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The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.

Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche. 

The Opportunity

Roche Kenya is seeking a highly motivated and versatile Supply Chain & SHE Coordinator to join our team. This dual-focus role is accountable for ensuring the efficient, timely, and compliant execution of our in-country supply chain while simultaneously implementing and championing a robust Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) culture.

The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end logistics and distribution to deliver our innovative medicines to patients and customers, while also ensuring our operations adhere to all local regulations and Roche’s global SHE standards. This position is critical for maintaining operational excellence, ensuring our right-to-operate, and safeguarding our people and products.

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.