Operations Manager - Medical Devices, Johannesburg

A critical leadership role responsible for overseeing end-to-end operational excellence across supply chain, logistics, warehousing, and inventory management within a highly regulated medical devices environment. The Operations Manager will ensure seamless product availability, efficient stock movement, system optimisation, and high service delivery standards, while leading a team and driving continuous improvement across all operational functions.

Stock Movement&Inventory Control

Oversee and optimise end-to-end stock movement across warehouses, consignment locations, and field operations

Ensure accurate forecasting, replenishment, and demand planning

Minimise stockouts, excess inventory, and obsolescence

Ensure full traceability and compliance

Systems, Software&Process Optimisation

Drive use of ERP and inventory management systems

Ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity

Identify automation and efficiency improvements

Develop and maintain SOPs

Logistics&Distribution

Manage distribution, transport scheduling, and deliveries to hospitals

Ensure timely delivery for surgical procedures

Optimise logistics costs and performance

Manage third-party providers

Warehousing&Operations

Oversee warehouse operations and compliance

Manage receiving, dispatch, and stock control processes

Ensure optimal stock handling and storage

Maintain regulatory and safety standards

Consignment Stock Management

Manage consignment stock in hospitals and field locations

Ensure tracking, reconciliation, and stock rotation

Improve visibility and accountability of stock

Align stock availability with surgical demand

Lead and develop operations, warehouse, and logistics teams

Set KPIs and monitor performance

Drive a culture of accountability and efficiency

Support training and development

Develop operational KPIs and reporting

Analyse data for improvements and cost savings

Support strategic business planning

Role Overview

A critical leadership role responsible for overseeing end-to-end operational excellence across supply chain, logistics, warehousing, and inventory management within a highly regulated medical devices environment. The Operations Manager will ensure seamless product availability, efficient stock movement, system optimisation, and high service delivery standards, while leading a team and driving continuous improvement across all operational functions.

Key Responsibilities&Deliverables

Stock Movement&Inventory Control

Oversee and optimise end-to-end stock movement across warehouses, consignment locations, and field operations

Ensure accurate forecasting, replenishment, and demand planning

Minimise stockouts, excess inventory, and obsolescence

Ensure full traceability and compliance

Systems, Software&Process Optimisation

Drive use of ERP and inventory management systems

Ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity

Identify automation and efficiency improvements

Develop and maintain SOPs

Logistics&Distribution

Manage distribution, transport scheduling, and deliveries to hospitals

Ensure timely delivery for surgical procedures

Optimise logistics costs and performance

Manage third-party providers

Warehousing&Operations

Oversee warehouse operations and compliance

Manage receiving, dispatch, and stock control processes

Ensure optimal stock handling and storage

Maintain regulatory and safety standards

Consignment Stock Management

Manage consignment stock in hospitals and field locations

Ensure tracking, reconciliation, and stock rotation

Improve visibility and accountability of stock

Align stock availability with surgical demand

People Management&Leadership

Lead and develop operations, warehouse, and logistics teams

Set KPIs and monitor performance

Drive a culture of accountability and efficiency

Support training and development

Reporting&Continuous Improvement

Develop operational KPIs and reporting

Analyse data for improvements and cost savings

Lead continuous improvement initiatives

Support strategic business planning

Requirements

Experience in operations or supply chain management in medical devices, pharma, or healthcare

Strong knowledge of inventory, warehousing, and logistics

Experience with ERP and inventory systems

Leadership experience managing teams

Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards

Strong analytical and organisational skills

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Performance Bonus

50% Medical Aid Contribution

Provident Fund contribution

Fuel Allowance

Cell Phone&Data Allowance

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