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Company Overview: Retina Pharmaceuticals is a reputable and dynamic company that represents globally recognized suppliers and specializes in trading high-quality diagnostics, life sciences solutions, ophthalmic products, water treatment solutions, and related products and services. Our business scope supports major fields of scientific and medical endeavors that are essential to the progress of our society and the betterment of mankind. Our personal motivation is to offer our customers the best quality solutions.

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply and Logistics Expert to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Supply Chain function to ensure efficient procurement, importation, and delivery of medical equipment, consumables, supplies, reagents, and pharmaceuticals. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to meet the company’s supply chain objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the overall supply chain and logistics of medical equipment, consumables, supplies, reagents, and pharmaceuticals.
• Support supply chain planning, including quantification, forecasting, and procurement processes.
• Process documentation required for importation and facilitate customs clearance.
• Control the full cycle of the supply chain and report to the Logistic and supply Manager, suppliers, regulatory bodies, or relevant stakeholders on supply and logistics-related matters.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers and ensure all requirements are fulfilled.
• Manage resources according to the approved budget when applicable.
• Collaborate with the service and sales teams to plan and manage contracts and activities associated with the procurement of goods and services.
• Maintain compliance with international standards (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018) throughout all activities to ensure the best possible products and services are provided to customers.
• Regularly develop reports for the Supply and Logistics Manager and ensure their approval.
• Adhere to the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all quality, health, safety, environmental, and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supply and Logistics Manager.

Impact of Results:

• Ensure efficient and timely procurement, importation, and delivery of medical equipment and supplies to meet customer and organizational needs.
• Maintain compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements.
• Achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) for the supply chain and logistics team.

Category: Health Care Export/ Import and Distribution
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Salary: Negotiable
Number of Positions: One

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: BSc or above in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized university.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, and logistics, preferably in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in supply management within import company and/or the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Supply Service (EPSS) is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• A customer-focused approach with a sense of urgency for resolving issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.