Distribution Liason Partner

6 months ago


Chennai, India AstraZeneca Full time

Job Title: Distribution Liason Partner

Career Level - D1

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to lead and coordinate the activities required to set up distribution flows for GES? This role involves both the Supply to Customer and the Establish New Supply to Customers. You will work in close collaboration with Global Logistics & Freight (GLF), International Distribution Coordinators (IDC’s), Freight & Logistics Category Group to manage the distribution set up and changes in distribution channels or mode of transport. This work is executed in a global environment, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration with other roles and function areas. Be empowered to lead and take on more ownership

Accountabilities:

You will support the Establish New Supply to Customer process by setting up distribution master data and ensuring all aspects of the distribution flows are put in place to enable timely New Product Introduction (NPI) launches and fast and smooth acquisitions and divestments. You will participate in the Supply to Customer process within GES by managing conventional activities associated with enabling successful distribution of material to customers, helping to handle change and resolve critical issues. You will work actively with Lean tools specific to Problem solving such as; Level Zero, Practical Problem Solving, Six Sigma to work through issues. You will support and/or lead Continuous Improvements activities within your own Distribution team and also as part of broader cross-functional teams.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Education requirements: A degree or equivalent in Business, Logistics, Sciences or Engineering is preferred, equivalent experience will be taken into account.

Distribution & Logistics knowledge and experience

Previous experience working in Supply Chain / Distribution / Transport / Warehouse / Operations Environments

Experience in defining new processes and seeking to continuously improve existing processes

Comfortable handling challenging key business partners, setting expectations and having direct conversations

Excellent communication and team working skills

Experience in issue management and proactive project involvement.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Experience of working in the Pharmaceuticals sector

Experience of working with & shipping temperature controlled products and Dangerous goods

Experience of working with shipping documentation, for international freight.

Experience of working in an outsourced freight operation, working with 3PL’s / Freight Forwarders / Freight brokers

Experience of Team supervision/leadership/management and coaching

Experience of working in IT Systems such as SAP / ERP / WMS alongside Transport specific applications like TMS.

Understanding of different shipment modality; Air / Sea / Road / Rail

Understanding of global import/export processes & international customs clearance

Experience with lean methodology and tools

End-2-End Supply Chain knowledge

Commercial experience is a plus

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, our work has a direct impact on patients. We're transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead a new way of working, combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. All with a passion to impact lives through data, analytics, AI, machine learning and more. Join us at a crucial stage of our journey in becoming a digital and data-led enterprise. Make the impossible possible by building partnerships and ecosystems, creating new ways of working and driving scale and speed to deliver exponential growth.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join us in our mission to disrupt an industry and change lives

Date Posted

13-Jun-2024

Closing Date

15-Aug-2024

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