Store Manager

Job Description

Company: Wagl Pharmaceutical Trading PLC
Position: Store Manager
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Number Required: 1 (One)
Reports To: Technical manager
About the Company
Wagl Pharmaceutical Trading PLC is engaged in the importation, storage, and distribution of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies. We are committed to delivering quality, safe, and reliable healthcare products to our customers, and we are looking for a qualified professional to lead our store operations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Store and Inventory Management

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the pharmaceutical store and warehouse.

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• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming pharmaceutical products against purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes.

• Ensure proper storage of products in line with required conditions (temperature, humidity, light, and segregation of products).

• Maintain accurate inventory records and update stock cards and the inventory system regularly.

• Monitor stock levels and prepare timely purchase requests to avoid stock-outs and overstocking.

• Apply the FEFO/FIFO principle in issuing and dispatching products.

• Conduct regular physical stock counts and cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.

Quality and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Good Storage Practice (GSP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) regulations.

• Monitor product expiry dates and manage near-expiry, damaged, and expired products according to procedures.

• Handle product returns, recalls, and quarantined items properly.

• Keep the store clean, organized, pest-free, and secure at all times.
  Order Processing and Distribution

• Supervise the picking, packing, and timely dispatch of customer orders.

• Coordinate with sales and finance departments to ensure orders are processed accurately.

• Ensure all goods issued are supported by proper documentation and approvals.
  Staff Supervision

• Supervise, assign tasks to, and evaluate store staff (storekeepers, loaders, and assistants).

• Train staff on proper handling, storage, safety, and documentation procedures.

• Maintain discipline, teamwork, and productivity within the store team.
  Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly stock, movement, and expiry reports to management.

• Maintain complete and organized records of all store transactions.

• Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions.
  Safety and Security

• Ensure the safety and security of the store, products, and personnel.

• Enforce occupational health and safety and fire safety procedures.

• Prevent loss, theft, damage, and wastage of products.

Other Duties

• Perform any other related duties assigned by management

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements
Education:

• BSc Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy.
  Experience:

• More than 2 (two) years of relevant work experience in store or warehouse management, preferably in a pharmaceutical or medical supplies company.

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical storage and distribution regulations (GSP/GDP/EFDA).

• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

• Good communication skills in Amharic and English.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  Salary and Benefits

• Attractive salary and benefits package based on company scale and experience

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their updated CV, cover letter, and photocopies of educational and experience documents in person or by email:
Deadline: Nov 6, 2026
Email Applications:  info@waglpharma.com
netu3tekle@gmail.com
Phone Inquiries:  0912-713344
0944-169550
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.