Central Store Manager at Lagoon Hospitals

Key Duties/Responsibilities

Stock & Supply Chain Management ·       

• Ensure strict adherence to the stock requisition system to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent shortages. ·       
• Monitor stock movement, prevent stockouts, and proactively manage inventory replenishment.       
• Ensure adherence to the Drug Formulary and other regulatory stock guidelines. 
• Oversee environmental storage conditions, ensuring compliance with temperature, humidity, and safety standards.   

Reporting & Compliance ·       

• Generate accurate and timely reports, including weekly stock balances, stock movement reports, stock count reports, stock-out reports, and utilization data. 
• Ensure full compliance with procurement and financial policies in receipt, storage, and distribution of goods. 
• Maintain and review department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to drive efficiency and compliance. 
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring accurate and transparent stock records.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management ·      

• Work closely with the procurement team to ensure proper documentation, including Goods Received Notes (GRNs), invoices, and requisitions.  
• Partner with hospital store managers, providing guidance, training, and oversight to ensure consistent and efficient inventory management across all locations.      
• Collaborate with pharmacy, laboratory, nursing, and other clinical teams to ensure the availability of necessary stock items.   

Leadership & Process Improvement ·      

• Supervise the central store team and provide functional oversight to hospital store supervisors.        
• Initiate and lead quality improvement projects to enhance supply chain efficiency. 
• Provide training and mentorship to store managers, ensuring continuous professional development.