Logistics Specialist, Network Performance and Trade

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Associate Director to:
  • Achieve on-time shipment execution and lead-time targets as per functional scorecard across all CM&S lanes, with targeted reductions in variability.
  • Ensure compliant execution of CM&S customs and trade management processes (import/export flows, licensing, customs valuation, duties/taxes), ensuring compliant and efficient flows.
  • Maintain shipping strategies, SOPs/work instructions and business processes.
  • Ensure clinical materials are shipped and stored in accordance with approved processes and GxP requirements.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in key areas of clinical logistics including temperature-controlled distribution, lead times, export and import and market requirements and associated tools/systems.
• Support the CM&S Logistics team to establish and maintain standards, processes and systems.
• Adhere to data standards and ensure master/reference data quality.
• Build data-driven processes that are embedded in the AZ Supply System principles (Lean).
• Ensure CM&S Logistics performance objectives are being met.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration with logistics partners, CM&S, Clinical Operations colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure the activities meet the objectives of our business.

• Support the Associate Director/ Senior Director, Clinical Logistics, to deliver the overall clinical logistics strategy.
• The role follows SHE and GXP standards.

Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Education according to CV.
• A minimum of 3 years’ prior experience within a supply chain environment.
• Experience of logistics within global supply chains.
• Familiarity with Temperature Controlled Logistics within global supply chains.
• AI, Digital and data literacy.
• Experience with GxP validated systems.
• Experience working with external vendors.
• Excellent analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, team player, with the ability to identify and communicate key issues for resolution.
• Fluent English ability.

Date Posted

Closing Date

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.