Key Performance Areas:

Procurement

• Performing the procurement for all company items – office, product and services requirements;
• Ensuring best purchasing terms for all goods and services. (Preferred suppliers, pricing etc.)
• Obtaining quotation from supplier for repairs, stationery and Ad Hoc products before placing once off orders.
• Creation of purchase orders on the accounting system and ensuring the appropriate management approval is received;
• Issue and process a Purchase Order for every material-or-service-purchased.
• Release and issue of approved purchase orders to all local and international suppliers through the Pastel system
• Build effective relationships, internally and externally to influence Procurement decisions ensuring supply plans are aligned with commercial priorities
• Work with local external service providers – including clearing & forwarding agents, transport providers, LSP to ensure timely supply of product.
• Tracking order from placement up to final arrival;
• Evaluate and maintain inventory information on SAGE
• Reporting on the outstanding Purchase orders and expedite late deliveries;
• Assist with arranging of all supplier transport requirements
• Ensure order accuracy;
• Ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained to service customers;
• Servicing stock re-order levels;
• Facilitate the matching of Purchase order s to GRN documents
• Execution of and liaison with freight forwarders for import orders
• Calculating and updating prices on the pastel systems and manual price lists.
• Monitor returned goods to suppliers
• Forecasting of vaccine requirements as well as some other 3^rd party products (S&OP)
• Monitor and execute back orders.
• Assist with following up on obtaining COA’s for products delivered.
• Maintenance of up-dated Pricelists.
• Ensure that purchasing of stock is in line with forecasts
• To ensure that the standard cost of products is accurate and updated in Pastel to reflect current costing information.

Contract Manufacturing

• Assistance in the coordination of direct deliveries ex Glenchem. Liaison with Glenchem to ensure priority stock deliveries.
• Build effective relationships to influence Procurement decisions with contract manufacturers.
• Maintaining Jobs cards & Bill of Materials (BOM)

Product costing

• Check and process freight forwarders invoice for imports.
• Establish costings for imports and local deliveries.
• Assist with GRV of stock and following up on discrepancies between PO, Delivery Notes/Supplier invoices.

Inventory monitoring, forecasting and internal reporting

• Forecasting of vaccine requirements as well as some other 3rd party products.
• Assist with cycle counts, as well as selected item sample counts including the reconciliation thereof from floor to ERP
• To count and reconcile physical inventory against electronic records by conducting regular cycle counts throughout the year; perform annual inventory count towards the end of the financial year and resolve discrepancies.
• Capturing of stock take count on Pastel.
• Assist the sales department with any stock queries relating to procurement;

Record Management

• Filing of pending PO’s in the numerical PO-file
• Maintain the PO file with regards to pending Backorders.
• Maintaining purchasing records for external audit purposes

Requirements:   

• 2 year Supply Chain/Procurement experience (preference in Animal Health industry)
• Proficient in Pastel
• University Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain or a Commercial discipline
• Forecasting
• Sage ERP working experience
• Excel experience and knowledge - Intermediate level

Competencies:                          

• Record of procurement, supply chain, distribution and/or logistics management experience
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to work independently and handle competing priorities + multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage change in an organization
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills + the ability to work well as part of a multifunctional team
• Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with ability to interact and influence across all areas of the business, including senior management

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

 Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

The representative will be responsible for Doctor Detailing:  

Responsible for planning and promoting the products as given by the company in order to achieve set sales targets within the region. 

Seek opportunities for growth in allocated region. 

Building strong relationships with Doctors, CME’s and attending congresses. 

Servicing smaller pharmacies close to practices.

Key Job Functions:

1. Promote Doctor portfolio – ethical products
2. Customer/ Client Relationships
3. Achieve sales targets
4. Training Doctors on products
5. Execute Marketing strategies for Doctors
6. Arrange CME’s
7. Servicing Dispensing practices

• Promoting products to Targeted Doctors - ENT’s, Pulmonologists, General Practitioners
• Liaise and persuade targeted doctors to prescribe company products utilising effective selling skills and performing cost-benefit analysis
• Selling and promoting against sales targets and achieve territory plan objectives
• Implementation and execution of value-added programs across territory, CME’s
• Responsible for hospital pharmacies, smaller pharmacies / in practice pharmacies like Medicross to promote your products, making sure when script gets dispensed that its captured, ensure no out of stock
• Territory management and developing a routine call cycle for all customers within the allocated territory
• Build relationships with target customers to enhance product knowledge and gain product endorsement in order to generate sales
• Ensure all target customers are fully informed of the product range, correct product application /dosages by means of regular trainings and one-on-one detailing
• General admin: Consolidating monthly expenses, weekly call planner and feedback on infield activities to Regional sales Manager
• Travel to defined geographies to promote products
• Organizing appointments and meetings with targeted pharmacies and Doctors
• Identifying and establishing new businesses in your area
• Monitor and analyse data and market conditions to identify competitive advantage
• Meeting both the business and scientific needs of the healthcare professional
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problem, developing solutions, preparing reports, and making recommendations to management
• Reviewing sales performance in monthly reviews and present territory
• Attend company meetings, technical data presentation and briefings
• Servicing Dispensing Doctor practices on monthly basis or as frequently as needed

Competency Profile

Skills

• Planning and organising
• Communication Skills
• Customer service skills
• Negotiating and listening skills
• Relationship Building
• Ability to persuade and influence other through strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excel skills 

Knowledge

• Sales experience Dr Detailing & pharmacies
• Product knowledge
• Repwise/ SSD reports/ Impact RX reports

Behaviour

• Work Independently
• Professional outlook and appearance
• Respectable behaviour
• High level of Self-motivation 
• Honesty and integrity
• Good analytical and problem – solving skills
• Results orientated
• Team player

Minimum experience & qualifications required

• Matric / Grade 12
• Tertiary Qualifications in Science/ Sales and Marketing or business
• At least 3- 5 years Healthcare/ Respiratory Pharmaceutical experience essential
• Valid Driver’s license and own vehicle

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE ROLE INCLUDE:

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with existing and emerging Thought Leaders. Establish ongoing liaison with Thought Leaders, government officials, and healthcare organisations to ensure that significant developments in the field are identified and monitored.
• Assemble and manage key opinion leader advisory groups for each product. The advisory group’s role will be to review the product and suggest core product attributes; review the choice of comparators for clinical trials; suggest any disease relevant health status questionnaires to incorporate into clinical trials so that good cost data is obtained in local populations to support later cost arguments; discuss where the product fits into the management of patients’ diseases; suggest synergies with other company products; and discuss leading developments in the field.
• Maintain up to date clinical knowledge in appropriate therapeutic areas, and provide appropriate strategic and operational input into company objectives. Recognised as a company expert in the nominated therapeutic areas and provide input into global product development teams as required and requested.
• Keep up to date with Local and Global codes, regulations and laws. Review and approve marketing material according to local and international guidelines
• Assist where needed in sales representative training in tandem with training managers.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with appropriate global and local internal personnel
• To supply medical and clinical support to sales and marketing departments, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, market access, and clinical operators. Liaise in all related matters including strategies.
• Attend relevant conferences and scientific meetings to maintain and develop a network of contacts with specialists and customers within the company’s therapy areas and within the industry and to maintain and improve knowledge in allocated disease areas. Regularly review clinical articles relating to therapeutic area.
• Influence Head Quarters in gaining approval for phase IV and investigator initiated studies which meet identified local and global needs.  Act as a medical resource to the company as a whole and particularly to the clinical research department (protocol and CRF writing, adverse events, discussions with investigators, internal meetings).
• Represent the company via presentations to groups of experts, societies, regulatory bodies and at international meetings.
• Provide medical expertise in the review of adverse experiences and discuss patient management issues with investigators as needed.
• Manage Medical Science liaison/s reporting into the position
• Attend appropriate Global and Local Medical/Marketing Meetings.

REQUIREMENTS:

• The individual must possess a Medical degree. Three years practical experience as a clinician preferred.
• Must be registered with good standing with the HPCSA
• Approximately 3 years’ experience working in the corporate pharmaceutical industry, in a Medical Advisor / Medical Science Liaison role preferred.
• Effective people management skills is essential.
• Previous people management experience preferred
• Strong Leadership skills
• High Degree of initiative and commercial acumen required.
• Must demonstrate ability to build relationships.
• Must demonstrate innovation
• Must be competent with Microsoft office.
• Good command of the English Language.
• Must be able to multitask, work under pressure and after hours.
• Local and International travel a prerequisite

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Purpose Statement:

• Coordinate and manage the financial operations for The Company
• Operating within The Company’s business code of conduct, policies and all applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities:

Supplier Management:

• Manage direct report: PTP Analyst, responsible for overall creditors function, SAP Local Key User and training of SAP Requestors
• Ability to manage key supplier accounts and maintain relationships
• Review and perform vendor creation and maintenance on DSP system (Vendor master)
• Purchasing KPI’s metric review and advising of colleagues regarding purchasing policy and best practices
• Closely work with Purchasing and Supply Manager based in Tunisia to ensure collaboration and compliance with purchasing guidelines and policies

Fleet Management:

• Manage fleet and allowance vehicles and providing support to the The Company’s fleet drivers
• Managing relationship with the outsourced service provider (insurance, brokers, fleet card provider Standard Bank)
• Review invoices and approvals of fleet related expenses (vehicle maintenance and excess payments)
• Coordinate fleet data for payroll purposes – allowances and deductions, for submission to NGA
• Managing claims/accidents with insurance broker (repairs, thefts, write-offs, settlements)

Travel Management:

• Maintain relationship with global and local appointed travel service providers (general travel, transportation and visa services)
• Monthly meetings and dealing with complaints with regards to travel agency performance
• Account reconciliation and monitoring payments
• After-hours support, approvals and arrangements for The Company’s travellers

Account Receivables (Debtors):

• Manage direct report: OTC Analyst, responsible for debtors management of local debtors ledger with 3PL (DSV), monitoring of incoming payments (bank) and allocation of funds received, fixed asset accounting and intercompany stock payments (netting)
• Review of monthly provision for bad debts calculation for local debtors
• Monthly follow up meetings with 3PL DSV regarding long outstanding debt & quarterly follow up meetings with Government where required regarding long outstanding debt (Tender sales)
• Management of international debtors ledger with The Company’s Logistics (VLOG) in Netherlands (direct export customers)
• Review and adjustment of quarterly provision for bad debts calculation for local debtors
• Liaise with internal and external parties (VLOG Finance, 3PL team, BPO) for correct allocation of funds received
• Maintain debtors records ensuring approved, valid & accurate credit approvals in place
• Annual credit limit evaluations for VLOG customers in compliance with The Company’s policies and procedures

Financial Reporting:

• Actively participate in month-end close process. Workday 2 and workday 3 reviews of P&L with Finance Director
• Support and supervise monthly journal entries for month-end close reallocations, accruals and adjustment journals
• Review of Open Purchase Orders accrual details, adjustment of accruals where required
• Assist in the presentation of quarterly highlights presentation to MEA Region regarding Accounts Receivables and Inventory Provisions status. Co-ordinate, consolidate information from all the various sources to build presentation
• Participate in monthly finance operational reviews with shared services team (AFS) in Poland
• Ad-hoc reporting of month-end close results specifically relating to Accounts Receivables balances to both MEA Region Management and EEMEA Area Management

Financial back-up role / Cross Function:

• Ability to cross function and support FP&A (forecasting) teams when required
• Stand in for Tax & Accounting Manager on ad-hoc basis when required
• Back-up Financial Approver for Indirect Purchasing spend up to $500M

Device Management:

• Management of technology devices for The Company’s staff and in-field teams
• Issue of new and replacement iPhones and iPads
• Procurement of devices and renewal of contracts with equipment and services providers
• Maintain user mobile database (MDSL)
• Ad-hoc troubleshooting and assistance with setup of devices

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, Financial Accounting or related

Experience:

• Relevant experience with demonstrated track record of success in financial roles within pharmaceutical industry
• Solid experience in finance and accounting systems (SAP)
• Good working knowledge of FP&A management accounting and related systems (TM1, HFM, IBM Cognos)
• Previous experience managing people
• Experience and understanding of compliance programs

Skills:

• Management of 2 direct reports, supporting development plans, performance evaluations, mentoring & coaching abilities
• Ability to lead, influence, motivate and coordinate cross functionally
• Analytical capabilities, able to deal with multiple external and internal partners, good communication skills
• Team player, problem solving mentality
• Administrative proficiency and strong IT literacy
• Ability to identify risks and opportunities proactively and to provide solutions

Knowledge:

• Solid working knowledge of financial principles
• Understanding of both IFRS and US GAAP reporting principles
• Understanding of internal controls including SOX

Key Competency Requirements:

• Experience working on SAP
• Advanced levels of proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Interpersonal & Leadership capabilities

Key Stakeholders:

External:

South African National and Provincial Departments of Health, international customers (Key accounts Chemonics, Global Fund, UNICEF), Supplier Networks (Key accounts BCD Travel, Visas Zone, IQVIA, MTN, Telkom, Oryx IT), 3PL DSV Healthcare, Wholesalers

Internal:

Affiliate Management Team, Brand Teams, Marketing & Sales Force staff, VLOG Trade Finance Team, MEA Regional finance management, HR and BTS Regional Management (IT)

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

JOB PURPOSE:

Work with Commercial Business Units to develop, integrate and review sales and forecasting data. Based on findings simulate forecasting models in order to improve Business Units forecast accuracy. Develop, define and implement integrated forecasting methodologies, techniques and tools in order to optimize processes and improve forecasting efficiencies

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop companywide 24 months statistical forecasting models based on system parameters, economic activity, market trends and historical performance
• Review, assess and identify gaps in the 24 months sales and demand forecasts from the Global Commercial Business Units
• Reconcile forecasting gaps between statistical forecasts and Global Business Unit sales and demand forecasts, providing justification
• Develop and implement system parameters and metrics in order to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and other relevant information.
• Attain and utilize internal and external data to develop and optimise processes, improve efficiencies and reduce costs
• Develop, define and integrate internal data and external findings to advance stronger and more effective forecasting methodologies
• Support the demand review process in the integrated business planning process
• Assess, evaluate and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business plans
• Develop, define and implement effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns
• Develop, define, standardize and implement effective demand review KPI’s
• Propose, present and implement solutions to improve demand review KPI’s in the respective Business Units
• Engage, influence and support Business Units with risk assessments and mitigation activities related to forecasting metrics
• Evaluate and address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner
• Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management
• Create reports and presentations to summarise findings and influence decisions within the Integrated Business Planning process

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• B Degree preferably in Business Science, Finance, Statistics
• Pharmaceutical experience preferred; if no pharma experience must have FMCG, chemical manufacturing and or related industry experience
• At least 4 to 6 years of analytics experience

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal & written), able to function well in a team environment;
• Hands-on role with the ability to manage multiple priorities and operational requirements of the job;
• Highly analytical, ability to influence and logical thinking skills and abilities are essential for success in the role;
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and changing environment;
• Energetic, self motivated, with good problem solving skills, uses initiative and a passion for service excellence;
• Ability to function under pressure;
• Ability to function with less supervision;
• Flexibility to travel.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Sound knowledge of IT systems and exceptional knowledge in Excel
• A solid understanding of value chain and supply chain management and how the value chain works in a pharma or related industry
• Demand planning modelling
• Vast experience on analysing data
• Comprehensive knowledge on demand forecasting
• Submission experience of business cases and presentations to leadership and executive teams

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES:

• Performance Driven
• Accountability  and Ownership
• Customer commitment

PEOPLE COMPETENCIES:

• Communicate effectively
• Mature emotional reasoning

SELF-COMPETENCIES:

• Continuously grows and develops
• Contributes special expertise

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Job Purpose:

The Production Pharmacist Team Lead is accountable for achieving the process outcomes for the material conversion process of the Intergrated Process Team.

Ensures that functional area’s objectives are achieved at the lowest cost and consistent with our company's quality standards

Demonstrates and practices the behaviours and principles that drive continuous improvements of Lean Culture

Stays up to date with latest industry developments

Key Responsibilities:

General

• Manage individual contributors and /or supervisors
• Contribute to the performance and results of the division.
• Adapt their manufacturing division plans and priorities to address resources and operational challenges
• Take decisions in line with policies, procedures and business plan and receive guidance from Technical Director
• Provide technical guidance to employees and colleagues
• Anticipate and interpret client’s and/or customer needs to identify solutions
• Report monthly metrics and any action plans to address gaps for the IPT to the Site Leadership Team
• Accountable for identifying Continuous Improvement opportunities
• Accountable that the processes managed by the IPT are in compliance with cGMP and Safety, Environmental, Labour, and Industrial Health regulations. 
• Approve investigations that are escalated for his/her evaluation
• Responsible for reporting adverse experiences or events (AEs), adverse device events (ADEs) ,  product quality complaints (PQCs) and other reportable information, customer feedback (CF),  alleged counterfeiting, diversion and tampering (CDT) that they become aware of to the Designated Point of Contact (DPOC)

Expertise

• Apply management knowledge and skills to align staff activities with IPT, site and division objectives
• Identify and resolve technical and operational problems. Collaborate with peers to resolve problems that cross into inter-related areas

Impact

• Explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt and embrace new ideas
• Accountable for the performance and results of IPT
• Make decisions, guided by policies and procedures, that impact the IPT's ability to meet peformance objectives
• Consult on an as –needed basis with Technical Director on more complex decisions and / or issues that affect other departments with inter-related processes
• Accountable for informing other  leadership team members and the Technical Director about situations and/or trends that are affecting IPT performance (investigations, accidents, incidents, audit findings, regulatory issues, among others) and request support as needed.

Leadership

• Adapt and implement IPT's plan and priorities based on division scorecard to address local business, service and operational challenges
• Forecast resource needs, manage and control allocated budget
• Identify, prioritize, and champion capital projects and improvement projects to implement line and changeover improvements, reduction of process variability, and waste elimination
• Mentor members of the IPT; provide input and coaching on professional development and career pathing;
• Provide timely feedback; and evaluate performance of direct reports after obtaining the relevant functional input and evaluation.
•  Provide feedback and input on performance evaluations for dotted line reports

Qualifications Required

• A tertiary qualification in Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• People Management skills.
• 5 years experience in a Pharmaceutical production environment an advantage
• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge an advantage
• A good understanding of SA Labour Law

Experience

• Previous production experience will be an advantage.
• Experience with packaging/manufacturing equipment is an advantage.
• Computer literacy:  MS Office, MS Excel, MS Visio, a MRP system
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Self driven, self motivated and pro-active.
• Must be familiar with GMP systems and how they interlink.
• Must be familiar with SA Labour Law

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via our vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Responsibilities:

• Compile and submit new product applications and ensure that the registration requirements are fulfilled so that the registration process and approval can be obtained as soon as possible.
• Monitor and follow up on the progress of submissions.
• Activities relating to dossier maintenance.
• Maintain and Develop working relationships effectively and provide required regulatory support.
• Reviewing artwork relating to products ensuring that it is in compliance with all legal requirements.
• Checking Format and Content Compliance with latest codes of conduct and regulations.
• Keeping abreast of developments and changes in the local regulatory environment which directly impacts on the product brands.
• Evaluate, submit and check relevant typed stability test reports for approval.

Minimum Requirements

• B.Pharm or equivalent.
• Registered with SA Pharmacy Council.
• Minimum of 5 years Regulatory Affairs experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working with SAHPRA and other Regulatory Authorities in Africa. 
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Experience submitting eCTD – good computer literacy skills also required.
• Previous management experience – must have experience in managing an RA team.
• Hard working – able to multi task and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills – experience in liaising with Business Managers, Quality Assurance & Marketing departments
• Knowledge of Acts, Regulations and guidelines pertaining to the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and the impact this can have on the business.
• Good Understanding of Quality Management Systems, SAHPRA Guidelines and Policies, Medicines and Related substances and regulations, GMP and any other QA/RA related guidelines.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the allocated territory and will be engaging extensively with the Pharmacies
• Planning – when to see which clients,
• Calling on Corporate and Independant Pharmacies 
• Admin – any reports necessary, logging of calls, recording of information, etc.
• Travelling – country trips, etc.
• Full day’s work – Monday to Friday 8 – 5, sometimes extra hours when needed
• Weekends – no weekend work but if there are cycle meetings or product launches and training, then weekends may be required
• Evening dinners – taking clients out to dinner once per week.

Requirements:

• Commercial Degree (B. Com ect)
• Valid Drivers License and own vehicle

Skills:

• Driven in nature
• Passion for sales
• Mature
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy
• Demonstrate the ability to learn product/disease entity information 

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.