The Millennium Healthcare Enterprise (MHCE) Pharmacy Mall — Ethiopia’s first digitally integrated and enterprise-driven pharmaceutical service model — is seeking a highly competent Supply Chain Officer to support procurement, inventory, logistics, and warehouse operations in alignment with EFDA, WHO GDP standards, and MHCE enterprise policies.

This position plays a key role in ensuring availability of medicines, consumables, and supplies across multiple service units within the Pharmacy Mall.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Sourcing

• Support the end-to-end procurement process of medicines, medical supplies, lab reagents, consumables, and equipment.
• Prepare purchase requests, specifications, supplier comparison sheets, and procurement summaries.
• Liaise with prequalified suppliers to obtain quotations, verify documents, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor contract performance and follow up on timely supplier delivery.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with MHCE guidelines and Ethiopian procurement laws.

2. Forecasting & Quantification

• Collect monthly consumption reports and update the ERP forecasting module.
• Participate in quantification using ABC/VED, consumption patterns, and service demand.
• Monitor product availability and proactively alert supervisors on potential stock-out risks.

3. Inventory & Warehouse Coordination

• Coordinate with the warehouse team to ensure accurate receiving, binning, stock rotation (FEFO), and documentation.
• Update the ERP system (stock cards, GRN entries, batch/expiry details).
• Participate in daily cycle counts and monthly stock-taking.
• Assist in monitoring cold-chain and controlled storage compliance.

4. Logistics & Distribution

• Support internal distribution to Pharmacy Mall service units.
• Assist with home delivery logistics planning, fleet coordination, and route optimization.
• Validate delivery records and returns.

5. Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all supply chain operations comply with EFDA guidelines, MHCE SOPs, and WHO Good Distribution Practices (GDP).
• Maintain accurate records for audit readiness.
• Report deviations, quality incidents, and expired or damaged stock.

6. Data Management & Reporting

• Generate weekly and monthly stock status reports.
• Maintain supplier performance dashboards.

Ensure accurate and timely data entry into the ERP/POS systems

Educational Background

• BSc Degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Logistics & Procurement, Public Health Supply Chain, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical supply chain, procurement, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Experience with ERP systems (pharmacy or health facility preferred).
• Prior work in a pharmacy, hospital, Pharma import/distribution company, or medical supply organization is an added advantage.

Essential Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical procurement and EFDA requirements
• Familiarity with GDP/GS1 standards
• Competence in quantification tools (ABC/VED, consumption analysis)
• Basic understanding of cold chain and controlled drug handling
• Strong MS Excel and reporting skills
• Ability to work with ERP, POS, or digital supply chain platforms

Behavioral Competencies

• High integrity and ethical conduct
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multitasking environment
• Customer-focused and proactive attitude

Language Requirements

• Very good command of English and Amharic, both written and spoken.

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive and competitive salary based on MHCE’s enterprise scale
• Transport allowance
• Pension and insurance benefits according to company policy
• Opportunities for professional development and growth