Inventory Manager | Market Access Healthcare at DP World

Key Performance Areas (KPA)

Inventory Control & Stock Accuracy

• Manage inventory records to ensure alignment between physical stock and system stock.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve inventory discrepancies and stock variances.
• Conduct weekly and monthly stock audits and prepare comprehensive audit reports.
• Oversee stock movement, reconciliation, and documentation across all depots.
• Coordinate depot replenishment activities to maintain product availability and operational continuity.

Expiry, Damaged Stock & Recall Management

• Monitor and report near-expiry stock on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Coordinate the return of short-dated, expired, damaged, or non-conforming stock to Lagos.
• Ensure timely processing and closure of Goods Issue Notes (GINs) for recalled inventory.
• Distribute expiry stock reports to business stakeholders and support action planning.

Quality, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Manage inventory-related quality issues and escalate product integrity concerns when required.
• Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP), internal quality standards, ESG, and HSE requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement inventory control enhancements.
• Support safe stock handling practices and appropriate management of damaged or expired products.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare accurate and timely inventory, variance, audit, expiry, and quality reports.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Service, Quality teams, Depot Operations, and SBU Heads to resolve inventory issues.
• Utilize inventory data and analysis to drive informed decision-making and operational improvements.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) or equivalent qualification in:
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Business Administration
• Sciences
• Or a related discipline

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of 8–10 years' experience in inventory management, warehousing, logistics, supply chain, or depot operations.
• Experience within pharmaceutical distribution is highly advantageous.
• Proven track record in stock control, inventory reconciliation, and audit management.
• Strong inventory reconciliation, stock auditing, and variance management capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with inventory reporting and data analysis.
• Knowledge of quality and compliance requirements within distribution environments.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive process improvements.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability.