTS WHO BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE STORE SUCH AS BULK CUSTOMERS AND INSTITUTIONS.
FOLLOW UP TO ENSURE THE QUOTES ARE APPROVED.
ENGAGING THE CLIENTS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR REQUIREMENTS, FEEDBACK ON CUSTOMER SERVICE AND AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT.
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