About the Role
Bakan Gizo Pharmacy & Stores is a premier retail mega-pharmacy and departmental supermarket chain operating extensively across Abuja and Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Known as a trusted one-stop destination combining multi-floor retail convenience with comprehensive healthcare services—including 24-hour operations at key locations—we are currently expanding our operational leadership. We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Supply Chain Manager to optimize our end-to-end supply chain network, ensuring seamless product availability, cost efficiency, and strong vendor relations across all our bustling branches.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive procurement and supply chain strategies to support continuous retail and healthcare operations.
- Oversee strategic sourcing, purchasing, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
- Analyze procurement costs, market pricing trends, supplier performance metrics, and historical purchasing patterns.
- Implement effective cost-reduction strategies while strictly maintaining the high quality of pharmaceutical and retail products.
- Ensure timely procurement, replenishment, and continuous product availability across all retail and pharmacy branches.
- Coordinate all activities related to procurement, warehousing, inventory planning, logistics, and distribution.
- Conduct rigorous supplier evaluations, market research, and detailed cost-benefit analyses.
- Establish operational procurement budgets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and robust reporting systems.
- Identify potential supply chain risks and proactively develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Leverage data analytics to enhance demand forecasting accuracy, purchasing decisions, and overall operational efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Inventory, Warehouse, and Store Operations teams to drive supply chain excellence.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in supply chain, procurement, or inventory management, preferably within retail, FMCG, or pharmaceutical sectors.
- Strong proficiency in data analytics tools and supply chain management software for demand forecasting.
- Exceptional negotiation, vendor management, and strategic problem-solving skills.
- Deep understanding of Nigerian retail logistics, warehousing best practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Outstanding communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding retail and healthcare brand.
- Health insurance and other staff welfare benefits.
- A dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment.