Overview
Our client is seeking an Inventory Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of surgical and other services within the Pharmacy, ensuring that quality pharmaceutical services, financial objectives, legislative compliance, and people management requirements are met to the required standards.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Relevant Degree or diploma – minimum of NQF level 7
- Experience within inventory management or relevant experience within a pharmacy environment
- Knowledge of inventory control processes, procedures, and practices
- Understanding of management and relationship structures within an operating environment
- People management experience
- Basic financial and numeric skills
- Computer proficiency
- Driver’s license and ability to travel
Job Responsibilities
Effective surgical product safety management
Report 100% of inventory incidents, develop and implement remedial actions as appropriate.Complete trends analysis with relevant actions quarterly, together with the Pharmacy Manager.Report 100% of pharmacy alerts developed and implement remedial action and complete a trends analysis quarterly.Drive reduction in surgical stock adverse events and implement effective corrective actionsEffective quality management systems
Participate in the implementation and compliance with the company's Quality management systems.Ensure compliance with SAPC, DOH, and company legal and professional standards.Support in achieving audit compliance and targets, and drive continuous improvement initiativesAchieve required customer service levels in the theatre and wards.Implement customer satisfaction and pharmacy quality initiatives.Effective financial management
Participate in achieving the company budgeted financial measures relating to pharmacy.Manage and oversee monthly operational efficiencies to improve on financial measures and performance.Identify trends and implement corrective actions.Effective product management
Participate in the active management of the cost of sales of pharmaceuticals in line with revenue and budget.Implement processes to ensure product information is correct and up to standardDrive improvement in utilization, Formulary, and Best Cost Compliance to support Value-Based Care targets.Liaise and support Pharmacy, Theatres, and other departments concerning surgical products, usage, and change managementBuild effective working relationships with doctors and departments within the company through regular engagements, feedback, and communication.Effective asset management
Participate in achieving stock targets and KPI’s for the pharmacyManage and support reporting staff members with guidance and leadership in daily tasks and processesParticipate in Stock Takes within Theatre and other departmentsAchieve optimal system utilization by all staff membersEffective people management
Recruit, retain, motivate, and develop staff according to the company's people policies and practices.Provide direction and inspire positive work behaviour in the team.Always maintain professional standardsKey Competencies / Skills
Problem-solving, analysis, and judgementAttention to detailResilienceMotivating and developing peopleEngaging diversityVerbal & written communication skillsInfluencing skillsBuilding relationshipsCustomer responsivenessOrganisational awarenessExcellence orientationEthical behaviourAction orientation