Job Description

CENTRAL PHARMACY MANAGER

Location:

Calicut (with travel to peripheral centres as required)

Job Type:

Full-Time

About Us

We are a growing multi-centre paediatric and neonatology healthcare group with multiple centres across Kerala. As part of our expansion we are setting up a

Central Pharmacy Model

, where medicines and consumables will be procured directly from manufacturers and distributed to all peripheral centres.

We are looking for a

competent, trustworthy, and process-driven professional

to establish and manage this central pharmacy system.

Role Summary

The

Central Pharmacy Manager

will be responsible for

centralized procurement, inventory control across all centres, stock movement monitoring, and centre-wise profitability (P&L) reporting

. The role will report directly to the

Operations Manager

and work closely with accounts, centre coordinators, and pharmacists.

This is a

setup + execution role

, ideal for someone who understands hospital pharmacy operations, supply chain, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Central Procurement & Vendor Management

Plan and execute

central purchase of medicines and consumables directly from manufacturers

. Negotiate pricing, credit terms, schemes, and supply timelines. Identify and onboard reliable manufacturers and authorized suppliers. Ensure compliance with drug laws, documentation, and licensing requirements.

Inventory & Stock Control (Multi-Centre)

Monitor stock levels at

each peripheral centre pharmacy

. Plan stock distribution from central pharmacy to centres based on consumption. Control overstocking, understocking, expiries, and slow-moving items. Implement batch-wise, expiry-wise, and centre-wise stock tracking systems. Coordinate inter-centre stock transfers when required.

Reporting & MIS

Prepare

centre-wise pharmacy P&L reports

. Track purchase vs sales margins, expiry loss, and inventory turnover. Share

weekly and monthly MIS reports

with the Operations Manager. Support audits and internal reviews with accurate data.

Process Setup & Compliance

Establish SOPs for central purchasing, storage, distribution, and documentation. Ensure cold-chain compliance and proper storage conditions. Coordinate with accounts for billing, payments, and reconciliation. Support HMS / ERP integration for pharmacy and inventory tracking.

Qualifications & Requirements

D.Pharm / B.Pharm (Mandatory). Valid Pharmacy Council Registration (preferred). Minimum

3-6 years experience

in hospital pharmacy / central purchase / supply chain. Strong understanding of

hospital pharmacy operations and inventory management

. Experience handling

multi-location stock

is a major advantage. Good analytical and reporting skills (Excel mandatory). Ability to work independently and take ownership of systems.

Key Skills

Vendor negotiation & cost control Inventory planning & expiry management Data analysis & reporting Process orientation & accountability Strong coordination and communication skills

What We Offer

Strategic role in setting up a

central pharmacy system from scratch

. Competitive salary based on experience and capability. Performance-linked growth opportunity. Direct reporting to senior management with decision-making authority.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?20,000.00 - ?65,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person