Key Challenges

Supply Chain & Logistics Operations:

• Drive end-to-end in-country supply chain activities, including Order-to-Cash, logistics, and distribution to ensure world-class service levels and timely delivery to customers.
• Monitor inventory levels against sales forecasts to prevent stockouts and minimize excess stock, ensuring optimal availability of our medicines.
• Develop and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with customers, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and distributors.
• Track, analyze, and report on key supply chain performance indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
• Collaborate closely with Business Development, CRS, and Finance chapters to align supply chain activities with overall business objectives.

Safety, Health, Environment & Security (SHE) Management:

• Implement and maintain SHE policies and management systems to ensure full compliance with local Kenyan regulations and Roche’s global SHE objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments (including Biosafety), site inspections, and audits to identify, document, and mitigate potential hazards.
• Lead incident investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence, reporting critical situations to Group SHE as required.
• Develop and deliver SHE training to promote a strong safety culture and ensure all employees and contractors are aware of their responsibilities.
• Manage emergency preparedness and business continuity plans in collaboration with regional and group SHE teams.
• Serve as the primary advisor to management on all SHE, Biosafety, and Security matters, including physical, personnel, and product security.

Who You Are as an Ideal Candidate

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in supply chain management and/or administering SHE programs. Experience in the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, or a related regulated industry is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in supply chain software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and SHE management systems.
• Experience as an auditor and a strong understanding of risk management principles.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong business, logistics, and supply chain acumen with an understanding of the local distribution environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Kenyan occupational safety, health, and environmental laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as a connector between internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, especially under conditions of uncertainty.
• A systems-thinking, solution-oriented, and enterprise mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative member of a team.