Inventory Manager – Pharmaceutical Distribution

About the role

WWCVL Nigeria is looking for a highly motivated Inventory Manager to oversee inventory control, stock accuracy, and product availability across its depot network. The role ensures compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP), quality, ESG, and HSE standards while safeguarding pharmaceutical product integrity.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile physical stock with system data.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve stock discrepancies and variances.
• Conduct weekly and monthly stock audits and produce audit reports.
• Coordinate depot replenishment to guarantee continuous product availability.
• Monitor near‑expiry, damaged, and recalled stock; manage returns and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GDP, internal quality, ESG, and HSE requirements.
• Prepare regular inventory, variance, audit, expiry, and quality reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, Customer Service, and depot teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Sciences or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in inventory management, warehousing, logistics or depot operations, preferably in pharmaceutical distribution.
• Proven track record in stock control, inventory reconciliation and audit management.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with inventory reporting and data analysis.