Warehousing and Distribution Pharmacist at Riders For Health

Job Summary:

• We seek a detail-oriented Warehouse and Distribution Pharmacist to join our logistics team.
• The ideal candidate will oversee pharmaceutical products' storage, distribution, and inventory while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• This role requires excellent organizational skills, a deep understanding of pharmaceutical standards, and a commitment to maintaining the highest level of product quality and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Pharmaceutical Storage and Inventory Management:

• Monitor the storage conditions of pharmaceutical products to ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards.
• Manage inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability while minimizing expiration and waste.
• Conduct regular audits of inventory, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

Order Fulfilment and Distribution:

• Oversee the fulfilment of orders, ensuring that products are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time.
• Work closely with logistics partners to ensure the efficient and safe delivery of products to various locations.
• Validate shipping documents, maintain records of all dispatched products, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all activities related to the storage, handling, and distribution of pharmaceuticals comply with relevant local and international regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all pharmaceutical inventory and distribution activities.
• Perform quality checks and ensure that pharmaceutical products are stored, handled, and distributed under applicable guidelines.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure that the warehouse operates in full compliance with regulatory standards.
• Provide guidance and training to warehouse staff on the handling and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Reports directly to the line manager

Health and Safety:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols within the facility, promoting a safe working environment.
• Conduct safety audits and take necessary corrective actions to maintain safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (BPharm).
• Valid pharmacist license
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a warehouse or distribution role, preferably within the pharmaceutical or hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and basic computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in cold chain management.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for controlled substances.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for the storage of specimens and biological substances

Working Conditions:

• This position may require standing for extended periods, working long hours and lifting/moving products.
• Temperature-controlled environments for handling specific products.