Manager Stores

Description

The Manager Stores at Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital leads and oversees all facets of hospital store operations ensuring efficient management of pharmaceutical and medical consumables inventory. This role requires close adherence to WHO guidelines and health and safety compliance standards. The Manager collaborates cross-departmentally to anticipate demand, manage supply chain processes, and maintain accurate inventory records. They hold accountability for loss prevention, incident investigation, and compliance with regulatory frameworks. Equipped with a Pharm-D and advanced education in public health or supply chain management, the candidate will directly manage a team of five, providing guidance and workforce scheduling to optimize daily store performance. This position demands extensive experience in hospital store management, pharmacy operations, and healthcare logistics. The Manager Stores applies their expertise to implement ERP systems for inventory tracking, conduct cycle counting, and address inventory shrinkage. They ensure that procurement and demand verification processes align with policy standards, while leveraging data-driven forecasting techniques. The role is integral to sustaining uninterrupted availability of medical supplies critical to patient care in a specialized eye hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of hospital stores including pharmacy inventory and medical consumables.
• Supervise and coordinate a team of five staff members, ensuring efficient workforce scheduling and productivity.
• Implement and monitor compliance with WHO guidelines, health and safety regulations, and Provincial Pharmacy Council requirements.
• Oversee inventory management processes such as cycle counting, inventory shrinkage analysis, stock auditing, and demand forecasting.
• Manage ERP systems to maintain accurate inventory records, facilitate demand verification, and support supply chain workflows.
• Conduct incident investigations related to stock discrepancies, loss prevention, and compliance breaches, preparing detailed reports.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally to ensure timely supply of medical and pharmaceutical products aligned with hospital needs.
• Develop strategies to optimize inventory turnover, reduce waste, and improve stock availability in a healthcare environment.
• Ensure all procurement and storage practices comply with GSP/GDP standards and hospital policies.
• Prepare and analyze inventory MIS reports to support operational decisions and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain professional accreditation and licensing as required by the Provincial Pharmacy Council and hospital regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within store operations through staff training, process enhancements, and adoption of best practices.
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers to guarantee quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely deliveries.
• Support pharmacy operations by verifying supply demands, reviewing stock requisition documents, and managing medical consumable flows.
• Ensure accurate and compliant documentation of inventory transactions and stock movement within the hospital system.

Experience

5 Years

Apply By

Nov 15, 2026

Required Skills

• Inventory Management
• Pharmaceutical Inventory Control
• Healthcare Logistics
• Stock auditing
• Inventory MIS
• GSP/GDP Compliance
• Pharmacy Store Operations
• Supply Chain Management
• Hospital Store Management
• Cross-departmental Coordination
• Demand Verification & SRD Verification
• Pharmacy Operations & Medical Consumables Management
• WHO Guidelines & Compliance
• Incident investigation and reporting
• Inventory Shrinkage Analysis
• Cycle Counting
• Demand Forecasting
• ERP Systems
• Health and safety compliance
• Loss Prevention
• Staff Scheduling And Workforce Management
• Store Operations Management

Nice to Have Skills

• Vendor Management
• Procurement Management
• Staff Training and Development