Logistics Manager

We are looking for an experienced Logistics Manager

If you have a proven track record in the pharmaceutical industry, join Egis and its dynamic team in Kazakhstan.

Job Summary

Responsible for the commercial policy of EGIS RO in Kazakhstan, assure all processes in line with EGIS PLC procedures. Responsible for the overall planning and direction of the distribution operation -orders, deliveries and available stock of EGIS RO in Kazakhstan and with contracted wholesalers (WS).

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement commercial policies for Kazakhstan, including WS commercial conditions and contracts; represent the company in negotiations with wholesalers and other partners, balancing reasonable risk and turnover protection.
• Manage order-to-cash processes with WS: order processing, payment and turnover monitoring, stock and delivery planning, and day-to-day logistics support.
• Coordinate distribution operations with contracted wholesalers and customs warehouses (CWH): prepare and follow up delivery orders, monitor CWH/WS stock, ensure goods availability with HQ, and support/participate in warehouse audits.
• Maintain and develop partner network: manage existing WS and logistics partners, identify and negotiate with potential new distributors, and coordinate agreement documentation with HQ.
• Support commercial growth: organize commercial promotions, update WS on new products and launches, and manage prices for non-promoted products.
• Lead commercial planning and reporting: contribute commercial input to the 3‑year plan, prepare monthly sales forecasts as key forecasting software user, and deliver regular primary/secondary sales and distribution activity reports for HQ and the Representative Office.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferably in Economics
• Upper intermediate command of English written and verbal
• Computer skills, especially expert level knowledge of MS Excel
• Driving license

Experience and skills:

•  At least 3 years of experience in commercial/distribution field
•  Commercial procedures and working with distributors on local market
• Methods and procedures of managing prospective and current stocks and logistics planning
• Proven experience in a managerial role, including managing a team
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Precise, well organized, resilient and customer-oriented working style
• Self-motivated personality
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and persuasion skills

What we offer

• Partial home office possibility
• Exposure to HQ and cross-functional collaboration
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a leading healthcare company
• Competitive base salary
• Performance bonus
• Company car
• Meal voucher