Manager - Warehouse (Pharma)

What you become a part of:

The incumbent will be responsible for managing end-to-end warehouse operations for pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare products, ensuring efficient inventory management, timely order fulfilment, safe storage and compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards.

The role requires strong experience in pharmaceutical warehousing, along with exposure to consumer healthcare/FMCG products and the ability to lead warehouse teams and drive operational efficiency.

What to expect:

1. Warehouse Operations:

• Manage day-to-day warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing and dispatch.
• Ensure appropriate FIFO/FEFO, batch control, expiry management and warehouse organization.
• Optimize warehouse space, material flow and manpower to improve operational efficiency.

2. Quality, Regulatory & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with applicable pharmaceutical warehousing, GDP/GSP and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records to ensure audit and regulatory readiness.
• Ensure appropriate storage conditions, including temperature-controlled storage where applicable, and adherence to SOPs.

3. Inventory Management:

• Monitor inventory levels, stock accuracy and warehouse movements through regular cycle counts and physical stock verification.
• Minimize stock variances, damages, expiries and inventory losses.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Planning and Procurement teams to support stock availability and replenishment.

4. Dispatch & Distribution:

• Ensure accurate and timely order fulfilment to distributors, depots and customers.
• Coordinate with transporters and logistics partners to support on-time and compliant deliveries.
• Manage returns, recalls, damaged goods and other reverse-logistics activities in accordance with SOPs.

5. Team Management:

• Lead, supervise and develop warehouse staff, including supervisors, operators and loaders.
• Plan manpower and allocate resources to meet operational requirements and service levels.
• Drive adherence to safety, quality and operational standards and identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes and productivity.

Essential qualifications, experience & skills:

• Bachelors degree in Pharmacy, Science, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Diploma/certification in Warehouse or Supply Chain Management is an advantage.
• 8–12 years of relevant warehouse management experience, including significant experience in pharmaceutical warehousing.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical storage, handling, batch/expiry management and applicable GDP/GSP requirements.
• Experience managing both pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare/FMCG products is preferred.
• Strong experience in inventory control, warehouse operations and order fulfilment.
• Experience leading and developing warehouse teams.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement, operational discipline and inventory accuracy.
• Experience working with ERP/WMS systems is preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing, mission-led organization transforming healthcare access in Africa.
• Work alongside passionate teams with deep expertise and purpose.
• Gain exposure to cross-cultural operations, strategic growth projects and innovation opportunities.

Application:

If this role is of interest to you, please upload a recent copy of your CV and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will be in touch. We believe that equal opportunities mean inclusion, diversity and fair treatment for all.