Assistant Business Unit/Inventory Lead (Pharmacy)

About the role

The Business Unit Lead manages the day-to-day operations of the assigned pharmacy business unit, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, inventory integrity, excellent customer service and team performance, while driving business growth and stakeholder satisfaction. The role is full time.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily business unit operations to ensure efficient service delivery and compliance with organizational standards.
• Lead, supervise and develop team members to achieve operational excellence and high performance.
• Manage inventory planning, stock control and resource utilization to ensure product availability and accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, regulators and internal stakeholders, resolving operational issues promptly.
• Monitor operational performance, prepare reports and support audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences; professional certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of four years' experience in pharmacy management, healthcare services or a similar leadership role.
• MUST reside in Uwani, Sapele, Ibadan, Asaba or Abuja; no accommodation is provided.
• MUST hold a valid PCN license.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of inventory management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, vendor management and risk management.
• Proficiency in pharmacy management software, Microsoft Office applications and data reporting tools.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Performance targets include 40% annual sales growth with a 10% operating expense ratio, 95% order fulfilment and inventory accuracy with a stock-out rate of 5% or less, at least 90% audit and stakeholder satisfaction scores, and a minimum of 85% patient satisfaction and team performance rating.