Job Responsibilities
Lead and Coordinate End-to-End Supply Chain Activities:
- Oversee the entire supply chain process from procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution of healthcare products and medications.
- Ensure seamless coordination between suppliers, logistics partners, internal stakeholders, and healthcare facilities to meet delivery timelines.
- Anticipate and resolve supply chain disruptions or delays to maintain product availability and patient care standards.
Optimize Operational Workflows:
- Analyze current supply chain operations and identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks in procurement, inventory, and distribution processes.
- Implement improved workflows that streamline operations, reduce cycle times, and minimize wastage or stock-outs.
Enhance Performance, Reduce Costs, and Improve Service Levels:
- Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to negotiate favorable terms with vendors and suppliers while maintaining product quality.
- Monitor inventory turnover rates and implement demand forecasting methods to optimize stock levels and reduce holding costs.
Manage Cross-functional Teams and Foster Collaboration:
- Facilitate regular communication between departments to align supply chain activities with clinical and operational needs.
- Provide training, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members to foster a high-performing supply chain team culture.
Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Establish and track key supply chain metrics such as order fulfillment rate, inventory accuracy, supplier performance, lead time, and logistics costs.
- Use dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into supply chain performance.
Implement Continuous Improvement Strategies:
- Conduct regular audits and root-cause analyses to drive quality and efficiency across the supply chain.
- Initiate cost-saving initiatives and operational innovations in response to market changes or internal challenges.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance and Policy Adherence:
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, including Good Distribution Practices (GDP), healthcare logistics standards, and pharmaceutical handling guidelines.
Risk Management and Business Continuity:
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for supply chain disruptions, such as supplier failures, transport delays, or product recalls.
- Create contingency and emergency response plans to ensure continuity of medical supply chains during crises or pandemics.
- Collaborate with the quality and compliance teams to manage product recalls, shortages, or stock rationalizations.
Stakeholder Relationship Management:
- Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, third-party logistics providers, and internal stakeholders.
- Act as a key point of contact for escalations and issue resolution related to supply chain activities.
- Evaluate and onboard new vendors and service providers based on performance, compliance, and value delivery.
Reporting and Strategic Planning:
- Provide regular performance reports and updates to senior leadership on supply chain metrics and improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of strategic supply chain plans aligned with overall organizational goals.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess relevant qualifications in a related field with proven experience in a similar role.
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