Contract Pharma Inventory Gradudate – Dischem Vacancies
Job Description
Dischem Vacancies – Pharma Inventory Gradudate – Midrand
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is offering an exciting opportunity for a Pharma Inventory Graduate in Midrand. The role is designed to support the management of supplier relationships, trading terms, and inventory planning within the Pharma Category. As a Pharma Inventory Graduate, you will assist in forecasting, replenishment, and stock management to ensure product availability while meeting Dis-Chem’s inventory benchmarks. This position focuses on learning and contributing to the effective delivery of products at the right time and place while helping to maintain optimal stock levels.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
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Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate
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Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Procurement
Job Description:
Vendor Relations and Agreements:
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Assist in creating and updating vendor agreements for new and existing suppliers.
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Support the coordination and tracking of vendor agreement signings and renewals, ensuring key deadlines are met.
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Work with the legal team to ensure vendor contracts are compliant and monitor contract adherence.
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Help plan logistics for vendor meetings, ensuring necessary materials and stakeholders are prepared.
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Track vendor performance, ensuring specifications, SLAs, and delivery timelines are met.
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Maintain positive communication with vendors, building strong, professional relationships.
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Organize and maintain contract documentation, ensuring it is properly filed and accessible.
Stock Management and Allocation:
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Assist in replenishing stock to Distribution Centres based on assigned portfolios and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
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Process orders according to established schedules, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
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Monitor daily stock levels in Distribution Centres and track supplier deliveries to meet the required days of supply.
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Allocate stock in accordance with customer demand, ensuring compliance with Dis-Chem policies.
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Resolve inbound order issues, returns, and supplier recalls promptly.
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Maintain the required stock cover as per group or category specifications.
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Proactively minimize out-of-stock situations and manage back orders effectively.
Category Inventory Maintenance:
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Assist in reviewing dormant stock reports to determine stores for distribution and IBT execution.
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Monitor short-dated or expired stock, identifying stores that can utilize it, and ensuring timely action is taken.
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Consolidate findings and submit stock write-off recommendations to management for approval.
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Coordinate with DC management and vendors to process stock returns or follow the RTV (Return to Vendor) policy.
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Ensure predetermined inventory targets, including stock turn, sell-through rates, and stock on hand, are met consistently.
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Address vendors with less than 95% stock cover and implement corrective measures.
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Respond to supplier queries on stock, pricing, returns, transfers, and new vendor applications, escalating as needed.
Category Administration:
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Communicate product information and master data updates to the Master Data team to maintain accurate product records.
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Report stock-related issues, pricing concerns, and returns to relevant stakeholders for smooth operations.
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Ensure clear communication of price reductions to internal teams, facilitating the issuance of credit to stores and Distribution Centres once credit notes are received.
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Actively manage and resolve heat calls related to urgent inventory concerns on a daily basis.
Stakeholder Partnership:
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Collaborate with Distribution Centre operators to ensure timely supplier deliveries.
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Work closely with Pharma Inventory Officers and Finance teams regarding trade terms, pricing claims, billing fees, and new vendor applications.
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Maintain effective communication with suppliers to resolve inventory-related issues promptly.
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Collaborate with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to strengthen supplier relationships and ensure seamless inventory management.
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Work with marketing, sales, customer service, and operations teams to address stock shortfalls and ensure timely resolutions.
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Participate in team meetings to provide updates on company initiatives, progress reports, and execution status.
Special Conditions of Employment:
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Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport
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South African citizen
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Clear credit and criminal records
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