Project Manager (JHB North) at Aspen Pharma Group

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

• The Project Manager in the Supply Chain Division will oversee and coordinate various supply chain projects to ensure timely delivery, cost-efficiency, and adherence to regulatory standards. This role requires strong project management skills, a deep understanding of supply chain processes, new product launch processes and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Management
• Lead and manage supply chain projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resources, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., procurement, manufacturing, logistics, quality assurance) to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Communicate project status, updates, and key milestones to stakeholders and senior management.
• Analyze supply chain processes to identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
• Prepare and present project reports, performance metrics, and post-project evaluations.
• Manage relationships with external partners, suppliers, and vendors to optimize supply chain operations.
• Foster a collaborative and proactive project management culture within the team.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to align supply chain strategies with business goals and market demands.
• Act as a point of contact for supply chain-related inquiries and issues.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance
• Ensure all supply chain activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Implement and monitor compliance programs to uphold the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the supply chain or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, practices, and technologies.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry is highly desirable.

SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent problem-solving capability
• Strong understanding of project management
• Skills to effectively resolve conflicts in a team environment and with non-Aspen entities
• Strong leadership skill to guide business decision making considering service, cost and cash.
• Ability implement and streamline process to support the supply chain.
• Ability to implement performance monitoring, tracking and improvement
• Performance driven and solution orientated
• Strong analytical and numerical skills a must
• Strong technical skill in MS Office, especially excel
• Highly collaborative, flexible and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise across all levels, excellent cross function and collaboration skills required
• The motivation and ability to create, implement and drive new processes is essential. Ability to influence and drive cross functional deliveries
• Proven accountability and success with multiple tight deadline deliverables
• End to end understanding of Supply Chain operations in Plan, Source, Make and Deliver.
• Deep understanding of S&OP and particularly supply planning contribution, key KPI and parameters.
• Strong understanding of new product launch process within Supply Chain
• Effective oral and written skills to communicate technical and non-technical issues to various levels of management.
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast moving and international environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of customer focus
• Proactive approach, action oriented with the ability to solve problems and set priorities
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and align projects with business goals.
• Leadership: Capable of leading cross-functional teams and driving project success.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail to ensure project deliverables meet high standards.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing solutions.

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

• The applicant must be proficient in the various applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) within the Microsoft Office bundle.

DRIVERS LICENSE

• The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel as per the expectations of the role.