Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME)

About this role

IDYHA Capital is hiring a Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and Operations Subject Matter Expert on a contract basis in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. The role involves assessing current processes, identifying gaps, and delivering training and practical improvements to strengthen capability and performance across procurement, inventory, warehousing, distribution and logistics. The SME will develop SOPs, training materials and KPIs, promote regulatory and quality compliance, and support change management with implementation plans and progress updates. The position targets a seasoned pharmaceutical professional with leadership, problem-solving and training experience, and deep knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain operations. Applicants should have extensive industry experience and relevant qualifications, with professional registrations or postgraduate qualifications preferred.

What you would do

• Develop training materials, process guides and SOPs to sustain improved standards.
• Design and deliver training, workshops and hands-on coaching to close capability gaps and assess effectiveness.
• Promote compliance with storage, handling, distribution, quality and regulatory requirements; support quality management practices.
• Develop and implement policies, SOPs and performance standards; establish KPIs and monitoring mechanisms.
• Embed change with stakeholders and translate recommendations into implementation plans and measurable results.
• Assess current processes to identify bottlenecks and propose improvements for reliability, productivity and cost.
• Advise on demand forecasting and inventory optimisation to prevent stock-outs and wastage.
• Advise on procurement, inventory management, warehousing, distribution and logistics across the supply chain.
• Provide management with updates on industry developments and best practices; prepare assessment reports.
• Identify risks to product quality and business continuity; recommend corrective and preventive actions.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field.
• 15 - 20 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience focused on supply chain and operations.
• Proven experience training, coaching or mentoring teams and simplifying complex concepts.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical procurement, inventory management, warehousing, distribution and logistics.
• Strong stakeholder and change management skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with root-cause assessment capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing and presenting recommendations.
• Preferred: professional registration, relevant certifications or a postgraduate qualification.

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