Supply Chain Coordinator

Job Title: Supply Chain Coordinator

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in driving AstraZeneca's success? As a Supply Chain Coordinator, you'll be an integral part of a team that powers the enterprise, enabling excellence and performance. We leverage our diverse perspectives and ideas to enhance operations, ensuring impactful work is at the forefront of our daily activities. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter!

Accountabilities:

• Manage end-to-end import and release: Handle import licenses and shipment release with theEDA, including preparation and attendance at inspections.
• Oversee customs clearance: Provide complete approval documents, review shipping papers from supplying sites, and greenlight shipments.
• Submit and track NODCAR samples: Follow up until final batch release byEDA/NODCAR.
• Coordinate arrival and distribution: Track shipments through depots to ensure efficient, compliant delivery.
• Protect cold chain and integrity: Check temperature reports, ensure storage conditions, and audit distributors for good handling.
• Maintain inventory health: Monitor weekly stock, ensure safety stock, and coordinate orders and packaging with supplying sites.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work withSupply Chain, Finance, Sales, Inventory, Quality, and Global Supply Chain.
• Be present in the field (~60%): VisitEDA, other governmental entities, and theAZ warehouse (6th of October City).
• Foster inclusive ways of working: Practice self-awareness, curiosity, and active listening to build team inclusion.
• Deliver under pressure: Proactively resolve issues to keep supply moving.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical commercial operations or relevant science background.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Hands-on experience with EDA/NODCAR processes, customs brokerage coordination, and cold-chain logistics.
• Familiarity with GDP, GxP, and quality systems in pharmaceutical distribution.
• Experience conducting distributor audits and interpreting temperature excursion reports.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Business and financial acumen
• Scenario-based planning
• Risk management
• Microsoft Office proficiency and working knowledge of SAP
• Data analysis and visualization
• Planning and project management
• Ability to work across multilayered networks and stakeholders
• Presentation and communication skills

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a team of specialists whose expertise is crucial to our growth. We foster an environment that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and innovation, allowing you to make a significant impact. Our global network is diverse and inclusive, enabling seamless collaboration to find new solutions that accelerate our progress. With a commitment to investing in your growth and development, you'll have the opportunity to deepen your expertise or explore new areas. Here, we value wellbeing and flexibility, ensuring you feel at home from day one.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in shaping the future at AstraZeneca!

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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.