Branch Manager (Pharma Distribution)

Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and motivate the branch team to achieve operational, compliance, and sales objectives within the pharmaceutical distribution network.
• Ensure efficient execution of pharma distribution activities, including order processing, cold-chain and ambient stock handling, batch/expiry management, and timely dispatch operations.
• Achieve branch sales targets and strengthen market presence through effective engagement with pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and healthcare distributors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail pharmacies, institutional customers, sub-distributors, and key trade partners.
• Monitor inventory levels, batch-wise stock movement, FEFO/expiry controls, and warehouse operations to prevent shortages, expiries, or overstocking.
• Implement company SOPs and regulatory requirements (GDP, storage protocols, documentation accuracy) to ensure full compliance.
• Coordinate with regional and head-office teams for reporting, audits, demand planning, product availability, and performance tracking.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, product performance, and customer feedback to drive branch growth and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or PharmD.

Experience:

• 5–7 years of experience in branch management, pharmaceutical distribution, supply chain, or sales operations — preferably within pharma, healthcare, or FMCG distribution networks.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and achieving operational and commercial KPIs.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership, team management, and people development skills.
• Excellent communication, customer relationship management, and decision-making abilities.
• In-depth understanding of pharma distribution processes, stock control, regulatory compliance, and branch operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict targets.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person